Alex Tessier
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| Date of birth | 3 September 1993 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Quebec | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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Alexandra Tessier (born 3 September 1993) is a Canadian rugby union player. She has competed for Canada at the 2017 and 2021 Rugby World Cup's.
Rugby career
[edit]2017–22
[edit]Tessier competed for Canada at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[1]
In 2022, Tessier started in a test-match against Wales, it was a warm-up ahead of the World Cup which Canada won 31–3.[2][3] She was selected in Canada's squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[4][5][6] She scored a try against the Eagles in their quarterfinal encounter.[7] She then featured in the semifinal against England, and in the third place final against France.[8][9][10]
2023
[edit]Tessier was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the Pacific Four Series.[11][12] She started in her sides 66–7 thrashing of South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ Harrigan, Scott (2017-07-05). "CANADA'S WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP ROSTER ANNOUNCED - ISN". Archived from the original on 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
- ^ "Canadian women's rugby team cruises to win over Wales in World Cup tune-up on home soil". www.cbc.ca. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ^ "Canada's rugby women win Wales 31-3, last warm-up match before World Cup". Revelstoke Review. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ "de Goede to lead Canada squad to World Cup in New Zealand". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ "Canada book Semi Final spot with big win over USA". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ Grey, Becky (2022-11-05). "England show grit to reach World Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "England edge Canada in World Cup Classic". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ "Blue wave hits Canada as France celebrates Bronze victory". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Kevin Rouet names Canada's Women's Rugby Team roster for Spain Tour and Pacific Four Series opener". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.