LANGFORD, BC – Canada U-20 coaching staff has announced a squad of 32 players to attend camp at Shawnigan Lake School from May 18 – June 3, in preparation for Junior World Trophy Qualifiers against USA U-20.
Among those named to the squad are a pair of Queen's men's rugby players
Jared Augustin and
Stefan Zuliani. Queen's head coach
David Butcher was also named as an assistant coach.
"We are really pleased that Jared and Stefan's performances last year are being recognized by these selections to the National U-20 squad," said head coach David Butcher on his athletes. "They have both worked extremely hard over their short time at Queen's to continually develop themselves. It's an excellent opportunity for these players to get exposed to different rugby environments and it will only help their development as Queen's athletes. For me working with the National programs allows me to continue my development as the coach at Queen's and I am looking forward to helping the U-20 team qualify for the World Trophy."
Queen's is fresh off a season that saw them once again claim the OUA championship and also go on to finish with a silver medal in their first-ever appearance at the Canadian University Rugby Championship.
Of interest, this squad has players from all across Canada, including BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland. Two players are in academies in France: Will Percillier, who was capped for the senior national team this year, and Quentin James. Guerschom Mukendi and Glenn Butler are unavailable because of work commitments.
The 2019 World Rugby Junior World Trophy will be played at the Estádio Martins Pereira in São José dos Campos, the heartland of Brazilian rugby. The tournament will take place from July 9-21 in 2019.
Canada will look to book their ticket to Brazil when they host USA U-20 in a two-game aggregate series at Shawnigan Lake School on June 4 & 8 on Vancouver Island. Both matches will be streamed live on Rugby Canada's Facebook page and are free to attend.
Canada U-20 Long List:
Jared Augustin – Queen's University, ON
James Biss – Saracens, England
David Carson – UBC Thunderbirds, BC
Frank Carson – UBC Thunderbirds, BC
Nick Carson – University of Victoria, BC
Gabriel Casey – University of Victoria, ON
Campbell Clarke – Swilers RFC, NL
Jarvis Dashkewytch – UVIC Vikes, BC
Reid Davis – James Bay AA, BC
Tyler Duguid – Edmonton Nor'Westers, AB
Mason Flesch – Coburg Saxons, ON
Antoine de la Fontaine – Sherbrooke, QC
Brandon Hebert – St. Anne de Bellevue, QC
Thomas Isherwood – Westshore RFC, AB
Quentin James – Perpignan, BC
Lachlan Kratz – University of Victoria, BC
Will Matthews – Beaconsfield RFC, QC
Michael McCarthy – Swilers RFC, NL
Brock McCartney – Abbotsford RFC, BC
Connor McKinney – Swilers RFC, NL
Quinn Ngawati – Westshore RFC, BC
Kevin Oh – Waterloo County RFC, ON
Avery Oiteman – Toronto Arrows, ON
Will Percillier – Stade Francais, BC
David Richard – Mississauga Blues, ON
Tyler Rowland – UBC Thunderbirds, BC
Reese Tudor-Jones – University of Victoria, BC
Joshua Tweed – UBC Thunderbirds, BC
Kevin Vertkas – Westshore RFC, ON
Siaki Vilalani – Burnaby Lake RFC, BC
Brock Webster – Oshawa Vikings, ON
Stefan Zuliani – Queen's University, ON
Junior World Rugby Trophy Qualifying Series
Canada U-20 vs. USA U-20
June 4 – Shawnigan Lake School
Kick-off: 8pm ET/5pm PT
Live stream: www.facebook.com/RugbyCanada/
Canada U-20 vs. USA U-20
June 8 – Shawnigan Lake School
Kick-off: 8pm ET/5pm PT
Live stream: www.facebook.com/RugbyCanada/
