Nelson ‘incredibly grateful’ for World Cup chance

Dungannon's Peter Nelson made a return to club duty after representing Canada in the Autumn Test Series.

Nelson featured in Canada's fixtures with Romania, Georgia and Canada - all of which, unfortunately, ended in defeat.

However, it will do little to dampen spirits for Canada, who have qualified for the 2027 World Cup, where Nelson will hope to make an impact.

Nelson qualifies for Canada through his Toronto-born late grandmother. Making his debut for Canada in July 2019 against the United States, the 32-year-old now has over 30 caps.

“Moving over here has definitely been one of the best things I’ve ever done in my rugby career,” Nelson told the Toronto Star recently.

“I’m incredibly grateful to get the opportunity. I haven’t looked back since I first got here. I try and work incredibly hard to make the most of it, because I know how fortunate I am to be in the position I am and to have been to a World Cup (in 2019), to play in some of the games I’ve played in. And now with the opportunity to potentially go to another World Cup, (it) has been pretty incredible.”

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