PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: GET TO KNOW CANADA’S CAPTAIN GHISLAINE LANDRY

Name: Ghislaine Landry

Birthday: April 27, 1988

Country: Canada

Nickname: Ghis

Started playing rugby at: 14

First club: Toronto Scottish RFC

Favourite Quote: Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard.

Twitter Handle: @ghis_landry

Captain Canada! Ghislaine Landry’s list of accolades is endless. Since stepping onto a rugby pitch at age 14, she has been marked as an elite player. In University she took home CIS Rookie of the Year, two CIS Player of the Year awards, and a CIS Title. Ghis made her Canada debut in 2011 and has been a force ever since. She currently leads the 2016-17 scoring race with 180. On top of that, she is the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series all-time leading scorer. No big deal. A master with the ball and a wizard with her feet, she is arguably the most exciting player on the circuit. Having just returned from a cycling trip through Tuscany, Italy, Ghislaine will be relaxed, focused, and ready to roll in Langford.

Seven Questions With Ghislaine Landry

1. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A YOung ATHLETE JUST STARTING TO PLAY RUGBY?

Play as much rugby as possible. It’s a new sport for many of us and playing is the best way to build experience.

2. WHAT IS THE BEST TOURNAMENT TO PLAY AT, OUTSIDE OF LANGFORD?

We used to play at Hong Kong sevens, and playing in that stadium will always be a stand out venue for me.

3. IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE?

Chelsea Handler

4. WHAT IS YOUR HIDDEN TALENT?

Skipping rocks

5. Who has the best style/fashion-sense on the team?

Head Coach John Tait

6. FAVOURITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME?

Dazed and Confused

7. OUTSIDE OF RUGBY WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SPORT OR ACTIVITY?

Right now, I’m trying to improve my cooking game. Simple and quality ingredients – Italy being my inspiration.

Don’t miss seeing Ghislaine Landry and the entire Canadian team when they hit the pitch on May 27/28 in Langford, BC. Limited sections are available.

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