Brumbies

43 - 28

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Brumbies vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

ACT Brumbies go for goal with Jack Debreczeni taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

ACT Brumbies are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ben O'Donnell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben O'Donnell bursts through to advance the ACT Brumbies attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Nic White is finished off with a try.

78'

Declan Meredith comes on.

75'

Andy Muirhead comes off.

75'

Michael Naitokani comes on.

75'

Kalaveti Ravouvou comes off.

75'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Phillip Baselala getting some game time.

75'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Peni Matawalu being replaced.

75'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to ACT Brumbies.

72'

Yellow Card

Joseva Tamani (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

72'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Samuela Tawake getting some game time.

72'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua being replaced.

72'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Rusiate Nasove getting some game time.

70'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Kitione Salawa being replaced.

70'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Nick Frost coming on.

67'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Darcy Swain coming off.

67'

ACT Brumbies sub James Slipper comes onto the field.

63'

Blake Schoupp departs for ACT Brumbies.

63'

ACT Brumbies sub Luke Reimer comes onto the field.

60'

Pete Samu departs for ACT Brumbies.

60'

Fijian Drua sub Ratu Rotuisolia comes onto the field.

60'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Jack Debreczeni comes on for ACT Brumbies.

59'

Noah Lolesio leaves the field.

59'

Nic White comes on for ACT Brumbies.

59'

Ryan Lonergan leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Teti Tela kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Fijian Drua results in a try for Kalaveti Ravouvou.

58'

What a run here by Kalaveti Ravouvou as they get over the gainline!

58'

Kitione Salawa played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Ilaisa Droasese as they get over the gainline!

57'

Ilaisa Droasese comes on.

54'

Kitione Taliga comes off.

54'

Haereiti Hetet comes on.

52'

Livai Natave comes off.

52'

Billy Pollard comes on.

52'

Lachlan Lonergan comes off.

52'

Rhys Van Nek comes on.

52'

Allan Alaalatoa comes off.

52'

Jone Koroiduadua comes on.

52'

Samuela Tawake comes off.

52'

Blake Schoupp comes on.

51'

James Slipper comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Noah Lolesio kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by ACT Brumbies results in a try for Andy Muirhead.

50'

What a run here by Andy Muirhead as they get over the gainline!

50'

Ollie Sapsford sets up the try.

50'

Conversion

Teti Tela adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Iosefo Masi.

47'

Iosefo Masi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Tuidraki Samusamuvodre is finished off with a try.

47'

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

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Zuriel Togiatama being replaced.

46'

Noah Lolesio has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

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

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Teti Tela adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

42'

Try

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

41'

Peni Matawalu played a key part in that try.

41'

Yellow Card

Andy Muirhead (ACT Brumbies) is shown a yellow card

39'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Kalaveti Ravouvou being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fijian Drua as Peni Matawalu goes over.

35'

Trouble here as Joseva Tamani breaches the defence.

33'

Yellow Card

Darcy Swain (ACT Brumbies) is shown a yellow card

30'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

ACT Brumbies are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Pete Samu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben O'Donnell leads to a try for ACT Brumbies

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben O'Donnell took full advantage.

12'

Noah Lolesio hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by ACT Brumbies leads to a try for Ben O'Donnell

The defensive line has been broken as Ben O'Donnell goes through the gap.

Tom Wright sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Brumbies v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 14th April 2023, 02:35am PDT 
  
 GIO Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Brumbies win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Donnell

43 - 28

78'

Penalty Try

38 - 28

72'

Tamani

72'

31 - 28

Tela

59'

31 - 28

Ravouvou

58'

31 - 26

Lolesio

31 - 21

51'

Muirhead

29 - 21

50'

Tela

48'

24 - 21

Masi

47'

24 - 19

Lonergan

24 - 14

44'

Half Time

Tela

42'

19 - 14

Tela

41'

19 - 12

Muirhead

19 - 7

39'

Tela

35'

19 - 7

Matawalu

35'

19 - 5

Swain

19 - 0

30'

Lolesio

19 - 0

23'

Samu

17 - 0

22'

Lolesio

12 - 0

14'

O'Donnell

10 - 0

12'

O'Donnell

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Brumbies

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Brumbies

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

50%

3-6 secs

25%

36%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

108

Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Brumbies face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Fri 14th April 2023 at GIO Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 EST in the US.

Brumbies won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

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

Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Squads

The official squads for Brumbies 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.