Fijian Drua

18 - 20

Full Time

Force

Fijian Drua vs Force

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Penalty Goal

Bayley Kuenzle makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

83'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Reesjan Pasitoa will have to re-adjust the radar.

82'

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

77'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Napolioni Bolaca getting some game time.

74'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Apisalome Vota being replaced.

74'

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

70'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Sorovakatini Tuifagalele being replaced.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kitione Salawa coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Vilive Miramira coming off.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa coming on.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Ian Prior coming off.

68'

Fijian Drua sub Manasa Saulo comes onto the field.

62'

Samuela Tawake departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

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

61'

Bo Abra comes on for Western Force.

60'

Harry Lloyd leaves the field.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Manasa Mataele goes through the gap.

59'

Jone Koroiduadua comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa leaves the field.

58'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Mesulame Dolokoto leaves the field.

56'

Andrew Ready comes on for Western Force.

56'

Feleti Kaitu'u leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Teti Tela adds the points for Fijian Drua.

55'

Peni Matawalu comes on.

53'

Frank Lomani comes off.

53'

Onisi Ratave comes on.

51'

Jona Mataiciwa comes off.

51'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Tim Anstee getting some game time.

47'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Thrush being replaced.

47'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Medrano getting some game time.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Greg Holmes being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Teti Tela adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Frank Lomani.

44'

Spellbinding play by Kalaveti Ravouvou is finished off with a try.

44'

Kalaveti Ravouvou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Ian Prior adds the two points for Western Force.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Fergus Lee-Warner dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Jake Strachan being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Western Force make a substitution with Reesjan Pasitoa coming on.

40'

Western Force make a substitution with Jake McIntyre coming off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Teti Tela kicks the penalty.

41'

Yellow Card

Ollie Callan (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

39'

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

38'

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

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Teti Tela will have to re-adjust the radar.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Fijian Drua ends with a try for Vinaya Habosi.

32'

Trouble here as Vinaya Habosi breaches the defence.

32'

Kalaveti Ravouvou sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Mesulame Dolokoto breaches the defence.

31'

Western Force decided to go for goal with Ian Prior taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ian Prior kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

Ian Prior converts the try.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Western Force allows Jeremy Thrush to score the try.

18'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Force 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 18th March 2022, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 Leichhardt Oval

Points Flow Chart

Force win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

33%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

11%

Possession Last 10 min

89%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kuenzle

83'

18 - 20

Tela

18 - 17

55'

Tela

15 - 17

45'

Lomani

13 - 17

44'

Prior

43'

8 - 17

Lee-Warner

42'

8 - 15

Half Time

Tela

8 - 10

41'

Callan

39'

5 - 10

Habosi

5 - 10

32'

Prior

25'

0 - 10

Prior

19'

0 - 7

Thrush

18'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Force

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Force

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

61%

3-6 secs

38%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

116

Fijian Drua vs Force Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Force in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Fri 18th March 2022 at Leichhardt Oval. 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 20:35 EST in the US.

Fijian Drua won the last encounter but Fijian Drua 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 Force in 9th and Fijian Drua in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Force Squads

The official squads for Fijian Drua vs Force will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.