BC Rugby – Defending champions ready for opening game against Atlantic Rock.

Vancouver, BC – July 11, 2017 – BC Rugby is proud to announce the 2017 U19 Boys’ XV squad for this year’s Canadian Rugby Championship (CRC), taking place in Truro, NS.  The tournament, sponsored by Langara Fishing Adventures, is the pinnacle of age grade XVs rugby in Canada, bringing together top talent across the provinces.  As defending champions, BC U19 will be looking to repeat last year’s feat of completing the tournament undefeated.
 
This year’s squad includes a number of players who sealed victory for BC in the U18 category in 2016, including Spencer Cooper, Kyle Joe, Evan Norris, Owen Pitblado, Brandon Schellenberger, Michael Smith, Christoph Stangl, Matias Suez and David Thompson.  Joining them are Aiden Cole, Same Turner, Gavin Kratz, Harrison Smith, Flynn Heyes, Emerzon Zuniga, Wesley Foss, Nicolas Mouret, Taylor de Souza, William Sauder, Jake Lan, Lucas De Vries, Cam Waddell, Rhys McMartin, Jonas Robinson and Payton Gibson.  “We’ve had an excellent camp leading into this tournament and we’re looking forward to see how we match up against the competition,” said BC Rugby U19 Boys’ Team Coach Curry Hitchborn. “The team is fit, healthy and looking forward to getting stuck in to some action on the field.”
 
The U19 Boys’ squad have already arrived in Truro ahead of their opening match on July 18.  The Canadian Rugby Championships takes place over the course of this week at Truro Saints Rugby Club and will see BC U19 Boys facing off against Atlantic Rock and Prairie Blizzard before proceeding to the knockout portions against Voyageurs, Ontario Blues and Alberta.
 
Live streaming for the games will be available here
 
BC U19 Boys’ Canadian Rugby Championship Schedule:

BC vs. Atlantic Rock	July 18	2pm ADT/10am PDT
BC vs. Prairie Blizzard	July 19	4pm ADT/12pm PDT
Semi Final 1	July 20	12pm ADT/8am PDT
Semi Final 2	July 20	2pm ADT/10am PDT
5th Place Playoff	July 22	9am ADT/5am PDT
3rd Place Playoff	July 22	9am ADT/5am PDT
Final	July 22	11am ADT/7am PDT

BC Rugby U19 Boys’ XV Team Roster (Name, Club, Hometown):

Aiden Cole	UVIC VIKES	Victoria
Sam Turner	UBC THUNDERBIRDS	Vancouver
Klye Joe	COWICHAN RFC	Vancouver Island
Gavin Kratz	UVIC VIKES	Victoria
Mike Smith	UBC THUNDERBIRDS	Surrey
Harrison Smith	UBC THUNDERBIRDS	North Vancouver
Christoph Stangl	UBC THUNDERBIRDS	North Vancouver
Matias Suez	UBCOB RFC	Vancouver
Spencer Cooper	UVIC VIKES	Vancouver
Flynn Heyes	CAPILANO RFC	North Vancouver
Emerzon Zuniga	MERALOMA RFC	Vancouver
Wesley Foss	LANGLEY RFC	Langley
Nicolas Mouret	UVIC VIKES	North Saanich
Taylor De Souza	COWICHAN RFC	Cowichan
David Thompson	UBCOB RFC	Vancouver
Brandon Schellenberger	CASTAWAY WANDERERS RFC	Victoria
William Sauder	WESTERN RFC	Vancouver
Owen Pitblado	WESTERN RFC	Vancouver
Jake Lan	UBC THUNDERBIRDS	North Vancouver
Lucas De Vries	UVIC VIKES	Vancouver Island
Evan Norris	UBC THUNDERBIRDS	Vancouver  Island
Cam Waddell	CAPILANO RFC	Vancouver
Rhys Mcmartin	BAYSIDE RFC	Surrey
Jonas Robinson	UVIC VIKES	Victoria

           
Coach: Curry Hitchborn
Asst. Coach: Ken Erikson
Asst. Coach Bruce Rainer
Manager: Brock Turner
 

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