The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will face Japan in the final of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup.
Fiji outclassed Canada 63-10 in the second semi-final at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado.
Mick Byrne’s men led 43-3 at halftime with tries to Taniela Rakuro (2), Mesake Vocevoce, Etonia Waqa, Kalaveti Rouvou and Eroni Mawi.
Kemueli Valetini was sweet off the tee in the first half, converting all five of the six tries and a penalty.
Before halftime, Mesake Doge was sent to the bin for a dangerous tackle, after review, the card was upgraded to a red.
Fiji’s discipline was in question and were forced to play with 13 players in the beginning of the second 40 with Etonia Waqa given a yellow card for a dangerous play.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Fiji defended well and earned a penalty with Valetini stepping up for the role, posting 51 points in 53 minutes.
Four minutes after, Fiji extended the scoreline with Ravouvou going in for his second and Valetini adding the extra two.
Canada had pulled one back through Brock Gallagher, but it wasn’t too long until Fiji responded with Ravouvou diving for his third try of the match.
His dynamic performance earned him the Plyer of the Match accolades.
In the first semi-final, Japan thumped Tonga 62-24 and USA defeated Samoa 29-13 in the 5th place play-off.
