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De Goede to captain Canada in rugby rematches with world champion England
Kevin Rouet named a 31-player squad that includes Olympic sevens medallists Piper Logan and Caroline Crossley.
World Rugby's reigning women's player of the year Sophie de Goede will captain Canada in upcoming matches against world champion England.
Third-Ranked Canada battled England to a 26-26 draw last month in Exeter, snapping the Red Roses' four-year, 39-game winning streak.
Head coach Kevin Rouet announced a 31-player roster Friday, adding Olympic rugby sevens silver medallists Piper Logan and Caroline Crossley to the squad.
Canada will face England on October 16 at Toronto's BMO Field and October 23 at TD Place in Ottawa.
These matches mark the squad's first home games since losing 33-13 to host England in last year's Women's Rugby World Cup final.