Overview

• Canada faces No. 9 Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup semifinal on Sunday at Denver’s DSG Park.
• Mason Flesch captains Canada for the rest of the tournament after injuries sidelined Lucas Rumball and Ben LeSage.
• Lineup shifts include Flesch moving to blindside flanker, Sion Parry to openside, Callum Botchar starting at lock, and Noah Flesch slotting in at centre.
• Fiji enter as titleholders and the competition’s lone top-10 side after topping Pool A with wins over Tonga and Samoa.
• Canada’s 2027 Rugby World Cup place is already confirmed following Japan’s victory over the United States.