The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians has beaten Canada 38‑13 in their World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match.

Captain Leone Nakarawa, Viliame Mata and Peceli Yato scored the tries for Fiji in the first half.

Fiji led 19‑13 in the first half.

In the second half, Mesulame Dolokoto, Josua Tuisova and Peni Ravai scored the tries for Fiji.

Fiji put on a massive defensive effort in the second half to keep the Canadians scoreless in the second half.

Coach, John McKee says he is happy with the performance but there is still room for improvement.

Canada coach Kingsley Jones says they played a good Fiji team.

Jones says Fiji capitalized on their scoring opportunities.

The Fiji team will now play Samoa this Saturday at the ANZ Stadium.

PLAY BY PLAY

Flying Fijians

38-13

Rugby Canada
  TIME  
  7" Canada take the lead slotting in a penalty thanks to Shane O'Leary
Viliame Mata scores a try for Fiji and gives us the lead 10"  
Conversion unsuccessful    
  12" Canada slots in another penalty to take the lead via Shane O'Leary
Peceli Yato scores for Fiji  18"  
conversion successful    
Jale Vatubua crosses the line but is held up 28"  
Nakarawa takes the ball at speed on the Canadian 5 metre line and is impossible to stop 29"  
Conversion is good    
  35" Kainoa Lloyd scores for Canada and gives Canadian fans something to smile about. Conversion is good
Halftime 19-13
  TIME  
Well constructed try to the Peni Ravai with the assist from Peceli Yato. Conversion successful. 44"  
Tuisova scores after great backline play off of the Fijian scrum. Conversion misses. 48"  
Osborne comes in to substitute Tuisova 53"  
Nakarawa substituted meaning that captaincy moves on to Ben Volavola 63"  
Mesulame Dolokoto scores for Fiji after the forwards make use of a lineout close to the try line. Conversion is good. "68  
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