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Ilona Maher makes USA rugby squad to face Japan before Pacific Four challenge

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Ilona Maher is included in the US Eagles squad for four 15 -a-side games this spring .

The rugby sevens star, social media influencer and reality TV competitor is included.

The 28-year-old is hoping to play in the World Cup in England in August .

The USA Eagles play Japan , Canada , New Zealand and Australia in the Pacific Four .

Another home game follows later in the summer , against Fiji in Washington DC on 19 July , as part of a double-header with the US men versus England . Fukofuka said the Eagles would look to “compete for results and learn to take opportunities in key moments. This will provide a strong platform for the Rugby World Cup by allowing us to implement our game model, develop combinations and create an environment where we have the ability to change the game, on and off the field.”.

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