Canada's U20 women's team defeated South Africa's U20's on Saturday, on the final day of competition at the 2011 Nations Cup, in Santa Barbara.

Canada's U20 women's team defeated South Africa's U20's on Saturday, on the final day of competition at the 2011 Nations Cup, in Santa Barbara.

Having dropped a disappointing match versus the United States on Day #3, the Canadians came out of the gates flying, with three tries in the opening half from Juhee Thompson, Miranda Siefert and Manitoba's Meagan Vestby.

The second-half would mirror the pace of the first, as Canada kept the intensity level high. Scores from Cass Orr, Gillian Pegg and Ashley Delaney rounded out a great performance; leading Canada to a 32 - 5 result.

With that victory, the Canadians claimed 3rd place in the 2011 U20 Nations Cup, a finished with a record of 2 - 2.

Assistant Coach Beth Barz had these words, following the contest:

"The attacking platform today was started by an entire group effort on defence. Efficient and specific execution in attack also made the game flow and made it easier for us to control the pace of the game. All players put their best effort forward today."

What is also worth noting is that Canada utilized its entire tour roster over the course of this tournament, with the vast majority of these extremely young players having played multiple matches against international opposition.

In the coming days, we will be presenting a wrap-up discussion with the Canadian coaching staff, to chart the future of the Canadian U20 program, and discuss the events of this summer's California tour.

Later, on the final day of Nations Cup action, the powerful tournament favourites from England claimed the Nations Cup title by defeating the Americans, by a score of 48 - 11.

Final Score: Canada (32) - South Africa (5)

Canadian Tries: Thompson, Vestby, Siefert, Orr, Pegg, Delaney

Canadian Conversions: Vestby (2)

Canada Roster vs. South Africa
PLAYER NAME (CLUB) School

1. DEMI STAMATAKIS Simon Fraser University
2. GILLIAN PEGG (MARKHAM IRISH CANADIAN) Queen’s University
3. SAMANTHA CRANDELL (CALGARY SARACENS) University of Calgary
4. CINDY NELLES (BELLEVILLE RFC) McMaster University
5. ABBY GOODWIN (UVIC) University of Victoria
6. ASHLEY SNIDER (WATERLOO COUNTY) University of Western Ontario
7. PANIZ PAHLAVANLU (UNITED RFC)
8. JUHEE THOMPSON (LETHBRIDGE RFC) University of Lethbridge
9. KAYLIE STUCKEY (ORMSTOWN SARACENS) Dawson College
10. DAKOTA WEIR (LETHBRIDGE RFC) University of Lethbridge
11. CASSANDRA ORR (LETHBRIDGE RFC) University of Lethbridge
12. CHARLENE MOCON (MISSISSAUGA BLUES)
13. BAILEY CAMPBELL (LETHBRIDGE RFC) University of Lethbridge
14. MIRANDA SEIFERT (NOTRE DAME REGINA)
15. MEAGAN VESTBY University of Manitoba
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16. OLIVIA DEMERCHANT (WOODSTOCK WILDMEN) St F.X. University
17. JILLIAN ANKUTOWICZ (LETHBRIDGE RFC) University of Lethbridge
18. CLARAGH PEGG (MARKHAM IRISH CANADIAN) Queen’s University
19. ASHLEY DELANEY (CALGARY SARACENS) University of Lethbridge
20. BRITTANY PRIDDLE (GEORGIAN BAY TITANS) University of Guelph
21. BRIANNA MILLER (SAINTE ANNE DE BELLEVUE RFC) McGill University
22. BIANCA FARELLA (TOWN OF MOUNT ROYAL RFC) Dawson College

Canada Staff:
Neil Langevin - Head Coach
Beth Barz - Assistant Coach
Anne LeLannic - Manager
Jeff Hull - Press Officer
Athletic Therapist - Jenn McKinnon

South Africa U20 Roster:
Nicole Flandorff
Mpho Mopeng
Simone Vosloo
Nonkasa Zwane
Katlego Moremi
Doreen Rakobela
Celeste Adonis
Zanele Mbokazi
Noluthando Mbambo
Khayalethu Mambalu
Elma Kemp
Nomthandazo Mathe
Mpho Moloto
Shona-Leah Weston
Nomzamo Ngcamu
Christiane Simpson
Maserame Bankiese
Chrisna Van Slicht
Nqobile Mhlangu
Ntomboxolo Nanto
Jaime Norton
Judith Chauke
Phindile Mtshali
Sarah Ramoraswi
Marithy Pienaar