Christopher Lippert

Christopher Lippert (known as Chris Lippert; born March 31, 1963) is an American retired rugby union player who played at prop for the United States national rugby union team and the Barbarian F.C.
Early life and career.
Lippert was born in California, U.S., on March 31, 1963. 
Lippert debuted for the United States national rugby union team on September 23, 1989. 
He made a total of 38 official appearances for the USA Eagles and captained the team in the 1996 Pan-American Championship.
Lippert was capped twice for the Barbarian F.C. He also won five national titles from 1989 to 1996 while playing as a front-row stalwart for the Old Mission Beach Athletic Club.
Lippert was the first USA player to surpass 35 caps and his 38 caps was a national record when he retired in 1998.
Coaching career.
After retiring from professional rugby, Lippert served as the coach for the United States national rugby sevens team and as a tour manager for the USA Eagles.
Awards.
Lippert was inducted into the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame in 2020.