MONACO — Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament Saturday but a 17-12 loss to Britain in the Pool B finale means it will face a tougher draw in the quest for the final men’s berth in the Paris Olympic field.

The Canadians snapped a 29-game losing streak with a much-needed 31-12 win Friday over Uganda before dispatching China 33-14 Saturday at Stade Louis II.

MONACO — Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament Saturday but a 17-12 loss to Britain in the Pool B finale means it will…{ai:summary}<p>Canada broke a losing streak by defeating Uganda and China in the World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament, but lost to Britain in the Pool B finale. They will face a tougher draw in the quarterfinals as they strive for the final men's berth in the Paris Olympic field. #sports</p>

Canadian rugby 7s men advance in last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament in Monaco

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