Leif Carlson Explained

Leif Carlson
Birth Date:19 August 1973
Height:6 ft 7 in
Weight:240 lb
Position:Flanker
Repyears1:2002–03
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Leif Carlson (born August 19, 1973) is a Canadian former international rugby union player.

A 6 ft 7 in forward, Carlson was a member of the Canada national team in 2002 and 2003. He was capped three times, including a match against Wales at Millennium Stadium.[1] In 2003, Carlson made the 31-man preliminary squad for the Rugby World Cup and was the last player to be cut from the list after Al Charron declared fit.[2]

Carlson played for Delta-based club Brit Lions and had a stint in England with Coventry.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Wales 32-21 Canada . . November 16, 2002 . en.
  2. Web site: Charron boost for Canada . . en . September 17, 2003.
  3. News: Wilkinson . John . Canadians come to Coundon Road . . November 19, 2003 . en.