CANADA U20S ADVANCE TO JUNIOR WORLD TROPHY EDMONTON —

Canada dropped a 27-25 decision to the United States on Saturday but still advanced to the Junior World Rugby Trophy by winning the two-game aggregate series 71-39.

The Canadians beat the Americans 46-12 in the opening game last Tuesday at Ellerslie Rugby Park.

With the aggregate win, Canada advances to the second-tier U-20 championship that runs Aug. 29-Sept. 19 in Montevideo, Uruguay. The Trophy winner will be promoted to the top-tier U20 championship.