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39 - 3
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Live Updates

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

80'
Yellow Card

Ilaisa Droasese (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

79'
Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

78'
Try

An interception by Nikora Broughton allows them to race away to score.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nikora Broughton bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

76'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with James Arscott getting some game time.

74'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fakatava being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Whaanga took full advantage.

72'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens looks to land a drop goal but it misses, sailing past the right handside of the posts.

72'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nikora Broughton coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Sean Withy coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Ilaisa Droasese goes through the gap.

64'

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

64'

Fijian Drua sub Caleb Muntz comes onto the field.

64'

Iosefo Masi departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

Highlanders sub Matt Whaanga comes onto the field.

63'

Jake Te Hiwi departs for Highlanders.

63'

Highlanders sub Connor Garden-Bachop comes onto the field.

62'

Jona Nareki departs for Highlanders.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Iosefo Masi goes through the gap.

60'

Jack Taylor comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Henry Bell leaves the field.

59'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Ethan de Groot leaves the field.

59'

Vilive Miramira comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Etonia Waqa leaves the field.

59'

Ratu Rotuisolia comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Mesake Vocevoce leaves the field.

59'

Saula Ma'u comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Jermaine Ainsley leaves the field.

59'

Max Hicks comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Oliver Haig leaves the field.

59'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

58'
Try

A penetrating move by Highlanders results in a try for Timoci Tavatavanawai.

57'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens as they get over the gainline!

57'

Peni Matawalu comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Simione Kuruvoli leaves the field.

56'

Samuela Tawake comes on.

54'

Mesake Doge comes off.

54'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on.

54'

Tevita Ikanivere comes off.

54'

Taniela Rakuro comes on.

50'

Epeli Momo comes off.

50'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

50'
Try

Slick passing by Highlanders leads to a try for Jona Nareki.

49'

Jona Nareki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Sean Withy sets up the try.

48'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'
Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Emosi Tuqiri coming on.

43'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Jone Koroiduadua coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Simione Kuruvoli being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Oliver Haig being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Kitione Salawa being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'
Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Sam Gilbert has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

32'

Trouble here as Ajay Faleafaga breaches the defence.

31'

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

29'
Try

Silky skills by Highlanders ends with a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

28'

Spellbinding play by Jona Nareki is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Jona Nareki breaches the defence.

28'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the penalty goal.

25'
Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

19'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Jona Nareki

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

17'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Elia Canakaivata took full advantage.

11'

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

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Fijian Drua v Highlanders

Super Rugby Pacific - Round 14
Sat 25th May 2024, 10:05pm EDT
Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +36
Highlanders
Fijian Drua
Highlanders
Time in lead
Fijian Drua
65
Mins in lead
0
81%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
35%
Possession Last 10 min
65%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Droasese
79'
39 - 3
Gilbert
39 - 3
78'
Broughton
37 - 3
76'
Gilbert
32 - 3
58'
Tavatavanawai
30 - 3
57'
Gilbert
25 - 3
50'
Nareki
23 - 3
49'
Armstrong-Ravula
45'
18 - 3
Half Time
Gilbert
18 - 0
35'
Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
15 - 0
28'
Gilbert
10 - 0
25'
Gilbert
7 - 0
19'
Nareki
5 - 0
17'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.2
12
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
0.5
6
Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders
Fijian Drua
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Defence Profile

Highlanders
Fijian Drua
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
42%
48%
3-6 secs
41%
38%
6+ secs
12%
7%
75
Rucks Won
119

Last 5 Penalties

63'
64'
72'
72'
78'
Highlanders
Fijian Drua

Other Fixtures

45 - 47
FT
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11:15
Tomorrow
15:00
Sunday
08:00

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