Fijian Drua

25 - 24

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Penalty Goal

Kemu Valetini makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

82'

Fijian Drua decided to go for goal with Kemu Valetini taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Kemu Valetini comes on.

79'

Teti Tela comes off.

79'

Conversion

Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Great forward play by Crusaders allows Ioane Moananu to score the try.

77'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

Sevu Reece scores the try from close range.

73'

Sam Whitelock played a key part in that try.

73'

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'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Quentin MacDonald coming off.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming on.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Eroni Sau coming off.

67'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Teti Tela as it drops short of the posts.

67'

Try

Great hands by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Eroni Sau

66'

Kitione Salawa sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Kitione Salawa goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Braydon Ennor goes through the gap.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Taha Kemara coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Macca Springer coming off.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Noah Hotham coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Willi Heinz coming off.

65'

Crusaders sub Zach Gallagher comes onto the field.

62'

Sione Havili departs for Crusaders.

62'

The conversion is on its way from Teti Tela but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Joseva Tamani

60'

Spellbinding play by Frank Lomani is finished off with a try.

60'

Kalaveti Ravouvou comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Apisalome Vota leaves the field.

56'

Ratu Meli Derenalagi comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Elia Canakaivata leaves the field.

56'

Corey Kellow comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Scott Barrett as they get over the gainline!

56'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin comes on.

50'

George Bower comes off.

50'

Seb Calder comes on.

50'

Tamaiti Williams comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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.

49'

Apisalome Vota makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

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

47'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Ratu Rotuisolia coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Emosi Tuqiri coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Meli Tuni coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Crusaders sub Christian Lio-Willie comes onto the field.

36'

Corey Kellow departs for Crusaders.

36'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Frank Lomani being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Macca Springer comes on for Crusaders.

34'

Taha Kemara leaves the field.

34'

Samuela Tawake comes on for Fijian Drua.

33'

Jone Koroiduadua leaves the field.

33'

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.

31'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Iosefo Masi as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Iosefo Masi breaches the defence.

29'

Corey Kellow comes on.

26'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

26'

Conversion

Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Great forward play by Crusaders allows Quentin MacDonald to score the try.

21'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Taha Kemara getting some game time.

21'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Macca Springer being replaced.

21'

Fergus Burke hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Quentin MacDonald places the ball down for the try.

10'

Dallas McLeod comes on for Crusaders.

David Havili leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Joseva Tamani goes through the gap.

Teti Tela steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Selestino Ravutaumada goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Crusaders 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 10th March 2023, 07:35pm PST 
  
 Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

21%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Valetini

25 - 24

82'

Burke

78'

22 - 24

Moananu

77'

22 - 22

Reece

73'

22 - 17

22 - 12

66'

Tamani

17 - 12

60'

Tela

12 - 12

50'

Droasese

10 - 12

49'

Half Time

Masi

5 - 12

29'

Burke

22'

0 - 12

MacDonald

21'

0 - 10

MacDonald

10'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

63%

3-6 secs

37%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Fijian Drua vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

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.

Table Standings

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.

Fijian Drua vs Crusaders Squads

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.