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Four games into the Americas Rugby Championship, Canada only has one win. And things don’t get any easier Friday night when the 21st-ranked Canadian men wrap up tournament play against the 15th-ranked Americans in Seattle.

But Canada coach Kingsley Jones has seen things to build on in a World Cup year, with the tournament showing depth in his squad.

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“There’s been a lot of growth in this competition … There’s lots and lots of positives,” said the former Wales captain.

With most of his marquee players abroad with their pro clubs, others have been able to step up.

Opposing teams have found wingers Andrew Coe and Kainoa Lloyd hard to handle and young fullback Theo Sauder has produced some dazzling solo runs.

Lock Kyle Baille has been a physical force while Lucas Rumball has impressed as captain and flanker. Hard-nosed forwards Luke Campbell, Justin Blanchet, Conor Keys and Dustin Dobravsky have also made their mark.