Canadian women look to build on positive showing in North America at Hong Kong Sevens
The Canadian women, coming off a fourth-place showing in Los Angeles, have been drawn with the U.S., Japan and Spain in Pool C at next month’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
After five events, Canada stands fifth in the season standings with 62 points, behind Australia (90), New Zealand (86), France (74) and the U.S. (64). Japan is 11th with 16 points.
The Canadian women also finished fourth in the season-opening stop in Dubai and came to Los Angeles on the back of a third-place performance in Vancouver.
New Zealand, who lifted the trophy at B.C. Place Stadium, defeated Australia 29-14 on Sunday to win HSBC Los Angeles.