Canada

28 - 55

Full Time

Japan

Canada vs Japan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Eoghan Cross has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Harumichi Tatekawa will have to re-adjust the radar.

81'

Try

An interception by Tomoki Osada allows them to race away to score.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tomoki Osada bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

80'

Conversion

Peter Nelson has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

What a kick! Takoda McMullin takes full advantage to score for Canada.

79'

Spellbinding play by Peter Nelson is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brock Gallagher bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Yoshitaka Yazaki took full advantage.

71'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Brock Gallagher getting some game time.

70'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Talon McMullin being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Talon McMullin took full advantage.

69'

Canada make a substitution with Mark Balaski coming on.

68'

Canada make a substitution with Andrew Coe coming off.

68'

Harumichi Tatekawa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jone Naikabula leads to a try for Japan

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Naikabula took full advantage.

67'

Tomoki Osada sets up the try.

67'

Canada make a substitution with Matt Oworu coming on.

65'

Canada make a substitution with Ethan Fryer coming off.

65'

Japan make a substitution with Tomoki Osada coming on.

65'

Japan make a substitution with Malo Tuitama coming off.

65'

Japan sub Eishin Kuwano comes onto the field.

64'

Sanaila Waqa departs for Japan.

64'

Japan sub Harumichi Tatekawa comes onto the field.

62'

Seungsin Lee departs for Japan.

62'

Japan sub Taiki Koyama comes onto the field.

62'

Shinobu Fujiwara departs for Japan.

62'

Canada sub James Stockwood comes onto the field.

62'

Izzak Kelly departs for Canada.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jason Higgins goes through the gap.

60'

Takoda McMullin comes on for Canada.

60'

Cooper Coats leaves the field.

60'

Cole Keith comes on for Canada.

56'

Conor Young leaves the field.

56'

Dewald Kotze comes on for Canada.

56'

Andrew Quattrin leaves the field.

56'

Djustice Sears-Duru comes on for Canada.

56'

Calixto Martinez leaves the field.

56'

Isaiah Mapusua comes on.

53'

Faulua Makisi comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Peter Nelson kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Canada leads to a try for Talon McMullin.

49'

Talon McMullin makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Andrew Quattrin sets up the try.

49'

Andrew Coe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Shuhei Takeuchi getting some game time.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Keijiro Tamefusa being replaced.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Mamoru Harada getting some game time.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Atsushi Sakate being replaced.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Takayoshi Mohara getting some game time.

46'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Shogo Miura being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Peter Nelson adds the two points for Canada.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Lucas Rumball dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee adds the two points for Japan.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Seungsin Lee dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Kanji Shimokawa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Peter Nelson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Andrew Coe as they score the try.

36'

Trouble here as Cooper Coats breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Japan ends with a try for Dylan Riley.

29'

Spellbinding play by Nicholas McCurran is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Nicholas McCurran breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Warner Dearns as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Warner Dearns breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Seungsin Lee kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Japan is finished off by Kanji Shimokawa

21'

That's a great try assist by Yoshitaka Yazaki.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yoshitaka Yazaki bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malo Tuitama bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Seungsin Lee took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee has kicked a conversion.

Try

Japan are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Warner Dearns touching down.

That's a great try assist by Shinobu Fujiwara.

Conversion

Seungsin Lee has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Japan leads to a try for Malo Tuitama

The defensive line has been broken as Malo Tuitama goes through the gap.

Seungsin Lee sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Eoghan Cross blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canada v Japan 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 25th August 2024, 02:00pm PDT 
  
 BC Place 
  
 Eoghan Cross

Points Flow Chart

Japan win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

85%

Possession Last 10 min

15%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Osada

80'

28 - 55

Nelson

28 - 50

79'

McMullin

26 - 50

79'

Naikabula

67'

21 - 50

Nelson

21 - 45

50'

McMullin

19 - 45

49'

Nelson

14 - 45

45'

Rumball

12 - 45

44'

Lee

43'

7 - 45

Lee

42'

7 - 43

Half Time

Nelson

7 - 38

37'

Coe

5 - 38

36'

Lee

30'

0 - 38

Riley

29'

0 - 36

Lee

28'

0 - 31

Dearns

27'

0 - 29

Lee

25'

0 - 24

Lee

22'

0 - 21

Shimokawa

21'

0 - 19

Lee

0 - 14

Dearns

0 - 12

Lee

0 - 7

Tuitama

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Canada

Japan

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Defence Profile

Canada

Japan

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

80%

3-6 secs

38%

19%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Canada vs Japan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canada face off against Japan in Pacific Nations Cup Round 1 on Sun 25th August 2024 at BC Place. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 22:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 23:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 09:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 14:00 EST in the US.

Japan won the last encounter but Japan are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Japan sits at 12 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Canada holds 25.

The two sides are separated by 13 places in the rankings with Canada in position 25 and Japan in position 12 as such Japan are favourites on paper.

Canada vs Japan Squads

The official squads for Canada vs Japan will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.