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Samoa and Fiji will meet again in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015 final after both maintained their unbeaten records with tight victories over hosts Canada and Japan in Toronto on Wednesday.

The Samoans needed a try on the stroke of full-time by Sakaria Taulafo to snatch a 21-20 victory over Canada, the replacement prop catching a loose ball off a ricochet from a lineout to dive over and secure the final place.

Fiji, who had played out a thrilling 30-30 draw with Samoa in round two, had to hang on for a 27-22 victory against Japan, finishing the match with only 13 players as the Brave Blossoms came within inches of completing their comeback with another try.

The opening match of the triple header at BMO Field saw Tonga run out 33-19 winners over the USA, which means the ‘Ikale Tahi will play Japan in the third place play-off on Monday. The fifth place play-off will be a North American affair with winless Canada to face the USA Eagles.

Source: World Rugby