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Adam Zaruba and Gold Coast Sevens

Gold Coast Sevens: The Canadian men arrived at the Gold Coast Sevens with the weight of expectations after a record sixth-place finish in last season IRB World Series. They will likely surprise no one this season. , according to Hamilton Spectator. "It makes it harder for us in that teams will be making sure they put on their best performances here. But that great for us because that where we want to be. We want teams to take us seriously and play with an intensity that they would treat any of the top sides. We've got to deal with that. We're prepared and we come ready for that." Canada rugby sevens team faces more challenges this season than finding a replacement set of size 15 boots for Adam Zaruba, whose luggage did not join him upon touching down in Australia this week. "I think that one of our big challenges this year," acting Canadian coach Ben Herring said Wednesday from Australia. "Maybe last year teams didn't treat us as seriously as they should. I think people will be under no illusions that we can perform at a good level. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.