US EditionVictoria’s rugby pipeline shines as Canada preps for World Cup
BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 9 – Ten Victoria-born players are integral to Canada’s squad as they build momentum with strong performances and key upcoming matches ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Rugby Canada said.
- Canada's rugby team opened their South Africa tour with a 50-20 win at Pretoria's Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 5, highlighted by Caroline Crossley's first 15s international try.
- The tour serves as part of Canada's ongoing World Cup build-up, with a squad featuring 10 players connected to Victoria and captain Sophie de Goede recently returning from an ACL injury.
- Canada, which is grouped with Scotland, Wales, and Fiji for the World Cup, is scheduled to play South Africa once more on July 12 in Gqeberha, before returning home for pre-tournament matches in Ottawa against the United States and Ireland in August.
- Crossley described extreme cramping in her calves that left her legs giving out and emphasized the vibrant local rugby community in Victoria, underscoring the team's determination and ongoing development.
- This successful tour and Victoria's rugby pipeline suggest Canada aims to build momentum and strive to win the World Cup through experience and local development.
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