Canada set to host HSBC World Sevens Series event for the first time
VANCOUVER — The Canadian rugby sevens team is of two minds these days.
While the players want to do well in front of their home fans when the HSBC World Sevens Series visits Canada for the first time this weekend, they also have one eye on an even bigger prize.
“I think the highlights for us this year are this tournament and getting to the Olympics,” said head coach Liam Middleton. ”Those are two major tournaments. They’re two things we want to peak at.
“It’s the elephant in the room. We want to do well here because it’s short-term. But long-term we really want to get to the Olympics.”