Canadian rugby fans can catch the match live on TSN2 and TSN+, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. CT / 8:00 p.m. ET.

ROSTER NAMED FOR CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM’S NATIONS CUP MATCH AGAINST ZIMBABWE

Thursday, July 16 2026 (Winnipeg, MB) – Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team has arrived in Winnipeg after opening the Nations Cup with a draw against Spain and a defeat to Portugal in Edmonton. Canada will close out the July test window this Saturday against Zimbabwe at Princess Auto Stadium.

Canadian rugby fans can catch the match live on TSN2 and TSN+, with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. CT / 8:00 p.m. ET.

Head Coach Stephen Meehan has named his squad for the third round of the Nations Cup, making four changes to the starting XV while adding Foster DeWitt, Stephen Webb and Lockie Kratz to the bench.

“We took some important lessons from last weekend’s performance, both as coaches and players, said Head Coach Stephen Meehan. With this group spending long periods apart, every time we come together is an opportunity to build understanding and sharpen our game, and we know we can’t take anything for granted as we continue preparing for next year’s Rugby World Cup. We’ve focused this week on addressing key areas that need improvement, and with a quick turnaround, we’re eager to show that progress against Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe are an athletic side with dangerous attacking threats, and they’ve shown throughout this tournament that they can capitalize on mistakes and build momentum quickly. We’ll need to be disciplined in every aspect of our game and deliver an accurate performance to meet the challenge they present.”

Evan Olmstead shifts to lock, while Lucas Rumball returns to the side at number eight. Siôn Parry shifts back to openside flanker, and Cooper Coats reclaims the flyhalf position. After making his debut last week, Jacob Ince will earn his first start for Canada at inside centre, while scrum-half Jason Higgins is set to earn his 30th cap for Canada.

Piers Von Dadelszen and Takoda McMullin are unavailable for selection due to injury.

Saturday’s match will also mark a special occasion for Winnipeg native Kyle Steeves, who has been named to the squad and will take the field in front of hundreds of friends and family in his hometown.

Tickets for the game between Canada and Zimbabwe on Saturday July 18 are available for purchase here.

CANADA’S MEN’S RUGBY TEAM’S MATCH DAY ROSTER VS ZIMBABWE
1. Calixto Martinez (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / Old Glory DC (14 caps)
2. Andrew Quattrin (Holland Landing, ON) – Aurora Barbarians / US Carcassonne (31 caps)
3. Cole Keith (Sussex NB) – Belleisle Rovers RFC / Doncaster Knights (46 caps)
4. Evan Olmstead (Vancouver, BC) – Lindfield Rugby Club / SU Agen (36 caps)
5. Izzak Kelly (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC / SL Benfica (15 caps)
6. Mason Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons / Chicago Hounds (22 caps)
7. Siôn Parry (Cardiff, WAL) – Rhiwbina RFC / Ebbw Vale RFC (18 caps)
8. Lucas Rumball (Scarborough, ON) – Balmy Beach Rugby Club / Chicago Hounds (66 caps)
9. Jason Higgins (Cork, IRE) – Cork Constitution (29 caps)
10. Cooper Coats (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Tars RFC / UVIC Vikes (22 caps)
11. Noah Flesch (Cobourg, ON) – Cobourg Saxons / Peñarol Rugby (13 caps)
12. Jacob Ince (Oakville, ON) – Guelph Gryphons / Taranaki Rugby (1 cap)
13. Spencer Jones (Cambridge, NZ) – Hamilton Old Boys (16 caps)
14. Kyle Tremblay (White Rock, BC) – Bayside RFC (6 caps)
15. Peter Nelson (Dungannon, NIR) – Dungannon RFC (37 caps)
 
FINISHERS 
16. Foster DeWitt (Courtenay, BC) – Westshore RFC / Peñarol Rugby (6 caps)
17. Sam Miller (Mount Denson, NS) – Valley Rugby Union / Benfica SL (6 caps)
18. Kyle Steeves (Winnipeg, MB) – Winnipeg Wombats / Hunter Wildfires (7 caps)
19. Daragh Doyle (Quebec City, QC) – Clontarf FC (1 cap)
20. Cody Nhanala (Ottawa, Ontario) – University of British Columbia (1 cap)
21. Stephen Webb (Toronto, ON) – Balmy Beach RFC / Toronto City RC / University of British Columbia (2 caps)
22. Lockie Kratz (Victoria, BC) – Castaway Wanderers (2 caps)
23. Liam James (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia / UBCOB Ravens (1 cap)

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