Fiji vs Canada Preview & Prediction | 2026 Pacific Nations Cup | Semi-Final
by Trystan Pugh ·
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The semi-finals of the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup get underway as reigning champions Fiji take on Canada in Osaka.
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How to watch on TV & online: UK – Not available / USA – Paramount+
Fiji team news
Squad: Peni Ravai, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray, Isoa Tuwai, Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Manasa Mataele, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Virimi Vakatawa, Joji Nasova, Isikeli Rabitu
Replacements: Penaia Cakobau, Meli Tuni, Inoke Ravuiwasa*, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Terio Tamani, Caleb Muntz, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
Canada team news
Squad: Sam Miller, Dewald Kotze, Kyle Steeves, Daragh Doyle, Izzak Kelly, Mason Flesch, Siôn Parry, Lucas Rumball, Jason Higgins, Spencer Jones, Jamie Armstrong, Ben LeSage, Jacob Ince, Kyle Tremblay, Takoda McMullin
Replacements: TAustin Creighton, Emerson Prior, Bryce Worden, Barnaby Waddell, Ethan Fryer, Stephen Webb, Josh McIndoe
Fiji vs Canada prediction
Not since a 41-33 victory over Spain last November have Fiji contested a senior international, but they are straight into the thick of it here with a Pacific Nations Cup semi-final against Fiji.
The Pacific islanders are the reigning champions in this competition and the highest-ranked nation in this year's event, 15 places above that of Canada, and they will certainly fancy their chances of at least making the final.
Canada warmed up for this with a contest against Japan in Niigata last week, but they were comfortably beaten 57-12 as they struggled to lay a glove on Eddie Jones' men.
These sides met two years ago in this very tournament, with Fiji enjoying a 63-10 thrashing of the Maple Leafs, and while this may not be quite as one-sided given Fiji's recent inactivity, they should still be progressing to the final comfortably.
Fiji vs Canada tip: Fiji to win
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