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- ↑ "Canada and Jamaica qualify for Sevens World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-04-25. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ↑ "Final Rosters for Rugby Americas North 7s". Americas Rugby News. 2022-04-23. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
