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References
- ↑ "Meraloma's Eric Wilson captains B.C. rugby team at Canadian championships". Vancouver Is Awesome. August 26, 2011.
- ↑ Johnston, Patrick (November 3, 2012). "Eric Wilson's Canadian rugby adventure". The Province .
- ↑ "Canada runs into Samoan wall...and survives. (Includes report cards)". The Province. November 9, 2012.