Overview
- Ardron, 34, is named at No. 8 for cap No. 39 in Calgary as Canada opens the Pacific Nations Cup against the United States.
- He confirmed Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys contacted him and, after talks with new coach Steve Meehan, he agreed to rejoin the squad.
- The Calgary fixture also begins Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign, with three tournament places available through the PNC.
- Ardron will return to France immediately after the match to start his Castres season, ruling him out of Canada’s Aug. 30 game in Sendai.
- France-based lock Evan Olmstead also joins a roster largely drawn from Major League Rugby, as Meehan seeks to halt recent losses to Belgium and Spain.