Fabiola Forteza (born 4 August 1995) is a Canadian rugby union player.

Fabiola Forteza
Date of birth (1995-08-04) 4 August 1995 (age 28)
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back row
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
 Canada 20 (5)

Rugby career

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Forteza competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[1][2] She featured against the Eagles in the quarterfinals, against England in the semifinal, and in the third place final against France.[3][4][5][6]

In 2023, she was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the Pacific Four Series.[7][8] She started in Canada's 66–7 thrashing of South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[9][10] In the Pacific Series she scored a try in her sides 52–21 defeat to the Black Ferns at Ottawa.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  2. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-16). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  3. ^ "Canada book Semi Final spot with big win over USA". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  4. ^ Grey, Becky (2022-11-05). "England show grit to reach World Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  5. ^ "England edge Canada in World Cup Classic". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  6. ^ "Blue wave hits Canada as France celebrates Bronze victory". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  7. ^ "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  8. ^ "Kevin Rouet names Canada's Women's Rugby Team roster for Spain Tour and Pacific Four Series opener". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  9. ^ "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  10. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  11. ^ "Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  12. ^ Burnes, Campbell (2023-07-09). "Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
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