Five-try Fiji beat 14-man Japan to claim Pacific Nations Cup title

Tries from Waisea Nayacalevu, Eroni Mawi, Simi Kuruvoli and a double from Frank Lomani helped the islanders to an impressive win over the Brave Blossoms.

Ben Volavola added eight points off the tee, while for Japan, their scores came via Jone Naikabula and Semisi Masirewa, meaning they finish third on the table.

In the day's other match Samoa proved too strong for Tonga as they clinched a deserved 34-9 bonus-point victory.

As the scoreline suggests, the home side were full value for their win as they outscored their visitors by four tries to none with hooker Sama Malolo, flanker Miracle Fai'ilagi, inside centre Duncan Paia™aua and replacement scrum-half Melani Matavao crossing the whitewash.

Their other points came via the boot of fly-half Alai D'angelo Leuila, who finished with a 14-point haul after he slotted four conversions and a couple of penalties.

For Tonga, flyhalf William Havili added a penalty before his replacement, Otumaka Mausia, also succeeded with a couple of three-pointers off the kicking tee.

The win sees Samoa wrap up second place in the Pacific Nations Cup ahead of Japan, with Tonga finishing down in fourth after losing all three of their matches.