Mikiela Nelson

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Mikiela Nelson
Date of birth (1997-11-27) 27 November 1997 (age 27)
Height1.7 m (5 ft 7 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Exeter Chiefs
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
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Mikiela Anakaye Nelson (born 27 November 1997) is a Canadian rugby union player.

Nelson competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. [1] [2] She scored a try in Canada's opening match against Japan. [3] She also scored a try against the United States. [4]

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References

  1. "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  2. Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-16). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  3. "Tuttosi grabs hat trick as Canada rout Japan". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  4. "Canada defeat USA to set up Quarter Final rematch". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2022-11-25.