A white, green and blue Rugby ball lying on the lawn. (Photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / Ankevanwyk)

A white, green and blue Rugby ball lying on the lawn. (Photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / Ankevanwyk)

Sarnia Rugby Player Needs Your Vote For Canadian Player Of The Year

By Colin Gowdy

December 11, 2017 - 4:32pm

A Sarnia native has been nominated for the Canadian Sevens rugby player of the year.

Julia Greenshields went to St. Clair Secondary School and started her rugby career with the Sarnia Saints.

The 25-year-old played for the Western Mustangs and became a full-time member of the Canadian National Team in 2012.

She's competing with three other women for the honour and you can help Greenshields win by voting for her at surveymonkey.com/r/PlayerVoting2017.

The best of Canadian Rugby will be celebrated on March 8 in Vancouver.

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