Bring On Georgia

Ardron in action!  We predict his return to the #8 position will reap reward.

Rugby Canada has announced the NSMT to play Georgia tomorrow.  The team is;

1- Hubert Buydens, (Saskatoon Wild Oats/Manawatu Turbos) Saskatoon, SK
2- Ray Barkwill, (Niagara Wasps RFC/Ontario Blues) Niagara Falls, ON
3- Andrew Tiedemann, (Castaway Wanderers/Prairie Wolf Pack) St. Albert, AB
4- Jon Phelan, (Lille Métropole Rugby/Atlantic Rock) Montreal, QC
5- Brett Beukeboom, (Plymouth Albion RFC) Lindsay, ON
6- John Moonlight, (James Bay AA/Ontario Blues) Pickering, ON
7- Adam Kleeberger, (Castaway Wanderers/BC Bears) White Rock, BC
8- Tyler Ardron, (Ospreys/Ontario Blues) Lakefield, ON - Captain
9- Phil Mack, (James Bay AA/BC Bears) Victoria, BC
10- Liam Underwood, (Queens University/Ontario Blues) Toronto, ON
11- Phil Mackenzie, (Sale Sharks) Oakville, ON
12- Harry Jones, (Capilano RFC/BC Bears) West Vancouver, BC
13- Conor Trainor, (UBCOB Ravens/BC Bears) Vancouver, BC
14- Jeff Hassler, (Ospreys/Prairie Wolf Pack) Okotoks, AB
15- Matt Evans, (Cornish Pirates) Maple Bay, BC
16- Jake Ilnicki, (Williams Lake Rustlers/Auckland Colts) Williams Lake, BC
17- Djustice Sears-Duru, (Castaway Wanderers/Ontario Blues) Oakville, ON
18- Benoit Piffero, (Burnaby Lake RFC/Blagnac Sporting Club) Montreal, QC
19- Tyler Hotson, (London Scottish) Vancouver, BC
20- Nanyak Dala, (Castaway Wanderers/Prairie Wolf Pack) Saskatoon, SK
21- Jamie Mackenzie, (UVIC Vikes/Ontario Blues) Oakville, ON
22- Nick Blevins, (Calgary Hornets/Prairie Wolf Pack) Calgary, AB
23- James Pritchard, (Bedford Blues) Parkes, NSW, Australia

This pundit likes the looks of this team and fancies their chances against a strong Georgian combination, led by Toulon lock, Mikautadze, at home.  The Front Row Fraternity is solid and sees, Capt Tieds back in the tighthead position. The locks change with Beukeboom and Phelan being a solid selection and the loosies of Moonlight, Kleeberger and Ardron, taking over the Captaincy role at #8; are money.  I like Mack being given another shot to start and link with Underwood, a combination that at some time will reap good reward.  Despite Hearn still being under the concussion watch, the rest of the backs are a worthy selection, with Phil MacKenzie from Sale being the new selection.  The bench looks strong with Hotson, Dala, Pritchard and Blevins, all experienced at the International level. We would be remiss if we did not mention a huge Tricolor connection, 'oyouse good things!  Best of luck, boys.