Chiefs

46 - 29

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Chiefs vs Fijian Drua

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

82'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will have to re-adjust the radar.

82'

Try

Fijian Drua are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kemu Valetini picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Peni Matawalu sets up the try.

80'

Yellow Card

Ollie Norris (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

79'

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

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Roe took full advantage.

74'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Florence getting some game time.

73'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kaylum Boshier being replaced.

73'

Damian McKenzie takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Shaun Stevenson leads to a try for Chiefs

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Shaun Stevenson took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta scores the try from close range.

69'

That's a great try assist by Peni Matawalu.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Chiefs sub Josh Jacomb comes onto the field.

63'

Anton Lienert-Brown departs for Chiefs.

63'

Fijian Drua sub Emosi Tuqiri comes onto the field.

63'

Haereiti Hetet departs for Fijian Drua.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Anton Lienert-Brown goes through the gap.

63'

Fijian Drua sub Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes onto the field.

62'

Etonia Waqa departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

Chiefs sub Josh Lord comes onto the field.

62'

Manaaki Selby-Rickit departs for Chiefs.

62'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Kaylum Boshier

59'

Quinn Tupaea played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Quinn Tupaea goes through the gap.

59'

Elia Canakaivata comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Meli Derenalagi leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Manaaki Selby-Rickit as they get over the gainline!

58'

Taniela Rakuro comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Iliesa Junior Ratuva leaves the field.

57'

Bradley Slater comes on for Chiefs.

57'

Samisoni Taukei'aho leaves the field.

57'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Mesulame Dolokoto leaves the field.

55'

Xavier Roe comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Cortez Ratima leaves the field.

55'

Quinn Tupaea comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Rameka Poihipi leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Etonia Waqa as they get over the gainline!

53'

George Dyer comes on.

52'

Reuben O'Neill comes off.

52'

Ollie Norris comes on.

52'

Aidan Ross comes off.

52'

Samuela Tawake comes on.

51'

Jone Koroiduadua comes off.

51'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Peni Matawalu getting some game time.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Chiefs leads to a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo.

42'

Etene Nanai-Seturo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Daniel Rona played a key part in that try.

42'

Anton Lienert-Brown makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fijian Drua sub Kemu Valetini comes onto the field.

40'

Michael Naitokani 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'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Anton Lienert-Brown being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Daniel Rona.

31'

Trouble here as Daniel Rona breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Damian McKenzie is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Daniel Rona breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fijian Drua is finished off by Iosefo Masi

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Iosefo Masi bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rameka Poihipi bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

17'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Cortez Ratima

15'

Spellbinding play by Rameka Poihipi is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Rameka Poihipi took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Kaylum Boshier

10'

Daniel Rona played a key part in that try.

10'

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

10'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Iosefo Masi

The defensive line has been broken as Iosefo Masi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 15th March 2024, 11:30pm PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

77%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

Possession Last 10 min

84%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Valetini

80'

46 - 29

Norris

46 - 24

79'

Stevenson

46 - 24

71'

Armstrong-Ravula

70'

41 - 24

Cirikidaveta

69'

41 - 22

McKenzie

41 - 17

66'

McKenzie

38 - 17

61'

Boshier

36 - 17

59'

McKenzie

31 - 17

43'

Nanai-Seturo

29 - 17

42'

Half Time

Armstrong-Ravula

36'

24 - 17

McKenzie

24 - 14

33'

Rona

22 - 14

31'

McKenzie

17 - 14

27'

Armstrong-Ravula

22'

14 - 14

Masi

21'

14 - 12

McKenzie

14 - 7

16'

Ratima

12 - 7

15'

McKenzie

7 - 7

11'

Boshier

5 - 7

10'

Armstrong-Ravula

0 - 7

Masi

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Chiefs

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

3-6 secs

40%

29%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

109

Last 5 Penalties

64'

68'

77'

79'

Chiefs

Fijian Drua

Chiefs vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 on Fri 15th March 2024 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:30. In South Africa it’s at 08:30 SAST, 19:30 NZST in New Zealand, 17:30 AEST in Australia and 23:30 EST in the US.

Chiefs 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 just 3 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 4th and Chiefs in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.