The Canadian Maple Leafs have announced their squad for the Abbotsford International 7's Tournament that will be led by 8 graduates of the Canadian U-20 program. The Canadian Maple Leafs Team are designed to develop the next generation of Sevens players in Canada and are funded in large part through the Canadian Rugby Foundation.

The Abbotsford Sevens Tournament is Canada's first international Sevens tournament and will feature teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Kenya, Fiji and Canada.  The Maple Leafs will be led by National Seven's coach Morgan Williams, alongside Joe Haley and Jeff Williams.

The Maple Leafs will be led by Andrew Crow who captained the Canadian Under-20 team in Russia this year at the Junior World Trophy. Alongside Crow will be U-20 veteran Connor Braid who was recently called up by National Coach Kieran Crowley to the Churchill Cup and played in his first match for Canada against the England Saxons in the finals.

Ontario native and Canadian sevens player Taylor Paris, is only 17 years old but will provide some experience to the Maple Leafs Team having traveled to Uruguay with the Maple Leafs last year before being selected to the national 7's team. Jeff Hassler of Okotoks, Alberta recently was one of three U-20’s who won the Stuart Pegg Award being recognized as the top players voted on by their team mates for their performances at the Junior World Rugby Trophy in Russia.

Canadian Maple Leaf Squad for Abbotsford:

• Connor Braid – B.C.
• Andrew Crow – B.C.
• Keaton Styles – Ont
• Sean Ferguson- B.C.
• Brodie Henderson – B.C.
• Jeff Hassler – Alb
• Taylor Paris -Ont
• Kurtis Appledorn –B.C.
• Beau Parker – B.C.
• Mike Fuailefau – B.C.
• Tom Bridger – B.C.
• Brady Carpenter – B.C.

The second annual Abbotsford International Sevens Tournament is running on July 24th-25th to learn more go to www.abbotsfordsevens.com. To learn more about the Canadian Rugby Foundation’s support for Rugby in Canada and sponsorship work, please go to www.canadianrugbyfoundation.com.

Springbok legend Mark Andrews confirmed alongside Serevi

Former Springbok legend Mark Andrews has confirmed that he will compete in the Abbotsford International Sevens Tournament July 24th-25th. Andrews, alongside confirmed guest player former Fijian superstar Waisale Tikoisolomoni Serevi, are surely to provide experience and excitement to the 2nd annual tournament.

Andrews made his international debut against England in Cape Cod in June 1994 when South Africa won 27-9. Andrews went on to win 77 caps for the Springboks, making him the most capped forward in their history. He was also a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship Team in South Africa and helped South Africa win it's first ever Tri-Nations in 1998. He participated in his second World Cup in 1999 and stepped down from the international stage in 2001.

To learn more about the Abbotsford Sevens Tournament being held July 24th and 25th please go to www.abbotsfordsevens.com.