Canada is still here
Although the Canadian XV has not stood out since the 1991 quarter final, the team has participated in all Rugby World Cups to date and 2007 will be no different.
Following the example of the great Rugby nations around the world, Canada is a regular participant at the World Cup. However their regular presence has not been enough to open doors to success. The players with the famous maple leaf adorning their shirts have not gone beyond the pool stages since 1991 when they were defeated in the quarter finals by the eventual world champions New Zealand (13-29)... in Lille. In order to get to the same stage in 2007, the Canadians will have to win their way through pool B which also includes Australia, Wales and Fiji...
Following the retirement of Gareth Rees, the greatest try scorer in Canadian rugby history (492 points), and Al Charron, with the most caps (76), Canada is looking for a new lease of life. Faced with ever increasing competition from their American neighbour, Canada has kept its spot at the top of the north American table thanks to the experience gained by several players that train and play with teams in England and France....The Canadians hope they will shine in France once again as they did in 1991.
Colors: |
Red and midnight blue jersey, midnight blue shorts, midnight blue socks |
Emblem: |
Maple Leaf |
National Anthem: |
O Canada ! |
IRB world ranking (2006-07): |
13th |
Rugby World Cup record: |
Quarter finalist 1991 Eliminated in the pool phase in 1987, 1995, 1999 and 2003
17 matches played, 6 wins, 11 defeats 336 points scored, 419 points conceded |
Head Coach: |
Ric Suggitt |
Squad Member List: |
Forwards: Scott Franklin, Dan Pletch, Mike Pletch, Jon Thiel, Kevin Tkachuk, Aaron Carpenter, Pat Riordan, Mike Burak, Jamie Cudmore, Mike James, Luke Tait, Colin Yukes, David Biddle, Nanyak Dala, Adam Kleeberger, Stan McKeen, Sean-Michael Stephen, Mike Webb Backs: Ed Fairhurst, Matt Weingart, Morgan Williams (capt), Nathan Hirayam, Ander Monro, Ryan Smith, Craig Culpan, Derek Daypuck, David Spicer, Nick Trenkel, Justin Mensah-Coker, James Pritchard, Mike Pyke, DTH Van der Merwe |
Players: |
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