The Canadian men’s rugby sevens team achieved victories over Tonga and Uganda, securing their spot in the Challenger Series semifinals. Key players like Kal Sager and Jamie Armstrong made significant contributions, as Canada aims for a top-four finish in the series to qualify for a promotion tournament.
In a commanding display, the Canadian men’s rugby sevens team triumphed over Uganda with a score of 38-7 during the second round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series in Cape Town. Kal Sager contributed significantly, scoring two tries while Ethan Hager, Jamie Armstrong, Kyle Tremblay, and Ethan Turner each added to the scoreboard. The team successfully topped Pool B and will proceed to the Cup semifinal against Germany, the winner of Pool C.
Initially, Canada edged out Tonga in a closely contested match, finishing at 26-24, where Armstrong was notably effective with two tries. Sager and Morgan Di Nardo each contributed a try, while Armstrong and Thomas Isherwood were responsible for converting three attempts. Despite building a lead of 12-0 and later 19-10 against Tonga, Canada managed to withstand multiple comeback attempts from the Pacific Islanders.
Following their performance in this round, Canada seeks to secure a position within the top four of the three-event Challenger Series. Achieving this will enable the team to partake in a promotion/relegation tournament scheduled for May 3-4 in Carson, Calif. This event will feature the leading four teams from the Challenger Series and the bottom four from the previous HSBC Sevens Series.
The current rounds of the Challenger Series are being hosted in Cape Town, with the second event set to take place on March 7-8. The top eight teams will proceed to the final event at Krakow, Poland, in April. This opportunity for the Canadian team is pivotal, especially as they aim to recover from last year’s relegation from the HSBC Sevens World Series.
The Canadian men’s rugby sevens team showcased impressive performances by defeating both Tonga and Uganda, securing a place in the Challenger Series semifinals. With ambitions to achieve a top-four finish in the series, Canada will strive for promotion in the upcoming tournament. Their journey will continue in Cape Town, leading to the finale in Krakow, thereby indicating their determination to reclaim their status within elite rugby sevens.
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