CFL speedster Tevaughn Campbell scores first try in World Rugby Sevens Series
HAMILTON, New Zealand — CFL speedster Tevaughn Campbell scored his first try in the World Rugby Sevens Series, but there was little else to celebrate for Canada on Saturday.
The Canadian men, who stand 10th overall after three events, lost 28-14 to the seventh-ranked Americans, 19-14 to No. 9 Kenya and 22-14 to No. 11 Samoa. They will play No. 12 Wales in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinals next.
A rash of injuries at last weekend’s stop in Sydney, Australia, opened up spots for Campbell, Josiah Morra and Luke Bradley on coach Damian McGrath’s squad.
Campbell, a defensive back who has played for Calgary, Saskatchewan and Montreal the last three seasons, opened his scoring account against Samoa, speeding past Silao Nonu down the touchline to score under the posts.