CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Justin Douglas became Canada’s all-time tries leader with a pair of tries Saturday in a 28-7 win over Wales at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens.
Douglas had four tries on the day to take his career total to 126.
The speedster from Abbotsford, B.C., had tied Sean Duke’s record of 124 with a pair of tries in an earlier 29-15 loss to Australia. The Canadian men opened the day with a 21-14 loss to Scotland at Cape Town Stadium.
Captain Nathan Hirayama finished the day with a try and six conversions, upping his career points total to 1,502. He becomes the fourth player to reach the 1,500-point milestone.
Connor Braid and Pat Kay scored ties in the Scotland loss. Braid and Matt Mullins also touched down against Australia.
Canada will play in the consolation Challenge Trophy on Sunday.
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