Re: “France overpowers Canada,” Oct. 2.

Bravo to Canada’s rugby team that represented our country so well at this World Cup. They will not advance to the next stage of play; however, the efforts of the players, coaches, and administration involved was nothing short of remarkable. They played so bravely and with such verve, it was difficult to watch without jumping to one’s feet.

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Canada might be considered a Tier 2 team, but their efforts were Tier 1 all the way. Let’s hope that within the next few years this national program, based in Langford, will find itself in a well-deserved spot among the best nations in the world.

Barrie Moen

Oak Bay