The dozen 2019 HSBC World Rugby WomenB次元官网网址檚 Sevens captains came together on Bear Mountain in Langford as anticipation for the fifth round of the series at Westhills Stadium grows.

This weekendB次元官网网址檚 penultimate round is key in the race for the title as well as for qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Canada is in a strong position to win.

The Canadian womenB次元官网网址檚 sevens team had a gold medal finish against England in Kitakyushu, Japan, putting them in second place amongst the 12 teams. In the lead is New Zealand and third and fourth place teams are USA and Australia, respectively.

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The top four teams at the end of the series will secure their place at the Olympic Games, joining already qualified Japan as the host nation.

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In a World Rugby news release, CanadaB次元官网网址檚 captain Ghislaine Landry said the team has some good energy after its Kitakyushu win.

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Canada will face Olympic champions Australia, Ireland and invitational team Brazil in Pool A this weekend.

England and defending HSBC Canada WomenB次元官网网址檚 Sevens champions New Zealand will be paired with Russia and China in Pool B.

France, USA, Fiji and Spain make up the teams in Pool C.

The matches take place at Westhills Stadium in Langford and begin at 10 a.m. on May 11 and at 9 a.m. on May 12. Tickets can be bought at .

There will be a free shuttle to Westhills Stadium from Westshore Mall. More information about the shuttle and the games can be found .

shalu.mehta@goldstreamgazette.com

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