Fredericton's Jebb Sinclair will be representing Canada in the Rugby World Cup in the United Kingdom this month and next.

Sinclair is in Wales now preparing for Canada's first match against Ireland on Saturday.

This is the second world cup for Sinclair, who plays professionally with the London Irish in London. He also played for Canada in the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011.

"It goes by really quickly," he said.

"It's important to enjoy yourself and take a step back and realize that you should be having a blast and don't stress too much — enjoy playing good rugby."

Sinclair was named to the team last month, after coming off a knee injury that required surgery in May.

"I was a little bit stressed that I wasn't going to make it or get fit in time, but luckily I recovered just in time."

Team Canada, ranked No. 18 worldwide, will take on No. 6 Ireland in Cardiff, Wales at Millennium Stadium, which holds nearly 75,000 people.

Lucy Black, 14, of Fredericton will present the game ball at the match. Sinclair says he hopes they'll get to meet.

"Hopefully I'll be able to catch up with her before or after the game or be able to take a picture with her."