EBB TIDE RFC
Over-40 Rugby
Victoria, BC, Canada
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Francisco was born in Argentina.  He dedicated himself to his first love rugby, began in his teens and developed into a celebrated first division player for Los Matreros and Pucara Clubs in Buenas Aires.

He moved to Los Angeles for 2 years where he met the love of his life, Rowena, and then moved to Saskatoon then       Regina and finally to Victoria where he played with the Ebb Tide until 2004. He toured Japan with the Ebb Tide in 1992.

He coached Victoria and Reynolds High School teams as well as selecting and developing young players for the BC Summer Games and Japan Cup. He also regularly played soccer during rugby’s off season to keep fit.

John was born in Victoria, Canada. 
His father won the first ever cap for Canada against Japan in 1932.

He played rugby for the Crimson Tide and BC and played against the New Zealand All Blacks in 1967.

He joined the Ebb Tide in 1972 and toured Japan several times as well as Britain, California and Newfoundland. As a long time Ebb Tide player John established lifelong friendships through rugby. His five grandsons have played rugby they all wore one of his favorite rugby ties at his funeral.

John’s wife Joy continues to enjoy the friendships made through rugby. 

Page last updated July 23, 2008