Match Day Roster Announced for Canada’s Second WXV 1 Game Against Ireland

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team’s Head Coach Kevin Rouet has announced the match day roster for Canada’s second match of WXV 1 against Ireland on October 5 at Willoughby Stadium at the Langley Events Centre, with kick-off scheduled for 3:45pm local time in Langley, BC (6:45pm ET).

“It was great to start off WXV 1 with a win last week against a top four team in the world [France] but the squad quickly shifted their focus to be ready for what will be a tough game against Ireland this weekend,” said Rouet. “Ireland will challenge us but even with a short week to prepare the team has looked sharp throughout training. I am excited to see what they will do out on the pitch this Saturday.”

After breaking the all-time Canadian women’s cap record in May with her 68^th cap, Tyson Beukeboom will hit another significant milestone on Saturday against Ireland with her 70^th.

Former UBC Thunderbird front row Rori Wood from Sooke, BC is set to earn her first international cap for Canada when she comes off the bench on Saturday. Caroline Crossley has earned her first start, having entered Canada’s match against France last weekend in the second half for her first cap. Alex Ellis, Courtney Holtkamp and Alysha Corrigan also move into the starting lineup this weekend.

Taylor Perry, starting at fullback, and Julia Omokhuale, who will begin the game on the bench, are both set to see their first game action of the tournament.

Rouet added: “We made some adjustments to the team after France because it is important that we continue to build depth in our squad. The Rugby World Cup will be a long journey and if we want to accomplish our ultimate goal, we will need a squad full of experienced and talented players. It will take more than just a group of 23 players.”

Tickets for WXV 1 can be purchased HERE. Tickets are purchased as single day passes, with each ticket providing fans access for a full match day. This means purchasers can attend multiple games using a single ticket on October 5 and October 12. Fans will be able to exit and re-enter the stadiums in accordance with regulations.

Additional questions regarding ticket purchases can be directed to tickets@rugby.ca.

All of Canada’s WXV 1 games will be available on TSN and TSN+. On Saturday October 5, Canada’s game against Ireland will be broadcast on TSN3 and livestreamed on TSN+ at 3:45pm PT/6:45pm ET.

More information on WXV can be found HERE.

Media accreditation applications are currently being accepted HERE. Questions regarding media accreditation can be directed to media@rugby.ca

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team Match Day Roster vs Ireland

1. Brittany Kassil (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Goats

2. Emily Tuttosi (Souris, MB) – Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs 

3. Alexandria Ellis (Ottawa, ON) – Barrhaven Scottish / Stade Français Paris

4. Tyson Beukeboom (Uxbridge, ON) – Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders

5. Courtney Holtkamp (Rimbey, AB) – Red Deer Titans Rugby 

6. Pamphinette Buisa (Gatineau, QC) – Ottawa Irish

7. Caroline Crossley (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers

8. Gabrielle Senft (Regina, SK) – Castaway Wanderers / Saracens

9. Justine Pelletier (Rivière-du-Loup, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

10. Claire Gallagher (Caledon, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Leicester Tigers

11. Alysha Corrigan (Charlottetown, PEI) – CRFC / Saracens

12. Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, QC) – Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs

13. Shoshanah Seumanutafa (White Rock, BC) – Counties Manukau

14. Fancy Bermudez (Edmonton, AB) – NWAA / Westshore RFC / Saracens 

15. Taylor Perry (Oakville, ON) – Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs

FINISHERS 

16. Sara Cline (Edmonton, AB) – Leprechaun Tigers 

17. McKinley Hunt (King City, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / Saracens

18. Rori Wood (Sooke, BC) – College Rifles RFC

19. Laetitia Royer (Loretteville, QC) – St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia Univeristy / ASM Romagnat

20. Fabiola Forteza (Quebec City, QC) – Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais

21. Julia Omokhuale (Calgary, AB) – Calgary Irish Rugby Club / Leicester Tigers 

22. Olivia Apps (Lindsay, ON) – Lindsay RFC

23. Julia Schell (Uxbridge, ON) – Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders