Blues

34 - 10

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Blues vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Cole Forbes getting some game time.

74'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Dalton Papali'i being replaced.

74'

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

71'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ikanivere being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Epeli Momo took full advantage.

69'

Blues make a substitution with AJ Lam coming on.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Rieko Ioane coming off.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kemu Valetini coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Iosefo Masi coming off.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Vilive Miramira coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Meli Derenalagi coming off.

68'

Stephen Perofeta curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

Great hands by Blues leads to a try for Zarn Sullivan

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Zarn Sullivan goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Mark Tele'a is finished off with a try.

62'

Fijian Drua sub Mesake Vocevoce comes onto the field.

61'

Ratu Rotuisolia departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Plummer goes through the gap.

59'

What a run here by Isoa Nasilasila as they get over the gainline!

57'

Peni Matawalu comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Frank Lomani leaves the field.

56'

Adrian Choat comes on for Blues.

56'

Anton Segner leaves the field.

56'

Sam Nock comes on for Blues.

55'

Finlay Christie leaves the field.

55'

Laghlan McWhannell comes on for Blues.

55'

Josh Beehre leaves the field.

55'

Jone Koroiduadua comes on.

51'

Mesake Doge comes off.

51'

Emosi Tuqiri comes on.

50'

Livai Natave comes off.

50'

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre comes on.

50'

Isikeli Rabitu comes off.

50'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Lay getting some game time.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a being replaced.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata getting some game time.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao being replaced.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ricky Riccitelli getting some game time.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Kurt Eklund being replaced.

47'

Epeli Momo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Frank Lomani adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ratu Rotuisolia dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Yellow Card

Finlay Christie (Blues) is shown a yellow card

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta adds the two points for Blues.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Hoskins Sotutu goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Hoskins Sotutu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yellow Card

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

38'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Caleb Clarke being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Mark Tele'a being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Tevita Ikanivere being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Elia Canakaivata being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Stephen Perofeta will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

Silky skills by Blues ends with a try for Dalton Papali'i.

32'

Trouble here as Dalton Papali'i breaches the defence.

32'

Stephen Perofeta sets up the try.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Stephen Perofeta curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Zarn Sullivan

19'

Rieko Ioane sets up the try.

19'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

15'

Try

Caleb Clarke scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

14'

Stephen Perofeta will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

11'

Try

Hoskins Sotutu scores the try from close range.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Epeli Momo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 23rd February 2024, 07:35pm PST 
  
 Semenoff Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sullivan

34 - 10

62'

Lomani

45'

29 - 10

Rotuisolia

43'

29 - 8

Christie

29 - 3

43'

Half Time

Perofeta

29 - 3

41'

Sotutu

27 - 3

40'

Armstrong-Ravula

38'

22 - 3

Papali'i

22 - 3

32'

Armstrong-Ravula

30'

17 - 3

Sullivan

17 - 0

19'

Perofeta

12 - 0

15'

Clarke

10 - 0

14'

Sotutu

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Blues

Fijian Drua

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

67%

3-6 secs

24%

21%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

105

Blues vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Fri 23rd February 2024 at Semenoff Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 19:35 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 5 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 2nd and Blues in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Fijian Drua Squads

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