USA coach Eddie O'Sullivan has made 14 changes to his line-up for the Pool C come upon with Australia in Wellington. Only Saracens second row Hayden Smith retains his place in the Eagles side following the 13-6 victory over Russia.
Nottingham scrum-half Tim Usasz will skipper the makeshift side, with Brian McClenahan also handed his chance off the bench.
USA: 15 Blaine Scully, 14 Colin Hawley, 13 Tai Enosa, 12 Junior Sifa, 11 Kevin Swiryn, 10 Nese Malifa, 9 Tim Usasz (capt), 8 JJ Gagiano, 7 Pat Danahy, 6 Inaki Basauri, 5 Hayden Smith, 4 Scott LaValla, 3 Eric Fry, 2 Phil Thiel, 1 Shawn Pittman.
Replacements: 16 Brian McClenahan, 17 Matekitonga Moeakiola, 18 Louis Stanfill, 19 Nic Johnson, 20 Mike Petri, 21 Roland Suniula, 22 Chris Wyles.