09.09.2007

Wales 42, Canada 17 in Nantes (World Cup, Pool B)

Wales won by 25 points. I predicted Wales by 30.

Reviews

http://www.rugbycanada.ca/index.php?lang=en&page_id=10&news_id=3463

http://sport.independent.co.uk/rugby_union/world_cup_news/article2947442.ece

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/6980580.stm

Previews

The Canadians showed some strength during this year’s Churchill Cup. The Welsh have slipped their standards yet again so the result could be closer than expected.

Last Five Encounters

17.11.2006 Wales 61-26 in Cardiff

11.06.2005 Wales 60-3 in Toronto

12.10.2003 Wales 41-10 in Melbourne (World Cup, Pool D)

16.11.2002 Wales 32-21 in Cardiff

21.08.1999 Wales 33-19 in Cardiff.

GWC Rugby Ranking: World Table-Wales 4^th, Canada 18^th

Match Data Sheet