I don't know if they're totally resting starters, but instead they are really working hard to mix things up since Canada got to sit and watch them on the weekend. It is odd though, and hopefully the strategy hurts more than it helps!
Canada is 3-2 all time against Tonga. They are #12 ranked at this point in time and we are #14. It seemed like Tonga wanted nothing to do with their backs against New Zealand last week. That could either be pure preference or not wanting to face the New Zealand backs...I really don't know. I do hope that the Canadians get the ball out to guys like DTH Van Der Merwe and go for some long runs!
My prediction: Canada comes out strong and grinds out a 19-14 win over the Tongans.
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