PLAYOFF PREVIEW: #6 men’s rugby slated for RSEQ Semifinal battle with #5 McGill
October 24, 2024
October 26, 2024
- The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (5-1, 2nd in RSEQ regular season) versus McGill Redbirds (5-1, 3rd in RSEQ regular season)
- Location: Matt Anthony Field
- Kickoff: TBD
- Last meeting: Ottawa 21, McGill 37 – Oct. 5, 2024 at Stade Percival-Molson
- Broadcast: Gee-Gees YouTube
The stage is set for the RSEQ Semifinal. The Gee-Gees play host to the Redbirds. Ottawa will be looking to return to the RSEQ Championship game to defend their title.
OTTAWA GAME NOTES
- Major stat leaders
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- Tries: Evan Roy and Connor Billo – 5
- Converts: Glenn Roy – 18
- Glenn Roy finished the regular season with 60 points, leading the RSEQ with 17 converts, four tries, and two penalty kicks.
- This game is a repeat of the last two RSEQ semi-final matches for the Gee-Gees. In the 2022 season, McGill took a 31-24 win to eliminate Ottawa. In 2023, the Gee-Gees came out on top with a 20-11 win to advance to the RSEQ Final.
- During the regular season, the Gee-Gees only loss came at the hands of the Redbirds. They'll be looking for revenge while trying to earn their spot in the RSEQ Final.
MCGILL GAME NOTES
- Major stat leaders
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- Tries: Anderson Recker – 7
- Converts: Martin Laval – 17
- Like during the 2023 regular season, Martin Laval trailed Glenn Roy, ranking second in points. Laval scored 58 points during the season, making 17 converts and seven penalty kicks.
- While McGill was able to defeat Ottawa during the season, the Redbirds suffered a notable 58-14 loss to ETS. The Gee-Gees started their season with an 18-16 win over the Piranhas.