Fijian Drua

20 - 10

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua

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Commentary

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Frank Lomani bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

77'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the penalty.

76'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ilaisa Droasese being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesulame Dolokoto coming on.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming on.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Meli Derenalagi coming off.

65'

Crusaders sub Tahlor Cahill comes onto the field.

62'

Cullen Grace departs for Crusaders.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Dom Gardiner goes through the gap.

61'

Crusaders sub Riley Hohepa comes onto the field.

60'

Taha Kemara departs for Crusaders.

60'

Crusaders sub Ioane Moananu comes onto the field.

60'

George Bell departs for Crusaders.

60'

Iliesa Junior Ratuva comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Epeli Momo leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Epeli Momo goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by David Havili as they get over the gainline!

58'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Ratu Rotuisolia leaves the field.

57'

Haereiti Hetet comes on.

52'

Livai Natave comes off.

52'

What a run here by Epeli Momo as they get over the gainline!

51'

Jone Rova comes on.

50'

Levi Aumua comes off.

50'

Jamie Hannah comes on.

50'

Quinten Strange comes off.

50'

Seb Calder comes on.

50'

Fletcher Newell comes off.

50'

Kemu Valetini comes on.

50'

Apisalome Vota comes off.

50'

Mitchell Drummond comes on.

50'

Willi Heinz comes off.

50'

Joe Moody comes on.

50'

George Bower comes off.

50'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Livai Natave getting some game time.

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Haereiti Hetet being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

46'

Try

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

44'

Heremaia Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Crusaders decided to go for goal with Taha Kemara taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

What an effort there by Selestino Ravutaumada as they score the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Selestino Ravutaumada being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Heremaia Murray breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Iosefo Masi breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the points for Fijian Drua.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Ikanivere bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'

Conversion

Taha Kemara converts the try.

19'

Try

Sevu Reece goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

18'

Levi Aumua sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Heremaia Murray goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Vilive Miramira goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Crusaders 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 8th March 2024, 05:05pm PST 
  
 Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

45%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

91%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Armstrong-Ravula

20 - 10

76'

Armstrong-Ravula

17 - 10

46'

Lomani

15 - 10

44'

Half Time

Armstrong-Ravula

10 - 10

34'

Ravutaumada

8 - 10

33'

Armstrong-Ravula

3 - 10

23'

Kemara

19'

0 - 10

Reece

18'

0 - 8

Kemara

13'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

38%

3-6 secs

30%

31%

6+ secs

10%

31%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

68'

75'

79'

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

Fijian Drua vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Fri 8th March 2024 at Churchill Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 01:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 17:05 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 2 places in the league table with Crusaders in 7th and Fijian Drua in 9th 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.