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Pamphinette "Pam" Buisa is a Canadian rugby union and sevens player. She has represented Canada at an international level. Buisa wears a size US 10.5 rugby boot.
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Jack McRogers is a Canadian rugby union player, currently playing for the Toronto Arrows in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is hooker.
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References
- ↑ "Dawson Fatoric "super excited for this opportunity" after receiving first Canada Senior Men's 15s callup". Rugby Canada . July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "Toronto Arrows Adds Dawson Fatoric". djcoilrugby. March 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Canadian women's rugby coach summons reinforcements for New Zealand Sevens". Prince George Citizen . January 12, 2023.