Canada’s men’s rugby team is set to continue its rebuild under newly appointed head coach Steve Meehan as they host Spain at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton on Friday, July 18. After a mixed showing against Belgium last week, Canada will look to bounce back with a more experienced squad, bolstered by key reinforcements. Meanwhile, Los Leones aim to continue their successful North American tour, having recently defeated the USA Eagles in Charlotte.
How to watch Canada vs Spain – International Men’s Rugby
Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Venue: Clarke Stadium, Edmonton
Kickoff: 19:00 local / 18:00 PT / 21:00 ET / 03:00 (Sat) Spain
Broadcast: TSN 2 (Canada)
Stream Worldwide: Rugby247.TV
Veteran Evan Olmstead makes his long-awaited return to the Canadian squad for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup. New faces Emerson Prior and Stephen Webb could also earn their first international caps, as they take a spot on the bench.
Andrew Quattrin, Josiah Morra, and Siôn Parry — Canada’s try scorers from the Belgium match — all keep their place in the lineup. Cooper Coats will once again start at flyhalf as Canada eyes a much-needed win against the in-form Spaniards.
Starting XV
Calixto Martinez – Bayside RFC / Old Glory DC
Andrew Quattrin – Aurora Barbarians / New England Free Jacks
Cole Keith – Belleisle Rovers RFC / New England Free Jacks
Piers Von Dadelszen – New England Free Jacks
Evan Olmstead – Lindfield Rugby Club / SU Agen
Siôn Parry – Rhiwbina RFC / Ebbw Vale RFC
Lucas Rumball – Balmy Beach / Chicago Hounds
Matthew Oworu – Pacific Pride / Chicago Hounds
Jason Higgins – Cork Constitution / Chicago Hounds
Cooper Coats – Halifax Tars RFC / NOLA Gold
Josiah Morra – New England Free Jacks / Toronto Saracens
Spencer Jones – Hamilton Old Boys / Utah Warriors
Noah Flesch – Cobourg Saxons / Chicago Hounds
Isaac Olson – New England Free Jacks
Peter Nelson – Dungannon RFC
Finishers
16. Dewald Kotze – Strathcona Druids RFC / Seattle Seawolves
17. Emerson Prior – Brockville Privateers / Westshore RFC / Utah Warriors
18. Kyle Steeves – Manitoba Wombats / New England Free Jacks
19. Izzak Kelly – Bayside RFC / Capilano RFC
20. Matt Heaton – Ormstown Saracens / RFC LA
21. Stephen Webb – Balmy Beach RFC / University of British Columbia
22. Kyle Tremblay – Bayside RFC / Pacific Pride
23. Brenden Black – Oakville Crusaders / University of Guelph