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There’s still one more game to play, but Canadian rugby fans can breathe easier after the national squad defeated Germany 29-10 on Saturday in Marseille, France.

The game was the second tilt for both sides at the Rugby World Cup repechage tournament, an event that has the final spot at next year’s big dance in Japan on the line.

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Canada now has two wins and two bonus points, and sit well clear in first place.

The only team standing in their way is Hong Kong, who pulled off a big bonus point win against Kenya earlier on Saturday. That keeps them mathematically in the game, but their only hope of qualifying over Canada will be another bonus point win next Friday against the Canadians. The win must also deny the Canadians a bonus point.

That’s going to be a massive task for the Dragons, given Canada’s form.

In defeating the physical Germans, Canada displayed everything that’s suddenly right with their game: stout defensive play coupled with a rediscovered ability to drive home points at the most crucial times.