Blowout triumphs by Japan and defending champion Fiji in Sunday's Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals set the stage for a rematch of last year's final.

Japan had tries from Tongan-born Amato Fakatava, Hayate Era, captain Warner Dearns, Dylan Riley, Shinobu Fujiwara and reserves Kenji Sato and Keijiro Tamefusa in a 62-24 rout of Tonga at Denver, Colorado.

Fiji ripped Canada 63-10 behind a Kalaveti Ravouvou hat trick to join Japan in next Saturday's final at Salt Lake City, Utah.

"They will be fast. We'll be ready. We'll prepare for that," Fiji coach Mick Byrne said. "We've got a few things to focus on ourselves. We know we're going to be in for a battle next week."

Fiji's rolled over Japan 41-17 in last year's final.

"Fiji beat us pretty easily last year so we've got a lot to work on," Jap

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