Scrum time as the kick goes over the dead ball line

DTH van der Merwe finds himself in a 1 on 1 and puts in a great fend on his man and is forced to kick as the cross cover gets to him

Japan start the game and DTH van der Merwe fields it and Canada finally kick it out

The sides are out as we hear the anthems

Welcome to the coverage of this Pacific Nations Cup game between Canada & Japan. Both sides will be looking for a positive start to their campaign in this World Cup year but no more than Eddie Jones who coaches the Brave Blossoms