Colin Yukes

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Colin Yukes (born October 23, 1979, in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian rugby player. [1] [2]

He has represented Canada 27 times including at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. [3] Colin started his rugby career with the Strathcona Druids, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada. He now plays professionally with SU Agen Lot-et-Garonne, in France. [4] [5]


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