Leif Carlson

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Leif Carlson
Born (1973-08-19) August 19, 1973 (age 52)
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Rugby union career
Position Flanker
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–03 Canada 3 (0)

Leif Carlson (born August 19, 1973) is a Canadian former international rugby union player.

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A 6 ft 7 in forward, Carlson was a member of the Canada national team in 2002 and 2003. He was capped three times, including a match against Wales at Millennium Stadium. [1] In 2003, Carlson made the 31-man preliminary squad for the Rugby World Cup and was the last player to be cut from the list after Al Charron declared fit. [2]

Carlson played for Delta-based club Brit Lions and had a stint in England with Coventry. [3]

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References

  1. "Wales 32-21 Canada". Wales Online . November 16, 2002.
  2. "Charron boost for Canada". ESPN.com . September 17, 2003.
  3. Wilkinson, John (November 19, 2003). "Canadians come to Coundon Road". Coventry Live .