 The Boston Irish Wolfhounds also accepted the invitation to join the expanded competition.Santa Monica and other regional rugby power-houses Belmont Shore RFC (Long Beach, CA) and OMBAC RFC (San Diego) withdrew from the national Rugby Super League competition in favor of a Southern California Division 1 contest that has proven more competitive and cost effective.Twenty Santa Monica Rugby Club players have represented the United States in international competition as USA Eagles — three of them captained the national side .