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The Canadian men’s sevens squad looks to build on an impressive showing in Cape Town as it opens play Friday in Sydney, the third stop on the HSBC World Series.

Canada, seventh in the overall standings, starts Friday against No. 13 Scotland before facing No. 5 Australia and the 12th-place U.S. on Saturday in advance of the playoff rounds.

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After a disappointing tie for 11th in Dubai, the Canadian men rebounded to finish fourth in Cape Town. On Day 1 in South Africa they upset Fiji, posting only their fourth win in 49 tries against the Pacific Islanders.

“It was the manner in which we won that was most impressive,” said Canada coach Damian McGrath.

The Canadians kept the ball away from the fleet-footed Fijians, completing some 55 passes to their 10.

After dispatching France 35-7 in the quarterfinals, Canada’s run ended in close losses of 14-12 to Argentina in the semifinals and 19-17 to South Africa in the bronze medal match.