Canadians loses to Samoa, finish 14th to conclude Vancouver Sevens
VANCOUVER — The fragile character of Canada’s rugby sevens team was shown in a 21-15 loss to Samoa Sunday.
The Canadian men led the game 10-0 at one point, bringing roars of approval from the hometown crowd. Canada then allowed a try late in the first half, followed by another early in the second. Samoa would score 21 unanswered points before Canada managed a try in extra time.
The loss left Canada in 14th place at the HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby tournament. It’s the worst finish in three years of the event.
The collapse was something head coach Damian McGrath has seen too often this season.