Canada’s Senior Women’s 15s squad named for August camp and test match versus Wales

Head Coach Kevin Rouet has named his Senior Women’s 15s squad for their upcoming camp in Halifax, NS and test match against Wales as Canada’s ‘Journey to the Rugby World Cup’ continues.

The program will officially begin its August camp today, though many of the players have been gathered on the east coast for several weeks as part of a soft centralization.

In doing so, they have put full-time jobs on hold, meaning a huge financial sacrifice, and have missed out on precious time with family and friends, such is their commitment to the program and their dreams of representing their country in New Zealand.

Seeded No. 3 at the Rugby World Cup, Canada’s Women’s 15s - whose official team partner is NFP - will face No. 9-ranked Wales on Saturday, August 27 at 5:00 p.m. Atlantic / 1:00 p.m. Pacific at the Wanderers Grounds. Click here to purchase tickets.

The game represents the program’s last warm-up test match in Canada before they depart for the World Cup. It also follows their first international test match on home soil in seven years, which took place on the opposite coast in Langford, BC last month as they defeated No. 6-ranked Italy 34-24 at Starlight Stadium, the home of Rugby Canada.

“The players, coaches and support staff are all looking forward to this camp, and next Saturday’s test match against Wales,” said Rouet, who will name his match day roster for the game next week. “As we continue to work towards the Rugby World Cup, our time on the training pitches is extremely valuable, as is playing against top-class opposition. We plan to make the most of our time together over the next ten days as we refine our plans and preparations for New Zealand, both on and off the field.”

WHERE TO WATCH

Fans will be able to watch Canada’s Senior Women’s 15s’ test match against Wales LIVE on TSN. Full details regarding the broadcast will be announced next week.

CANADA’S SENIOR WOMEN’S 15S SQUAD FOR HALIFAX CAMP AND TEST MATCH VERSUS WALES

Abby Duguid (Edmonton, AB) – University of Lethbridge / Loughborough Lightning
Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
Alex Ellis (Ottawa, ON) – Barrhaven Scottish / Saracens
Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens
Anaїs Holly (Montreal, QC) – Town of Mont-Royal RFC
Brianna Miller (Pointe-Claire, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Redcoats
Cindy Nelles (Belleville, ON) – Belleville Bulldogs / University of Canterbury
Courtney Holtkamp (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans
DaLeaka Menin (Vulcan, AB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs
Elissa Alarie (Trois-Rivieres, QC) – Westshore RFC
Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs
Emma Taylor (Scotsburn, NS) – HRFC
Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec
Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Exeter Chiefs / Regina Rogues Rugby Club
Gillian Boag (Calgary, AB) – Capilano RFC
Janna Slevinsky (St. Albert, AB) – Calgary Saracens
Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Redcoats / Castaway Wanderers
Justine Pelletier (Riviere-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec
Karen Paquin (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Les Lionnes du Stade Bordelais
Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Lons Section Paloise
Laura Russell (Bolton, ON) – Cowichan RFC / Toronto Nomads
Maddy Grant (Cornwall, ON) – University of Ottawa
Marie Thibault (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Quebec
Maya Montiel (Dieppe, NB) – University of Ottawa
McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Exeter Chiefs
Mikiela Nelson (North Vancouver, BC) – UBC Rugby / Capilano Rugby
Ngalula Fuamba (Notre Dame de-l'ile-Perrot, QC) - T.M.R.R.F.C.
Olivia DeMerchant (Mapledale, NB) – Halifax Tars RFC
Paige Farries (Red Deer, AB) – Worcester Warriors
Sabrina Poulin (St-Georges, QC) – TMRRFC
Sara Kaljuvee (Ajax, ON) – Toronto Scottish
Sara Svoboda (Belleville, ON) – Brantford Harlequins / Belleville Bulldogs / Loughborough Lightning
Sarah-Maude Lachance (Victoriaville, QC) - Club de Rugby de Québec/Lons Section Paloise Rugby Feminin
Sophie de Goede (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers RFC
Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders
Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan RFC

UNAVAILABLE FOR SELECTION

Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish
Renee Gonzalez (Toronto, ON) – Westshore RFC
Chloe Daniels (Sutton, ON) – Aurora Barbarians

TEAM STAFF FOR HALIFAX CAMP AND TEST MATCH VERSUS WALES

Kevin Rouet – Head Coach
Emma Delory – Team Manager
Kristy Martin Hale – Coordinator, Women’s High Performance
Sebastian Torterolo – Strength and Conditioning Coach
Duncan McNaughton – Assistant Coach
Clint Lemkus – Support Coach
Stacey Maskelyne - Analyst
Alli Rodway – Athletic Therapist / Medical Lead
Amélie Michaud – Physiotherapist
Dani Hoolaeff – AT Student
Dr. Anthony Dixon – Team Physician