VICTORIA - After suffering the first loss of their 2013 CDI Premier League season against James Bay Athletic Association on Oct. 26, the University of Victoria Vikes will look to rebound with a win against Vancouver Rowing Club, Nov. 2 at 2:45 p.m in Vancouver.  

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With several players that include Nathan Yanagiya, Giuseppe du Toit, Patrick Kay and Nathan Hirayama unavailable due to international commitments and injuries, the Vikes have relied on depth within their system to fill roster holes throughout the 2013 season.

 "We have pretty much the same team as last week," said head coach Doug Tate. "I think we have to keep the number of points scored on us down this week. We also have to start the game a little bit better."

Both teams have identical records of two wins and one loss, with the Vikes holding a strong edge in points scored, totaling 115. Defensively, the Vikes have allowed 81 points against this season, with 45 of them coming in their previous match against James Bay AA. In their first return season to the BCRU, the Rowers have posted 52 points through three games this season, while allowing 74 points against.

The Vikes will be looking to leapfrog first-place Burnaby Lake Rugby Club when they kick-off against the Rowers Nov. 2, at 2:45 p.m. in Vancouver.

Vikes roster:
 
1.          Clayton Thornber
2.          Casey Reed
3.          Dan Hrycyk
4.          Shea Wakefield
5.          Hayden Evans
6.          Jeff Nishma-Miller
7.          Liam Murray
8.          Robbie Anderson
9.          James Pitblado
10.       Fergus Hall
11.       Luke McCloskey
12.       Doug Fraser
13.       Dustin Dobravsky
14.       Willem du Plessis
15.       Kane Wyatt