Canada’s national men’s sevens team picked up two losses to close out their run in the HSBC London 7s.
Canada suffered a tough 29-14 loss in the Cup quarterfinals against the Americans.
The U.S. team came out strong, with tries scored by Perry Baker and Matai Leuta, taking them up 17-0 to end the first half. Baker scored one more try in the starting minutes of the second.
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Canada’s Nathan Hirayama showed some grit when he answered back quickly with a try and a conversion but the game at that point just seemed a bit out of reach. Still, the team seemed determined to make a statement.
Admir Cejvanovic kept the spirit alive for the Canadians with a try scored in the 13th minute. However, Kevon Williams, scoring in the game’s final minutes, capped off their strong campaign.
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Canada’s bid for a fifth-place finish ended with a tough 33-14 loss against Ireland.
After winning two of three games on opening day at Twickenham, London, Canada entered the quarter finals for second time this season.
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The final stop this season in their 10-tournament tour takes them to Paris for the HSBC 7s, held June 1 and 2, where Canada is pooled with Samoa, the US and Spain.
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