Super Rugby Americas had a truly exciting weekend, with two games that were decided with the final whistle and some fine rugby as momentum for the teams continues to build.
As omens go, starting a professional tournament in February 2020 might have proven a disaster as after only three games the world shut-down, teams had to be dismembered, and the future looked ominous.
Last Sunday’s return to BC Place in Vancouver after a five-year wait was largely a day to forget for Canada’s men’s team as they fell to a record 55-28 defeat to Japan.
The scoreline might trick you into thinking Japan were brilliant today. They were anything but. A disjointed performance was made to look much better by an inflated scorecard.
The scoreline might trick you into thinking Japan were brilliant today. They were anything but. A disjointed performance was made to look much better by an inflated scorecard.
With the August 28 deadline now passed for the final submission by all 20 teams of their 33-strong squads travelling to France, the names of the 660 players who will be involved at Rugby World Cup 2023 have been confirmed.