Arrows Announce Lineup for Final Homestand Opener Against SaberCats
Published on June 2, 2023 under Major League Rugby (MLR)
Toronto Arrows News Release
TORONTO, ON - Toronto Arrows Head Coach Peter Smith has named his starting lineup for Saturday's home clash against the Houston SaberCats.
There's just one week-over-week change in the forwards, with James O'Neill entering the pack at flanker.
The backs feature three alterations: Ross Braude returns from injury to start at scrum-half, and the Canadian international is joined by the fresh winger duo of D'Shawn Bowen and Ciaran Breen.
The starting lineup features 12 Canadian / Canada-eligible domestic players.
Saturday's game - the first match of a three-game homestand to close out the current campaign - will kick off at 7 p.m. ET from York Lions Stadium, with tickets starting at $20.
The cross-conference clash will be shown on TSN2, TSN.ca, and the TSN app for Canadian audiences and will be available on The Rugby Network for American and international audiences. Additional broadcast details.
The Arrows hold a 4-1 all-time record against the SaberCats.
Toronto Arrows Lineup vs. Houston SaberCats:
Connor Grindal
Ramon Ayarza
Tyler Rowland
Mason Flesch
Shay Kerry
Lucas Rumball (C)
James O'Neill
Travis Larsen
Ross Braude
Peter Nelson
D'Shawn Bowen
Liam Bowman
Tautalatasi Tasi
Ciaran Breen
Shane O'Leary
Jack McRogers
Conan O'Donnell
Isaac Salmon
Hank Stevenson
Owain Ruttan
Will Grant
Dawson Fatoric
Fabian Goodall
Injury / Recovery List: Cole Davis, Mitch Eadie, Lolani Faleiva, Nik Hildebrand, Sam Malcolm, Avery Oitomen, Noel Reid, Mitch Richardson, Isaac Salmon, Gene Syminton, Corey Thomas, Adrian Wadden, Tyler Wong
Long-Term Injured Reserve: Nic Benn, Micaiah Torrance-Read
Squad Notes:
Eight squad members are full Canadian internationals: Ross Braude (12 caps), Dawson Fatoric (2 caps), Mason Flesch (2 caps), Peter Nelson (15 caps), Shane O'Leary (14 caps), Tyler Rowland (9 caps), Lucas Rumball (47 caps), Owain Ruttan (1 cap)
Ramon Ayarza (12 caps) is a full Chilean international
Week 16 Milestone Watch:
25 - Mason Flesch is poised to earn his 25th club cap, becoming the 19th Arrow to reach this career milestone
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