Romania vs Canada Predictions - Romania to inflict another away defeat on Canada

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Romania have won 5 of their last 6 games against Canada.
Canada are on a six-match away losing streak.
Romania are favoured to cover the handicap.

Romania have often defeated Canada in recent meetings (Getty Images)

Romania vs Canada Predictions

Romania vs Canada Predictions
Head to Head
Romania Form
Romania Team News & Injuries
Canada Form
Canada Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Romania have often defeated Canada in recent clashes, and they play their best rugby at home. Canada are on a losing streak when playing on the road.

Romania have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Romania have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
Romania have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Canada.
Canada have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Canada have lost 6 consecutive away matches.
Canada have lost 3 consecutive away games.

Head to Head

Romania have a slight edge with five victories to three against Canada in eight meetings.

Romania Form

In July, Romania played three matches during their tour of South America, losing 40-16 to Chile, 70-8 to Uruguay, and 52-14 to Argentina XV.

Romania defeated Tonga 25-15 and Canada 35-27, lost 23-21 to Uruguay, and beat Germany 48-10 before losing 34-6 to Portugal in their last five home fixtures.

Romania have been in solid form at home, and they have consistently won their encounters against Canada in recent match-ups.

Romania Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Ștefan Buruiană, Tudor Butnariu, Ovidiu Cojocaru, Robert Irimescu, Vasile Balan, Thomas Crețu, Gheorghe Gajion, Iulian Harțig, Cosmin Manole, Alexandru Savin, Joji Sikote, Ionuț Donici, Nicolaas Immelman, Andrei Mahu, David Trăușan, Matthew Tweddle, Kemal Altinok, Cristi Boboc, Cristi Chirică, Adrian Mitu, Vlad Neculau, Dragoș Ser.

Backs: Alin Conache, Gabriel Rupanu, Toma Mîrzac, Dănuț Jipa, Hinckley Vaovasa, Alexandru Bucur, Mihai Graure, Gabriel Pop, Atila Septar, Jason Tomane, Tevita Manumua, Fonovai Tangimana, Iliesa Tiqe, Ovidiu Neagu, Paul Popoaia.

Canada Form

Canada finished in third place at the recent Pacific Nations Cup, losing 35-24 to Tonga in the playoffs.

Canada lost 35-27 to Romania, defeated the USA 34-20, and lost 57-15 to Japan, 63-10 to Fiji, and 35-24 to Tonga in their last five away games.

Canada are on a six-match losing streak away from home, and they have struggled to beat Romania in recent meetings, losing five of their last six.

Canada Team News & Injuries

Forwards: Austin Creighton, Dewald Kotze, Jeffrey Young, Cole Keith, Sam Miller, Emerson Prior, Kyle Steeves, Matt Tierney, Bryce Worden, Callum Botchar, Ryan Cozens, Izzak Kelly, Barnaby Waddell, Mason Flesch, Matthew Oworu, Sion Parry, Lucas Rumball, Piers von Dadelszen.

Backs: Brock Gallagher, Jason Higgins, James Naylor, Peter Nelson, Robbie Povey, Noah Flesch, Spencer Jones, Josh McIndoe, Talon McMullin, Kyle Tremblay, Nic Benn, Morgan Di Nardo, Josiah Morra, Jack Shaw, Cooper Coats.