Kish leads rugby sevens into Rio
Captain Jen Kish will lead an experienced squad in Canada’s hunt for a medal in rugby sevens Olympic debut in Rio. Canada, a medal favourite after placing third and second the last two seasons on the world circuit, opens pool play in a group with Britain, Brazil and Japan. Coach John Tait’s 12-woman roster also includes scoring sensation Ghislaine Landry, defensive quarterback Ashley Steacy and six other members of the Pan Am champion team: Britt Benn, Hannah Darling, Kayla Moleschi, Karen Paquin, Kelly Russell and Natasha Watcham-Roy.