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1995 Canada rugby union tour of Fiji and New Zealand

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1995 Canada rugby union tour of Fiji and New Zealand
Summary
P W D L
Total
05 02 00 03
Test match
02 01 00 01
Opponent
P W D L
 Fiji
1 1 0 0
 New Zealand
1 0 0 1

The 1995 Canada rugby union tour of Fiji and New Zealand was a series of matches played in April 1995 in Fiji and New Zealand by Canada national rugby union team in order to prepare the 1995 Rugby World Cup

Results

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Scores and results list Canada's points tally first.

Opposing Team For Against Date Venue Status
Fiji 22 10 April 8, 1995 Nadi Test Match
South Island Selection 18 19 April 12, 1995 Timaru Tour match
New Zealand XV 17 38 April 15, 1995 Palmerston North Tour match
North island selection 40 35 April 18, 1995 Rotorua Tour match
New Zealand 7 73 April 22, 1995 Eden Park, Auckland Test Match

Additional match

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An Additional match was played the day after the test against New Zealand. A selection called "New Zealand B" played against a selection (Canada Invitation XV) formed by the Canadian players that didn't participate at the test and some New Zealand Players. The match was played on the ground of Takapuna Rugby Football Club and was won by Canadian Invitation XV by 57–54.

References

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  • Stephen Jones, ed. (1996). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1996-97. Headline. ISBN 0-7472-7771-0.