Fijian Drua

14 - 30

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Selestino Ravutaumada bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joseva Tamani bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

75'

Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesulame Dolokoto getting some game time.

70'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Chris Minimbi being replaced.

70'

Blues make a substitution with AJ Lam coming on.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Caleb Clarke coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Kemu Valetini successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Elia Canakaivata

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Elia Canakaivata goes through the gap.

65'

Peni Matawalu sets up the try.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kemu Valetini coming on.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Teti Tela coming off.

65'

Blues sub James Tucker comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Darry departs for Blues.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Rieko Ioane goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Clarke goes through the gap.

59'

Joseva Tamani comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Vilive Miramira leaves the field.

58'

James Lay comes on for Blues.

58'

Marcel Renata leaves the field.

58'

Jordan Lay comes on for Blues.

58'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi leaves the field.

58'

Peni Matawalu comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Frank Lomani leaves the field.

58'

Sam Nock comes on for Blues.

56'

Finlay Christie leaves the field.

56'

Bryce Heem comes on for Blues.

56'

Harry Plummer leaves the field.

56'

Akira Ioane comes on for Blues.

56'

Dalton Papali'i leaves the field.

56'

Jone Tiko comes on.

54'

Samuela Tawake comes off.

54'

Emosi Tuqiri comes on.

52'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

52'

Ricky Riccitelli comes on.

50'

Soane Vikena comes off.

50'

Apisalome Vota comes on.

50'

Eroni Sau comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Dalton Papali'i dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Fijian Drua sub Chris Minimbi comes onto the field.

40'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta departs for Fijian Drua.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Cameron Suafoa as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Cameron Suafoa being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Teti Tela does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fijian Drua as Elia Canakaivata goes over.

33'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Blues supporters go wild as Harry Plummer successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Blues ends with a try for Rieko Ioane.

27'

Trouble here as Rieko Ioane breaches the defence.

27'

Zarn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Kalaveti Ravouvou breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the penalty goal.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beauden Barrett bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ilaisa Droasese bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Clarke bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Eroni Sau took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Telea took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Mark Telea goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Blues 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Fri 28th April 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

71%

76%

Possession Last 10 min

24%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

71'

14 - 30

Valetini

14 - 27

67'

Canakaivata

12 - 27

66'

Barrett

50'

7 - 27

Papali'i

49'

7 - 25

Half Time

Barrett

40'

7 - 20

Suafoa

38'

7 - 18

Tela

7 - 13

34'

Canakaivata

5 - 13

33'

Plummer

32'

0 - 13

Barrett

28'

0 - 10

Ioane

27'

0 - 8

Barrett

25'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Blues

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Blues

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

65%

3-6 secs

30%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Fijian Drua vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 on Fri 28th April 2023 at Churchill Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Blues won the last encounter but Blues are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Blues in 3rd and Fijian Drua in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Blues Squads

The official squads for Fijian Drua vs Blues will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.