Here is the first message directly from New Zealand, exclusive to the Rugby Road Journal!
Hello Canada,
After our arrival in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Wednesday, October 15th, the Canada Avalanche had a day off before the start of competition at the New Zealand National Championships on Friday, October 17th.


The Canada Avalanche faced their first competitors in New Zealand today, with two games. The team posted a disappointing result in their first outing against Australia with a 34-28 loss against the Aussies. "Unforced errors were the problem for the Avalanche" said Coach Labrecque, as he made it clear to this small squad that "Australia didn't win this game, we lost it."
The team posted a much better result in the second game of the day, as the players settled down and got to work. The tone was set early by the Canadians, with a controlled, agressive first quarter. The New Zealand Manawatu were no match for the Avalanche with a final score of 46-31.
With three games scheduled for tomorrow, it will be a busy day for the Avalanche. Send us your good thoughts or e-mails at Cathy Cadieux, which will be passed along to the players.
We'll keep you posted!
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