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BC BEARS TO PLAY RUSSIA IN LANGFORD
October 30, 2009 by Editor
Filed under BC Bears, Castaway Wanderers, James Bay Athletic Association, Latest-News, Rugby, UVic Vikings, University of Victoria Vikes
The BC Bears will take on Russia in a historic rugby match in Langford.
Originally scheduled for Tuesday in Vancouvert, the game will now be played at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 under the lights at the new Langford Stadium.
Coach of the reigning Senior Men’s National Champions and ARC Finalists, Mike James, will soon announce his roster to take on the 16th ranked Russians.
Eight of the starting 22 on the Canadian championship team were from Victoria.
They include Tighthead Francis Yoon, Fullback Sean White and Blindside Ben Johnson of the James Bay Athletic Association; Scrumhalf Ed Fairhurst of the Castaway Wanderers; and Outside Half Nathan Hirayama, Wing Sean Duke, Front Row Ryan Hamilton and Openside Neil Meechan from the University of Victoria.
This is a first ever match approved on Field Turf by the IRB in Canada.
