Canada focuses on scrums, lineouts ahead of test match against England

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Canada focuses on scrums, lineouts ahead of test match against England

Canada is playing a rugby test match against England at Twickenham on Saturday. The 23rd-ranked Canadian team lost 68-12 to Wales last weekend. Coach Kingsley Jones wants his team to focus on small victories. Canada has never beaten England. England ran in 12 tries in blanking Canada 70-0 in November 2004 at the Twinklingham.

Canada is preparing for a test match against England. The game will be played in the first 20 minutes. England is missing 12 players who are on tour in South Africa with the British and Irish Lions. Coach Eddie Jones is resting several veterans. Canada is using the July test matches to prepare for the start of World Cup qualifying this fall.

Canada's rugby team is preparing for a test match against England. Kingsley Jones makes two changes to his forward pack. Reegan O'Gorman moves from blindside flanker to second row in place of Josh Larsen. Corey Thomas of the Los Angeles Giltinis, born in Australia but eligible for Canada through his Edmonton-born father, comes in at No 6. NOLA Gold's Lachlan Kratz slots into centre with Quinn Ngawati dropping to the bench.

Canada is playing a rugby test match against England at Twickenham. Lucas Rumball is captain of Canada. Ben LeSage is vice-captain. Four players will make their England debuts on Saturday. Lewis Ludlow captains England. Jamie Blamire makes his first England start. England's starting 15 has a combined cap count of 129. England could fall as low as seventh with a loss. Canada could crack the top 20 if it wins and Portugal loses. World Rugby says Canada would leapfrog No. 22 Hong Kong with the win.


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