The Canadian men made their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in 1999-2000 and this weekend's season-closing tournament in London marks their 190th on the circuit.
Canada is fighting for its World Series future, embroiled in a relegation playoff with Kenya, Tonga and Uruguay with only one retaining its status as a core team next season.That's because the World Series is reducing the number of men's teams to 12 from 16 next season to align with the women's competition and the Olympic field.
Missing out on the World Series would be catastrophic, vastly increasing the degree of difficulty of qualifying for the Olympics. It would also make the sevens squad a less desirable landing spot for athletes at a time when Rugby Canada has facilitated players moving between the sevens and 15s game to increase its depth and provide more game opportunities.
The Canadians' previous best this season was a 10th in the opening event in Hong Kong. They then finished 11th, 14th and tied for 15th and come to London with an 18-39 record on the season. White will be without Elias Hancock, who had to return home after needing hospital treatment for a nasty cut on his thumb. Brennig Prevost and Elias Ergas have been brought in as replacements
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