In another action-packed weekend, Netherlands has pulled off a massive upset as the European nation was able to defeat Chile in Amsterdam, while Romania kept their winning streak intact.
Courage replaced consolation in the playoff for fifth in the Pacific Nations Cup; a determined, occasionally spontaneous Tonga too cunning for committed Canada 30-17.
Canada's quest for a victory in the 2024 Asahi Pacific Nations Cup came up just short as they fell 32 - 17 to Tonga in an end-to-end contest at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo.
Canadian captain Lucas Rumball has seen it all when it comes to rugby in his homeland. Cutting his teeth in the now-defunct Canadian Rugby Championship, the dynamic number eight rose through the ranks to become a key member of Canada's 2019 Rugby World Cup squad.
Canada head coach Kingsley Jones has made a handful of changes to his side's matchday 23 to face Tonga in the Pacific Nations Cup's fifth-place play-off.
Canada's search for a first win in the 2024 Asahi Pacific Nations Cup goes on as they succumbed to a first half blitz from the USA to lose 28 - 15 in California.
A dazzling display by first five-eighth Luke Carty and dogged second half defense earned the USA a 28-15 victory over neighbours Canada in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup.
After a three-year hiatus, USA Rugby will renew its border rivalry with Canada. The two teams have not met since 2021, when USA delivered a crushing win in the second leg of their World Cup Qualifier series.