Force

34 - 14

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Force

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ilaisa Droasese bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Etonia Waqa bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

76'

Isi Naisarani comes on.

75'

Michael Wells comes off.

75'

Elia Canakaivata comes on.

75'

Isoa Nasilasila comes off.

75'

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

75'

Try

Carlo Tizzano scores the try from close range.

74'

Ian Prior played a key part in that try.

74'

Western Force make a substitution with Ian Prior coming on.

68'

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

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Tom Horton coming on.

65'

Western Force make a substitution with Folau Fainga'a coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Western Force supporters go wild as Max Burey successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

The Western Force pack has powered over for Folau Fainga'a to score the try.

64'

Western Force sub Siosifa Amone comes onto the field.

63'

Tom Robertson departs for Western Force.

63'

Fijian Drua sub Livai Natave comes onto the field.

61'

Haereiti Hetet departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Caleb Muntz comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Kalaveti Ravouvou leaves the field.

59'

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Frank Lomani leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Folau Fainga'a goes through the gap.

58'

George Poolman comes on.

53'

Manasa Mataele comes off.

53'

Etonia Waqa comes on.

50'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes off.

50'

Tim Anstee comes on.

50'

Rahboni Vosayaco comes off.

50'

Jone Tiko comes on.

50'

Jone Koroiduadua comes off.

50'

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

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Eroni Sau being replaced.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Felix Kalapu getting some game time.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ryan McCauley being replaced.

46'

Ilaisa Droasese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Max Burey adds the two points for Western Force.

42'

Try

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

41'

Western Force make a substitution with Marley Pearce coming on.

40'

Western Force make a substitution with Angus Wagner coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

Max Burey kicks the penalty.

42'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Rahboni Vosayaco being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

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

39'

Conversion

Frank Lomani does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta scores from close range.

32'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Frank Lomani as they hook it left.

27'

Conversion

Frank Lomani converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Eroni Sau

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Eroni Sau took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Iosefo Masi is finished off with a try.

14'

Conversion

Max Burey converts the try.

10'

Try

Folau Fainga'a scores the try from close range.

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa played a key part in that try.

Max Burey has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Western Force are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Manasa Mataele touching down.

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Fri 12th May 2023, 02:35am PDT 
  
 HBF Park

Points Flow Chart

Force win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

12%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tizzano

34 - 14

74'

Burey

29 - 14

65'

Fainga'a

27 - 14

64'

Burey

22 - 14

42'

Williams

20 - 14

41'

Half Time

Burey

15 - 14

42'

Lomani

32'

12 - 14

Cirikidaveta

32'

12 - 12

Lomani

15'

12 - 7

14'

12 - 5

Burey

12 - 0

10'

Fainga'a

10 - 0

Mataele

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Force

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

59%

3-6 secs

17%

25%

6+ secs

126

Rucks Won

Force vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Fri 12th May 2023 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 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 3 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 7th and Force in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Force vs Fijian Drua Squads

The official squads for Force 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.