Post-Match Rundown: Five Arrows Feature in Canada’s RWC Pool Clash vs. New Zealand

PERFORMANCE TRACKER

3 – Cole Keith
Minutes Played – 48
Tackles – 3
Tackle Success Rate – 60% 

6 – Lucas Rumball
Minutes Played – 80
Offloads – 1
Carry Metres – 18
Clean Breaks – 1
Defenders Beaten – 2
Tackles – 19
Tackle Success Rate – 95%

15 – Paddy Parfrey
Minutes Played – 51
Carry Metres – 15
Defenders Beaten – 1
Tackles – 6
Tackle Success Rate – 67%

16 – Andrew Quattrin
Minutes Played – 40
Carry Metres – 5
Tackles – 9
Tackle Success Rate – 82%

19 – Mike Sheppard
Minutes Played – 20
Carry Metres – 6
Tackles – 1
Tackle Success Rate – 20%

QUOTES

Lucas Rumball

On the workmate from Canada against the All Blacks, and on leading all players in tackles:

“I think the boys were working hard. We were definitely under the pump. We definitely got shown what world-class rugby is, and how to finish. You can’t fault the effort from the guys. As for my stats, I was just trying to work as hard as I could just to support the boys. If you asked anyone else on the team, they’d say the same thing.”

On engaging with New Zealand’s players after the match, and joining the All Blacks in recognizing the fans:

“It was just a little bit of chat with their guys — “How you doing? How was the game?” — that kind of thing. Nothing in-depth. A couple of the boys knew each other, Tyler especially, so they were just catching up. As for us bowing to the crowd, it’s just all about thanking the Japanese people and our fans who travelled so far to see us play. The culture here has been really good and really welcoming for all the teams, so I think we just wanted to show our appreciation.”

On looking ahead to Canada’s match against the Springboks:

“We review the film, looking at what South Africa brings, and we just try to get better for the next game.”

Header Photo Credit: All Blacks