Canada announces Men's 7s roster for Los Angeles Sevens tournament
Rugby 7s Senior Men
Head Coach Henry Paul has finalized his squad travelling to Los Angeles (February 29-March 1) for stop five on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Canada's travelling squad for Los Angeles Sevens (Feb 29-Mar 1) and HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver (March 7-8) is set. The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will make its return to California, after being held in Las Vegas for a number of years. Canada is coming off of a fifth and tenth place finish in New Zealand Sevens and Sydney Sevens respectively.
Following LA 7s, the team will head straight back to Vancouver to prepare for HSBC Canada Sevens March 7-8.
Canada’s Roster:
1. Phil Berna (Vancouver, BC) -- UVIC Vikes
2. Connor Braid (Victoria, BC) -- James Bay AA
3. Justin Douglas (Abbotsford, BC) -- Abbotsford RFC
4. Mike Fuailefau (Victoria, BC) -- Castaway Wanderers
5. Lucas Hammond (Toronto, ON) -- UVIC Vikes
6. Nathan Hirayama (Richmond, BC) -- Unattached – Co-Captain
7. Harry Jones (West Vancouver, BC) -- Capilano RFC – Co-Captain
8. Isaac Kaay (Kamloops, BC) -- UVIC Vikes
9. Pat Kay (Duncan, BC) -- Castaway Wanderers
10. David Richard (Milton, ON) -- Mississauga Blues
11. Theo Sauder (Vancouver, BC) -- Toronto Arrows
12. Jake Thiel (Abbotsford, BC) -- Abbotsford RFC
13. Conor Trainor (Vancouver, BC) -- RC Vannes
Canada’s LA Schedule/Results:
Day 1 – Saturday Feb 29
Canada 12 - 17 Ireland
Canada 5 - 33 South Africa
Canada 24 - 0 Kenya
Day 2 -- Sunday March 1
9th Place QF: Canada 24 - 7 Scotland
9th Place SF: Canada 24 - 7 Spain
9th Place Play-Off: Canada 19 - 21 Argentina