By Canadian Press

Canada men’s rugby team to face Irish powerhouse Leinster in Hamilton in August

May 9, 2019 | 11:19 AM

TORONTO — Canada will play Irish powerhouse Leinster in a Rugby World Cup warmup match Aug. 24 at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field. 

The game will be part of Leinster’s pre-season preparations.

Leinster goes after a European crown Saturday in Newcastle, England, when it faces England’s Saracens in the Heineken Champions Cup final.

It will then face Munster in the Pro14 semifinals on May 18.

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The Canadian men, ranked 21st in the world, begin their World Cup campaign Sept. 26 in Japan.

Prior to that they will play Pacifiic Nations Cup games in late July and August against the U.S., Fiji and Tonga.

The Canadian Press