Canada’s Senior Men’s Sevens roster confirmed ahead of homecoming at HSBC Canada Sevens
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With the much-anticipated HSBC Canada Sevens set to take place this weekend at BC Place, Canada’s Senior Men’s Sevens 13-man roster, presented by Velocity Trade, has been confirmed for the event.
April 13, 2022 (Vancouver, BC) – With the much-anticipated HSBC Canada Sevens set to take place this weekend at BC Place, Canada’s Senior Men’s Sevens 13-man roster, presented by Velocity Trade, has been confirmed for the event.
Final preparations are being made ahead of the tournament with Vancouver readied to host the world’s best sevens teams, including the likes of New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Fiji and the Canadians. Tickets, with limited availability in some categories, can be purchased here.
Jake Thiel, Cooper Coats and Nick Allen all make their return to Head Coach Henry Paul’s roster having been absent for last week’s Singapore Sevens.
David Richard, meanwhile, is included in the squad for a second-straight week after making a successful comeback from a long-term absence in Singapore. Phil Berna will captain the side in his hometown.
“The opportunity to compete against the world’s best teams in front of a passionate Canadian crowd is a thrilling prospect for this group of players,” commented Paul. “Having played in front of a reduced crowd in 2021, the team is excited to be back in front of a full-capacity BC Place this weekend for what is sure to be an incredible two-days of rugby sevens action.”
MEN’S SCHEDULE / COVERAGE
For full coverage of this weekend’s action, visit the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series website HERE for the most up to date information, scores, stats and schedule updates.
WHERE TO WATCH
Broadcast coverage of the HSBC Sevens Series will be available in Canada via CBC. All events are available to live stream via cbcsports.ca, the CBC Sports app and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
CANADA’S MEN’S SEVENS HSBC CANADA SEVENS ROSTER
1. D’Shawn Bowen (Toronto, ON) – Pacific Pride
2. Jake Thiel (Abbotsford, BC) – Abbotsford RFC
3. Nick Allen (North Vancouver, BC) - University of British Columbia
4. Phil Berna (Vancouver, BC) – Vancouver Rowing Club
5. Alex Russell (Chichester, ENG) - McGill University
6. Anton Ngongo (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers
7. Brock Webster (Uxbridge, ON) – Oshawa Vikings RFC
8. Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars
9. Brennig Prevost (Victoria, BC) – University of Victoria
10. Lachlan Kratz (Victoria, BC) – NOLA Gold
11. Elias Ergas (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia
12. David Richard (Milton, ON) – Mississauga Blues RFC
13. Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) - Pacific Pride
UNAVAILABLE FOR SELECTION DUE TO INJURY AND/OR ILLNESS
Noah Bain
Theo Sauder
Josiah Morra
PARTICIPATING IN OTHER RUGBY COMPETITIONS
Giovani Douyon – James Bay Athletic Association
Lucas Scheck – Pacific Pride
NOT ROSTERED
Jarvis Dashkewytch
Thomas Isherwood
Elias Hancock