HOOKER Joe Taufete’e has become the fifth Worcester Warriors player to be called up for autumn internationals duty.

Taufete’e has been included in a 27-strong United States Eagles squad for four internationals next month.

The Eagles will play the New Zealand Maori All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago on November 3 and then fly to Europe to play Samoa in San Sebastian on November 10, Romania in Bucharest on November 17 and Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on November 24.

Taufete’e, who has won 16 caps, follows his Warriors team-mates Ben Te’o, Ted Hill and Nick Schonert (England) and Josh Adams (Wales) in being named in autumn internationals squads this week.

Taufete’e made his international debut against South Africa in the 2015 Rugby World Cup and he started in their 30-29 victory over Scotland in Houston in June.

He is one of 10 England-based players in a squad that will be coached by former Warriors director of rugby Gary Gold.