Canadian under-20 men's rugby coach Christiaan Esterhuizen has named a 54-man roster for a training camp starting later this week ahead of a tour to Fiji later this year.
The group will assemble in Vancouver on Thursday, and will train at Vancouver鈥檚 St. George鈥檚 School before wrapping up the camp Sunday with an intrasquad game.
Rugby Canada said players were identified and selected for the long list via their participation in university and club competition and tournaments like the U-19 Canadian Rugby Championship, past performance with Canada鈥檚 age-grade programs, and recommendations from provincial coaches.
鈥淲e are excited to gather our players and staff in Vancouver and get the year started with our U-20 programming,鈥� Esterhuizen said in a statement. "Our staff have been impressed with the dedication and eagerness of our players already. I have seen them in action over the last few months in a variety of competitions, stretching from the Canadian Rugby Championships in Nova Scotia all the way to Vancouver Island.
"While some of our players based abroad will not be able to attend this short camp, we are also delighted to have players competing in strong competitions in countries like Ireland, Scotland, England, and Australia and furthering their rugby development before joining us later in the year.鈥�
Esterhuizen will be joined in Vancouver by Canada's senior team defence coach John McFarland as well as fellow coaches Cory Hector (University of Guelph), Paddy Watson (Balmy Beach RFC and the University of Toronto) and Conor Turner (strength and conditioning coach)/
Sunday鈥檚 intrasquad scrimmage will also feature coaches Didier Banhe and Bruce Rainer (U小蓝视频), Andy Evans (Trinity Western University), Aaron Takel (Collingwood School), Bill Chamberlain (St. George鈥檚 School) and Graeme Moffatt (University of Lethbridge).
Canada U20 Men's Rugby Team Long List
Forwards
Adam Doane, Sutton, Ont., University of Victoria/Aurora Barbarians; Alexander Muir, Victoria, University College Dublin/U小蓝视频OB Ravens; Alistair Yeomans, Mississauga, Ont., University of Guelph/Mississauga Blues; Andrew Neveu, Uxbridge, Ont., Durham College/Oshawa Vikings RFC; Angus Dewar, Vancouver, Queen鈥檚 University/U小蓝视频OB Ravens; Austin Allen, Thornbury, Ont., Trent University/Georgian Bay Titans; Ben Davis, Peterborough, Ont., University of Ottawa/Peterborough Pagans; Ben Koolen, Banbury, England, Bloxham School/Gloucester Rugby (England); Braam Swanepoel, Pretoria, South Africa, York University; Brighton Feldman, Langford, 小蓝视频, University of Victoria/Westshore RFC; Chukwudumebi Odum, Mississauga, Ont., Valence Romans Drome Rugby (France); Coen Quinn, Ottawa, Queen鈥檚 University/Bytown Blues RFC; Cole Harris, Uxbridge, Ont., Pacific Pride/Brock RFC; Daniel Lucic, Oakville, Ont., University of Guelph/Oakville Crusaders; Daragh Doyle, Quebec City, Clontarf FC (Ireland); Elijah McQueen, Fergus, Ont., U小蓝视频/Fergus Highland Rugby; Finn Hughes, Peterborough, Ont., Wilfrid Laurier University/Peterborough Pagans; Jacob Blackwood, Tsawwassen, 小蓝视频, U小蓝视频/Bayside Sharks; James Noftall, Conception Bay South, N.L., U小蓝视频/Swilers RFC; Kaea Griffiths, Penzance, England, Camborne RFC (England); Kyle Finan, Barnsley, England, Leeds Beckett University/Red Deer Titans; Liam Kinghorn, Calgary, U小蓝视频/Calgary Irish; Matthew Carroll, Oakville, Ont., Queen鈥檚 University/Oakville Crusaders; Noah Kynaston, Esquimalt, 小蓝视频, Pacific Pride/Castaway Wanderers; Quinn Foley, Oakville, Ont., University of Guelph/Oakville Crusaders; Reid Yurkowski, Leduc, Alta., Capilano RFC; Simroy John, Clapham Heights, Barbados, Shawnigan Lake School; Tate Hartley, Vancouver, U小蓝视频.
Backs
Ashton Chapman, Swansea, Wales, Gorseinon (Wales); Benjamin Crowley, County Limerick, Ireland, Blackrock College (Ireland); Briar Barron, Holland Landing, Ont., Queen鈥檚 University/Aurora Barbarians; Charlie Huntingford, North Vancouver, Capilano RFC; Daniel Muzaliwa, Cape Town, South Africa, University of Waterloo/Waterloo County; Devonne Henry, Whitby, Ont., Wilfrid Laurier University/Oshawa Vikings; Emmett Rahiri, Peterborough, Ont., University of Ottawa/Peterborough Pagans; Evan Davies, Toronto, Balmy Beach RFC; Evan Palmer, Vancouver, Queen鈥檚 University; Jacques Henning, Okotoks, Alta., University of Alberta/Foothills Lions RFC; Jimmy Leach, London, Brunel University (England); Joe Kaufmann, Kingston, Ont., Kingston Panthers/La Salle School; Jonty Nicholas, Wiltshire, England, U小蓝视频; Joshua McIndoe, Victoria, University of Victoria/Greerton Marist Rugby Club (New Zealand); Kohl Kletke, Oakville, Ont., Western University/Oakville Crusaders; Liam James, Vancouver, U小蓝视频/U小蓝视频OB Ravens; Liam Turnbull, Vancouver, U小蓝视频OB Ravens; Matthew Bennett, Durban, South Africa, University of Victoria/Westshore RFC; Max McGavern, Newcastle, Australia, U小蓝视频/St Joseph鈥檚 (Australia); Mitchell Buie, Victoria, Pacific Pride/Westshore RFC; Morgan Di Nardo, Toronto, University of Victoria; Reece Thompson, Minesing, Ont., University of Victoria/Barrie Rugby; Rowan Closs, Uxbridge, Ont., Brock Rugby Club; Spencer Cotie, Victoria, University of Victoria/Castaway Wanderers; Stephen Webb, Toronto, U小蓝视频/Balmy Beach Rugby Club; Ty Driscoll, Victoria, Pacific Pride.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 17, 2025
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