11 days ago International Rugby The 'toughest' RWC 2027 pool if draw was made today
Based on the highest-ranked teams in each band, the Springboks could be up against fellow former winners of the Webb Ellis Cup.
Canada face off against Belgium in Internationals on Sat 12th July 2025 at Clarke Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 00:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 01:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 11:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 09:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 16:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.
Belgium won the last encounter but Belgium are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Belgium in position 21 and Canada in position 25, underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Canada vs Belgium will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Canada are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sion Parry picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Thomas Wallraf (Belgium) is shown a yellow card
Hugo De Francq has kicked a penalty goal.
Hugo De Francq adds the points for Belgium.
The touch judges raise their flags as Hugo De Francq kicks the conversion.
A pinpoint kick has enabled Simeon Soenen to score the try.
Florian Remue (Belgium) is shown a yellow card
It's going to take a miracle to stop this Canada maul...no miracles today as Andrew Quattrin powers over.
Simeon Soenen goes on their own for a try.
Josiah Morra gathers the kick to score the try for Canada.
Florian Remue converts the try.
A series of passes by Belgium results in a try for Florian Remue
Cooper Coats kicks the penalty.