Academy Lineup Announced for 2023 Season Opener against Quebec
Published on April 14, 2023 under Major League Rugby (MLR)
Toronto Arrows News Release
TORONTO, ON - Toronto Arrows Academy Director Cory Hector has named his starting lineup for Saturday's season-opening clash with the Quebec Senior Men.
The roster features 13 players who suited up for the Senior Academy throughout the program's inaugural season in 2022.
MLR fans will recognize the names of fullback Brenden Black and lock Hank Stevenson, who have both featured for the Senior Team in MLR action this season.
High Performance Academy athletes No. 8 Tom Artmann, centre Jacob Ince, and hooker David Scollon, who have been regularly training with the Senior Team throughout the MLR season, have also been named to the Academy's starting 15.
Tomorrow's match, which will serve as a curtain raiser for the Senior Team's MLR match against the New England Free Jacks, will kick off at 3 p.m. ET from York University's Alumni Stadium. The game will be open to spectators and will be free of charge to attend, though fans must claim their free tickets at this link. A ticket receipt will be required for entry into the stadium.
Toronto Arrows Academy Lineup vs. Quebec Senior Men:
Evan Roy | University of Ottawa / Ottawa Beavers
David Scollon | University of Guelph / Oakville Crusaders
Gregory McDowell | Bishop's University
Hank Stevenson | Wilfrid Laurier University / Toronto Nomads
Zach Zorbas | Brock University / Oakville Crusaders
Gelel Rezig | ETS / Town of Mount Royal
Max Goodwin | University of Guelph / Aurora Barbarians
Tom Artmann | Concordia University / Town of Mount Royal
Devon Ollson | Brock University / London St. George's
Steven Commerford | Brock University / Peterborough Pagans
Josh Dusome | Durham College / Oshawa Vikings
Jacob Ince | University of Guelph / Oakville Crusaders
Liam McLaughlin | Seneca College / Ajax Wanderers
Thomas Wells-Richards | University of Waterloo / Balmy Beach
Brenden Black | University of Guelph / Oakville Crusaders
Aidan Vachon | University of Guelph / Brantford Harlequins
Omar Abu Alnaaj | Oakville Crusaders
Aidan Emmens | Queen's University / Oshawa Vikings
Dan Svoboda | Queen's University
James Stockwood | Durham College / Oshawa Vikings
Kevin Oh | University of Waterloo / Waterloo County
James Deacy
Wyatt Brown | Wilfrid Laurier University
Ethan Voskamp | Wilfrid Laurier University
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