Overview

• Canada opened their Pacific Nations Cup campaign with a 34-20 victory over the United States in Calgary.
• Back-rower Tyler Ardron scored four tries on his return to Test rugby after a four-year absence and was named man of the match.
• Canada, under new coach Steve Meehan, leaned on a fast tempo and a dominant lineout to control key passages.
• The United States crossed through Dom Besag and Rufus McLean, and fly-half AJ MacGinty was shown a yellow card in the 65th minute.
• Canada travel to Japan next week needing either a four-try bonus or a loss by seven points or fewer to secure their World Cup path, while the USA prepare to host Japan in Sacramento on September 6.