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Canada Announces Rugby Sevens Squad For Inaugural World Series Event In Vancouver

The Canadian Press, 10 Mar, 2016 11:58 AM
    VANCOUVER — Canadian coach Liam Middleton has made one change to his squad for the inaugural Canada Sevens rugby tournament this weekend at B.C. Place Stadium.
     
    Lucas Hammond replaces Justin Douglas in the wake of Canada's 14th place finish in Las Vegas last weekend.
     
    Canada, which currently stands 12th in the overall standings, has been drawn into Pool B with No. 4 Australia, No. 13 Wales and No. 15 Russia.
     
    Vancouver represents the first ever Canadian stop on the HSBC World Sevens Series. It is the sixth event on the 10-tournament circuit this season.
     
    Canada Roster
     
    Admir Cejvanovic, Burnaby Lake RFC, Burnaby, B.C.; Sean Duke, unattached, Vancouver; Mike Fuailefau, Castaway Wanderers, Victoria; Lucas Hammond, Toronto Nomads, Toronto; Nathan Hirayama, UVIC Vikes, Richmond, B.C.; Harry Jones, Capilano RFC, West Vancouver; Pat Kay, unattached, Duncan, B.C.; Phil Mack, James Bay AA, Victoria; John Moonlight (capt.), James Bay AA, Pickering, Ont.; Conor Trainor, UBCOB Ravens, Vancouver; Sean White, James Bay AA, Victoria; Adam Zaruba, Capilano RFC, Vancouver.

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