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Several Canadians, an American prospect, and two South Americans will be in action in round 3 of the British & Irish Cup this weekend. Cornish Pirates lead the way with all three Canucks in their starting lineup. No8 Aaron Carpenter skippers for the 4th week in a row, which suggests that he might hold on to that role in the long-term. Just ahead of him in the second row is Brett Beukeboom, elevated to the run-on side this week, while Matt Evans shifts from left wing to fullback.
Two more will play for Bedford against Bristol, with the Montreal-born Blanchet brothers both in the lineup for Blues. Justin is named on the blindside flank, while Sam has recovered from injury to take up residence on the wing. The latter has converted from the back row this season and is finding success in the wide out spaces.
A pair of Canadians will get a run at Billesley Common as Kyle Gilmour is handed his first go at the no7 shirt for Rotherham. Former Canada ‘A’ teammate Aaron Flagg is on the other side for Moseley, albeit on the bench this week as second row cover.
Tyler Hotson starts at no4 for Doncaster as the Knights attack the Dragons, and American hopeful Tom Bliss is on the bench for Ealing Trailfinders against Leinster ‘A’. Argentine loosehead prop Ignacio Saenz Lancuba moves up to start for Jersey against Connacht Eagles, and Uruguayan tighthead Mario Sagario runs out again for Munster ‘A’ against Ospreys Selects at Old Crescent Park.
