*All times CAT (GMT+2)

Rugby | International Rugby

James Pritchard © Gallo Images

Pritchard powers Canada past Georgia



Fullback James Pritchard scored 21 points as Canada defeated Georgia 31-12 in an international rugby match on Saturday.

The 32-year-old Pritchard registered one try, two converts and four penalty goals against Georgia in front of a crowd of 3 661 at Swangard Stadium.

Canada led 23-7 at halftime thanks to 16 points from Pritchard, who originally comes from Australia but is now a Canadian citizen.

Pritchard is the second leading all-time Canadian scorer with 445 career points. The record is held by the Canadian team's national programme manager Gareth Rees, who finished his career with 491 points.

The game against Georgia wrapped up a three-game test series for Canada that also included a win over the United States, 28-25, and a loss to Italy, 26-15.

Canada is currently ranked 13th in IRB ratings while Georgia is in 15th place.

The two teams met just twice previously, with Canada overpowering Georgia 42-10 in 2009 and Georgia defeating Canada 22-15 in 2010.

Shop

Rugby in our blood
Rugby - is it love or addiction? There's little doubt that South Africans are mad for rugby.
R118.00
The Springboks and the Holy Grail
This is the epic story of South Africa’s amazing quests for the Rugby World Cup
R162.00


Comments

More expert analysis and opinion from Sport24
The opinions expressed by Sport24 experts and bloggers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily represent those of SuperSport

Sports Talk



Brenden Nel
Stereotypes are a lot of bull
I couldn’t help but shake my head this week when a cellular giant released another superfan video...

Brendan Venter
A time for perspective
After strong seasons last year, the Sharks and Stormers are battling to replicate the form which...

Tony Johnson
SA conference in for cut-throat competition
In 2011 57 points was the cut-off for the playoffs. Last year it was an even more brutal 59.

Gavin Rich
Heyneke can help prevent burn-out
As Duane Vermeulen was helped from the field in Sydney this past weekend at the start of what looks...

Dewald Potgieter
As good as can be expected...
You can be certain that people will always be expecting things – expecting a team to win or lose,...

Super Wrap
Kicking stats into touch
If there is one reason why most people hang around on health websites, it is because every now and...