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Rugby Star Ilona Maher Wants Role In 'Abbott Elementary,' I'd Be Gym Teacher!

GET ME A CAMEO!!! TMZ.com

Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher has skyrocketed in fame this year ... so could a career in Hollywood be in her future??

Well, don't count it out ... 'cause she tells TMZ Sports she's already got an idea for how she could get on one of the biggest shows in TV!!

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We caught up with the bronze medalist out and about at recent Emmy festivities ... when we naturally asked if she'd ever consider giving her acting chops a try at some point.