Roster named for La Vila International Rugby Cup match-up between Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team and host Spain

The match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team for the first round of La Vila International Rugby Cup has been named by Head Coach Kingsley Jones.  

Canada faces host country Spain at El Pantano Stadium in Villajoyosa on November 11 at 8:00 p.m. local time (11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET). These two teams last met in Ottawa in July 2022, with Spain taking the win. The winner of Saturday’s match will go on to play the winner of USA vs Brazil on November 18, with the losing teams meeting in the third place play-off.  

“We’re really looking forward to this match,” said Kingsley Jones. “We've progressed and grown since playing Spain 18 months ago in Ottawa, and we’re looking for the cohesion and continuity that we were building on the Pacific Islands tour this summer to help us put on a very good performance against a very strong Spanish side. It’s been a tough selection with a lot of good players putting their hands up, and that’s where we want to be, with depth in every position." 

Lucas Rumball will reach a milestone 50th cap for Canada when the match kicks off on Saturday. The Canadian captain first debuted for Canada in 2016 and recently re-signed with the Toronto Arrows for a sixth MLR campaign.  

“What a great achievement this is for Lucas,” said Jones. “His commitment to Canadian rugby is immense, and he’s been a fantastic leader for both Canada and the Toronto Arrows, leading with his behaviours and by example.” 

Reid Watkins, a Seattle Seawolves scrum-half who has represented Canada at the age-grade level, could earn his first cap coming off the bench. This match will also mark the first international start for Gabe Casey, who made his debut in Canada’s second test match versus Tonga this past August. 

The match will be available live on TSN+, the new stand-alone digital streaming service from Canada’s Sports Leader. TSN+ is home to an extensive slate of live sports coverage from around the world, including Rugby Canada matches. For more information on TSN+, including subscription options, visit TSN.ca/TSN+.  

Tickets are on sale here. 

Rugby Canada is excited to announce the DHL Predictive Challenge. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the players who they think will lead the team in tackles, running metres, line breaks and turnovers won ahead of Saturday’s match, with a chance to win prizes. Details on how to participate will be announced on Rugby Canada’s social media channels.  

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM MATCH DAY ROSTER vs SPAIN 

1. Djustice Sears-Duru (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / San Diego Legion 
2. Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks 
3. Cole Keith (Apohaqui, NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks 
4. Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / University of British Columbia / Spotswood United RFC 
5. Conor Keys (Stittsville, ON) – Barrhaven Scottish / Ottawa Ospreys / New England Free Jacks 
6. Kyle Baillie (Summerside, PEI) – Halifax Tars / Old Glory DC 
7. Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / Toronto Arrows 
8. Matthew Oworu (Calgary, AB) - Pacific Pride 
9. Jason Higgins (Cork, Ireland) – San Diego Legion 
10. Robbie Povey (Northampton, UK) – Long Bukby RFC / Houston SaberCats 
11. Josiah Morra (Toronto, ON) - Castaway Wanderers / Toronto Saracens 
12. Gabe Casey (Ottawa, ON) – University of Victoria 
13. Ben LeSage (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Canucks / New England Free Jacks 
14. Isaac Olson (Vernon, BC) – New England Free Jacks 
15. Peter Nelson (Dungannon, UK) – Dungannon RFC / Toronto Arrows 

FINISHERS 

16. Foster Dewitt (Courtenay, BC) – Westshore RFC / New England Free Jacks 
17. Liam Murray (Langley, BC) – Dallas Jackals 
18. Conor Young (Yamba, Australia) – Greater Sydney Rams / New England Free Jacks 
19. Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Pacific Pride / Toronto Arrows 
20. Siaki Vikilani (Vancouver, BC) – Burnaby Lake RFC / The American Raptors 
21. Reid Watkins (Okotoks, AB) – Seattle Seawolves 
22. Mitch Richardson (Stoney Creek, ON) – McMaster University / Toronto Arrows 
23. Andrew Coe (Markham, ON) - Rugby New York