Highlanders

57 - 24

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Yellow Card

Elia Canakaivata (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

79'

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

What a kick! Cameron Millar takes full advantage to score for Highlanders.

78'

Spellbinding play by Nikora Broughton is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Connor Garden-Bachop bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

78'

Fijian Drua go for goal with Frank Lomani taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fijian Drua is finished off by Frank Lomani

75'

Kalaveti Ravouvou played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kalaveti Ravouvou bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

75'

Sam Gilbert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Martin Bogado

73'

Jonah Lowe played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonah Lowe took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Zuriel Togiatama took full advantage.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with James Lentjes coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Will Tucker coming off.

66'

Fijian Drua sub Sorovakatini Tuifagalele comes onto the field.

62'

Ratu Rotuisolia departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

Highlanders sub Saula Mau comes onto the field.

62'

Jermaine Ainsley departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Jack Taylor comes onto the field.

62'

Leni Apisai departs for Highlanders.

62'

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

62'

Elia Canakaivata comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Kitione Salawa leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Frank Lomani kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Fijian Drua are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tevita Ikanivere touching down.

58'

Cameron Millar comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Mitch Hunt leaves the field.

57'

Sam Gilbert has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

53'

Folau Fakatava comes on.

53'

Aaron Smith comes off.

53'

Josh Bekhuis comes on.

53'

Pari Pari Parkinson comes off.

53'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on.

53'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Highlanders results in a try for Jonah Lowe.

52'

What a run here by Jonah Lowe as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Aaron Smith.

52'

Peni Matawalu comes on.

50'

Taniela Rakuro comes off.

50'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Meli Tuni getting some game time.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Emosi Tuqiri being replaced.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua getting some game time.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Samuela Tawake being replaced.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Vilive Miramira getting some game time.

45'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Joseva Tamani being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Highlanders.

45'

Try

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

43'

Connor Garden-Bachop makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Highlanders as Mitch Hunt goes over.

40'

Aaron Smith played a key part in that try.

40'

The left post denies Frank Lomani from adding the extras.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Fijian Drua is finished off by Taniela Rakuro, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Taniela Rakuro being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Selestino Ravutaumada sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Apisalome Vota being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Teti Tela comes on for Fijian Drua.

32'

Kemu Valetini leaves the field.

32'

Yellow Card

Connor Garden-Bachop (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

31'

Trouble here as Emosi Tuqiri breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Jonah Lowe breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

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

29'

Trouble here as Sam Gilbert breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Martin Bogado scores from close range.

27'

Aaron Smith played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Connor Garden-Bachop bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

24'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Highlanders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ethan de Groot picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Aaron Smith.

21'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Jermaine Ainsley

16'

Connor Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Nikora Broughton took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Kemu Valetini converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Frank Lomani

13'

Spellbinding play by Apisalome Vota is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Apisalome Vota took full advantage.

13'

Highlanders sub Connor Garden-Bachop comes onto the field.

11'

Jake Te Hiwi departs for Highlanders.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 24th March 2023, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

75%

% Of Game In Lead

69%

Possession Last 10 min

31%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Canakaivata

79'

57 - 24

Millar

57 - 24

79'

Millar

55 - 24

78'

Lomani

75'

50 - 24

Bogado

50 - 19

73'

Lomani

59'

45 - 19

Ikanivere

58'

45 - 17

Lowe

45 - 12

52'

Gilbert

40 - 12

45'

Smith

38 - 12

43'

Half Time

Hunt

33 - 12

40'

Rakuro

33'

28 - 12

Garden-Bachop

28 - 7

31'

Gilbert

28 - 7

30'

Gilbert

26 - 7

29'

Gilbert

21 - 7

28'

Bogado

19 - 7

27'

Gilbert

14 - 7

22'

de Groot

12 - 7

21'

Gilbert

7 - 7

17'

Ainsley

5 - 7

16'

Valetini

14'

0 - 7

Lomani

13'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

56%

3-6 secs

23%

26%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Highlanders vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Fri 24th March 2023 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. 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.

Highlanders won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 7th and Highlanders in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Fijian Drua Squads

The official squads for Highlanders 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.