Chiefs

50 - 17

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Chiefs vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chiefs is finished off by Etene Nanai-Seturo

80'

Daniel Rona sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daniel Rona bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian McKenzie bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

79'

Chiefs go for goal with Damian McKenzie taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tupou Vaa'i places the ball down for the try.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Leone Nawai getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Rona took full advantage.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Kitione Taliga getting some game time.

71'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Teti Tela being replaced.

71'

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'

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

71'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Isoa Nasilasila being replaced.

71'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Chris Minimbi getting some game time.

71'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Elia Canakaivata being replaced.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Cortez Ratima being replaced.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tupou Vaa'i getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Brodie Retallick being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Brodie Retallick

70'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Rona.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Rona took full advantage.

70'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Damian McKenzie as they hook it left.

67'

Fijian Drua sub Livai Natave comes onto the field.

63'

Haereiti Hetet departs for Fijian Drua.

63'

Fijian Drua sub Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes onto the field.

63'

Livai Natave departs for Fijian Drua.

63'

Fijian Drua sub Kalione Nasoko comes onto the field.

62'

Apisalome Vota departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

Chiefs sub Tyrone Thompson comes onto the field.

62'

Samisoni Taukei'aho departs for Chiefs.

62'

Simon Parker comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Pita Gus Sowakula leaves the field.

58'

Jone Tiko comes on.

54'

Samuela Tawake comes off.

54'

Livai Natave comes on.

52'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Haereiti Hetet (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

52'

Solomone Tukuafu comes on.

50'

John Ryan comes off.

50'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jared Proffit getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Norris being replaced.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Lord getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Manaaki Selby-Rickit being replaced.

47'

Teti Tela has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Ilaisa Droasese.

45'

Spellbinding play by Joseva Tamani is finished off with a try.

45'

Ilaisa Droasese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Gideon Wrampling makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Chiefs make a substitution with Gideon Wrampling coming on.

40'

Chiefs make a substitution with Rameka Poihipi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Samisoni Taukei'aho as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Samisoni Taukei'aho being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fijian Drua go for goal with Teti Tela taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fijian Drua as Michael Naitokani goes over.

36'

Yellow Card

Etene Nanai-Seturo (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

35'

Trouble here as Tevita Ikanivere breaches the defence.

29'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Damian McKenzie.

26'

Trouble here as Damian McKenzie breaches the defence.

26'

Rameka Poihipi played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Etene Nanai-Seturo bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

22'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kaylum Boshier picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Yellow Card

Apisalome Vota (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

19'

Conversion

Teti Tela converts the try.

16'

Try

Elia Canakaivata scores the try from close range.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Elia Canakaivata took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Shaun Stevenson

That's a great try assist by Samipeni Finau.

The defensive line has been broken as Samipeni Finau goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Rameka Poihipi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Rona goes through the gap.

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Cortez Ratima

The defensive line has been broken as Cortez Ratima goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 21st April 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

50 - 17

81'

Nanai-Seturo

48 - 17

80'

Vaa'i

43 - 17

73'

McKenzie

38 - 17

71'

Retallick

36 - 17

70'

Hetet

52'

31 - 17

Droasese

45'

31 - 17

Half Time

McKenzie

31 - 12

39'

Taukei'aho

29 - 12

37'

Naitokani

36'

24 - 12

Nanai-Seturo

24 - 7

35'

McKenzie

24 - 7

26'

Boshier

19 - 7

19'

Vota

19'

14 - 7

Tela

16'

14 - 7

Canakaivata

16'

14 - 5

McKenzie

14 - 0

Stevenson

12 - 0

McKenzie

7 - 0

Ratima

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Chiefs

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

48%

3-6 secs

29%

36%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Chiefs vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Fri 21st April 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Fijian Drua won the last encounter but Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 1st and Chiefs in 7th as such Fijian Drua are favourites on paper.

Chiefs vs Fijian Drua Squads

The official squads for Chiefs 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.