Alex Tessier

Alex Tessier

Date of birth	(1993-09-03) 3 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth	Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Quebec
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	72 kg (159 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre Current team Exeter Chiefs International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2015–Present  Canada 53 Correct as of 2024-12-19

Alexandra Tessier (born 3 September 1993) is a Canadian rugby union player. She has competed for Canada at the 2017 and 2021 Rugby World Cup's.

Rugby career

2017–22

Tessier competed for Canada at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.[1]

In 2022, Tessier started in a test-match against Wales, it was a warm-up ahead of the World Cup which Canada won 31–3.[2][3] She was selected in Canada's squad for the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[4][5][6] She scored a try against the Eagles in their quarterfinal encounter.[7] She then featured in the semifinal against England, and in the third place final against France.[8][9][10]

2023

Tessier was named in Canada's squad for their test against the Springbok women and for the Pacific Four Series.[11][12] She started in her sides 66–7 thrashing of South Africa in Madrid, Spain.[13][14]

References

1. Harrigan, Scott (2017-07-05). "CANADA'S WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP ROSTER ANNOUNCED - ISN". Archived from the original on 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
2. "Canadian women's rugby team cruises to win over Wales in World Cup tune-up on home soil". www.cbc.ca. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
3. "Canada's rugby women win Wales 31-3, last warm-up match before World Cup". Revelstoke Review. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
4. "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
5. Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
6. "de Goede to lead Canada squad to World Cup in New Zealand". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
7. "Canada book Semi Final spot with big win over USA". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
8. Grey, Becky (2022-11-05). "England show grit to reach World Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
9. "England edge Canada in World Cup Classic". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
10. "Blue wave hits Canada as France celebrates Bronze victory". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
11. "Seven new names in Canada squad for Spain tour". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
12. "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.
13. "One-sided win for Canada over South Africa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
14. "Canada's Women's Rugby Team opens 2023 with convincing win over South Africa". Rugby Canada. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-28.