04/02/2007 - Canada Under-17

Canada Under-17 Men pose with the England South West divisional Under-16 squad

Bristol, ENG

As soon as they arrived at the Coombe Dingle campus of the University of Bristol, the Canada Under-17 Men’s Team was met by Mr
Keith Gee, England Schools Chairman, who helped them settle in to prepare for the upcoming match.

The ground was dry and firm and the day was clear and very windy. The England South West Division provided the boys with a great rugby
benchmark. The game was very fast and played at high skill level by both sides.

The English boys were much better on the day running eventual winners by 50 points to 14.

The Canadian players rallied in the second half and lifted their standard of play resulting in two very good tries.

The first was scored after the forwards stepped up their aggressive play and were rewarded by a great hard nosed effort by Jake
Morrisson, who carried three English forwards over the line.

Excellent play by the Canadian boys set up a five-metre scrum on the left hand-side of the field. The tight forwards did a very good job
of providing a stable platform from which number eight Jake Morrisson punched over for his second try.

The Canadian coaching staff was pleased with the effort of the players and commended the English South West Division for their
excellent play. The team enjoyed the hospitality and the post-match meal.

Jake Morrisson was named man of the match by the Canadian coaching staff.

The players eagerly looked forward to their evening ice baths in preparation for resuming their training Sunday at the Bristol Sports
Academy.

Canada Under-17 versus England South West Division 16 Group

1) Sean Hamilton, Capilano
2) Andrew Welch, Capilano
3) Ryan Fried, Waterloo County
4) Brett Beukeboom, Lindsay Gryphons
5) Dakota Poole, Kelowna
6) Cam Ballard, Capilano
7) Nathan Reeves, Lindsay Gryphons
8) Andrew Crow, Castaway Wanderers
9) Kyle Armstrong, Ajax Wanderers
10) Hugh McDonell, Brantford Harlequins
11) Kevin George, Castaway Wanderers
12) Tyler Allen, Balmy Beach
13) Robert Manning, Burnaby Lake
14) Mackenzie Poole, Burnaby Lake
15) Sean Ferguson, Brentwood College

Robert Spearing - Baymen
Courtney Mendez - Ajax Wanderers
Cameron Roy - Castaway Wanderers
Jeff McKinnon - Capilano
Jake Morrisson - Ajax Wanderers
Sam Skulsky - Castaway Wanderers
Spencer Barrett - Lindsay Gryphons
Clayton Thornber - Castaway Wanderers
Carlin Hamstra - Castaway Wanderers
Josh Dufresne - Norwesters
Tye Hamblin - Castaway Wanderers

All available players saw game time. The Millfield Festival starts on Monday.