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Fijian Drua face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Fri 10th March 2023 at Churchill Park. 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.
Crusaders won the last encounter but Crusaders are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Fijian Drua in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Fijian Drua vs Crusaders will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Kemu Valetini makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.
Great forward play by Crusaders allows Ioane Moananu to score the try.
Sevu Reece scores the try from close range.
Great hands by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Eroni Sau
A stunning solo try from Joseva Tamani
The touch judges raise their flags as Teti Tela kicks the conversion.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ilaisa Droasese dots the ball down from close range.
Brilliant skill shown there by Iosefo Masi as they go over the white wash for a try.
Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Great forward play by Crusaders allows Quentin MacDonald to score the try.
Nobody could stop that maul! Quentin MacDonald places the ball down for the try.