Posted: Oct 25, 2019
Men's Rugby Set to Take on Algonquin in OCAA Quarter-Final
Game Info | Humber at Algonquin |
Date | Sun. Oct. 27 |
Time | 1 p.m. |
Venue | Twin Elm Park |
Watch Live | Click Here |
Series Record | Humber leads, 1-0 |
Last Meeting | W, 24-16 (11/17/13) |
Streak | W1 |
The Storyline
Humber men's rugby (3-3, 3rd West) will head on the road Oct. 27 to play the Algonquin Thunder (5-1, 2nd East) in the OCAA quarterfinal round. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
Scouting Algonquin
- Algonquin captured the 2018 OCAA bronze medal last season.
- Offensively, the Thunder were led by Kirill Petin who finished sixth in the league in scoring with 48 points (four tries, 14 converts).
- The last time these two teams met, the Hawks came away with the win in the 2013 OCAA final, 24-16.
Leader
Freshman Richard Sheffield led Humber in scoring, finishing ninth in the league with 36 points.
Postseason Success
The Hawks are 8-0 all-time in the postseason under the guidance of head coach Fabian Rayne.