Canada forced to replaced Evans at wing for Ireland rugby test due to concussion

TORONTO – Canada has had to make a change to its starting lineup for Saturday’s rugby test against Ireland with winger Matt Evans was ruled out due to a concussion.

Evans was initially included in the starting lineup but was subsequently ruled out of the match at BMO Field.

Fellow back Nick Blevins is also out of the matchday 23 due to a knee injury.

James Pritchard shifts from fullback to fill Evans’ position on the wing while Connor Braid comes in at fullback.

Pat Parfrey is added on the bench.

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