Canada ‘searching for credibility’ in Dublin

Former Ulster boss Mark Anscombe says Canada are searching for credibility from tomorrow’s autumn Test against Ireland in Dublin.
Canada ‘searching for credibility’ in Dublin
Fri, 11 Nov, 2016 - 00:00
Nick Purewal

Canada’s Kiwi head coach believes his side must utilise their Aviva Stadium platform as a sales pitch for further future fixtures against top-tier opposition.

Ireland will field an entirely new XV from the line-up that made history with 40-29 victory over New Zealand in Chicago, but Anscombe remains unfazed by the total rotation.

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