Pool B: Canada 42-0 Wales
If Scotland beat Fiji then Wales are out
Canada produced a comprehensive showing of their Rugby World Cup title credentials to inflict more misery on Wales and leave them staring down the barrel of elimination from the tournament.
Kévin Rouet’s side were widely expected to win Group B and qualify with minimal fuss but even compared to those pre-tournament expectations, this was a very impressive showing. They were far too strong for a Welsh side whose hopes of qualification felt doomed after last weekend’s heavy defeat to Scotland.
Sean Lynn berated his side after that loss and they were once again comfortably second best here against a Canadian group who look capable of going all the way after their first two outings. They rode out an early spell of Welsh pressure before coasting out to a 28-0 lead by half-time, securing the bonus point with four wonderful tries.
