ARIMA - Defending champion Canada cruised into the semifinals at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens with wins over Mexico and the Cayman Islands on Saturday.

After the Canadian men downed Mexico 35-7 to top their group, they thumped the Cayman Islands 40-7 in quarterfinal play.

Ian Jones led the way against the Cayman Islands with three tries with Thomas Isherwood adding two and Harry Corkum adding a single. Canada led at 26-7 the half.

Canada led Mexico 14-0 at the half, taking advantage of Mexican indiscipline to score its tries.

Michael Moloney opened the scoring from a quick-tap penalty from near the Mexican try-line. Johnny Franklin powered his way over for a second try after a penalty in favour of Mexico was reversed near its try-line.

Ethan Turner, Corkum and Adam Doane adde

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