SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Defending champion Fiji conceded a try after two minutes but countered with five of its own to take a bonus point Saturday from a 32-10 win over Tonga in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup.

Tonga finished the match with 14 men after backrower Siosiua Moala received a second yellow card in the 68th minute which became a red card.

Fiji was able to gain surpluses of possession and territory in both halves to win a scrappy and ill-tempered match for its 11th win over Tonga in their last 12 meetings.

Later, Japan opened its campaign with a statement performance, scoring eight tries to two in a 57-15 win over Canada in Sendai, Japan. Canada had opened its campaign with a 34-20 win over the United States.

Japan led 17-10 after a tight first half but overwhelmed Cana

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