Highlanders

43 - 20

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Highlanders

Events

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

81'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Sam Gilbert

80'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Gilbert bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

80'

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Tanielu Tele'a

74'

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

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sam Gilbert getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Filimone being replaced.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Adam Lennox getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Tuidraki Samusamuvodre getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Inia Tabuavou being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Millar took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Joseva Tamani took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ponipate Loganimasi took full advantage.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Philip Baselala coming on.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Simione Kuruvoli coming off.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tai Cribb coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Will Stodart coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

63'

Fijian Drua sub Ratu Rotuisolia comes onto the field.

61'

Mesake Vocevoce departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Samu Tawake comes onto the field.

61'

Mesake Doge departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Zuriel Togiatama comes onto the field.

61'

Mesulame Dolokoto departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Cameron Millar curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jack Taylor touching down.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Taylor goes through the gap.

59'

Yellow Card

Simione Kuruvoli (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

58'

What a run here by Selestino Ravutaumada as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Simione Kuruvoli as they get over the gainline!

53'

Tanielu Tele'a comes on.

52'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes off.

52'

Saula Ma'u comes on.

52'

Sefo Kautai comes off.

52'

Jack Taylor comes on.

52'

Henry Bell comes off.

52'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on.

52'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

52'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

Ponipate Loganimasi scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

What a run here by Ponipate Loganimasi as they get over the gainline!

51'

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

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Isoa Tuwai being replaced.

48'

Conversion

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

47'

Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Simione Kuruvoli.

46'

Spellbinding play by Inia Tabuavou is finished off with a try.

46'

Inia Tabuavou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Highlanders.

45'

Try

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

43'

Inia Tabuavou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

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

41'

Try

What an effort there by Isikeli Rabitu as they score the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Isikeli Rabitu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Joseva Tamani played a key part in that try.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Will Stodart coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tai Cribb coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Peni Ravai coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Haereiti Hetet coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Highlanders go for goal with Cameron Millar taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

What an effort there by Thomas Umaga-Jensen as they score the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

39'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Trouble here as Selestino Ravutaumada breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Mesake Doge breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Ponipate Loganimasi breaches the defence.

31'

Tai Cribb comes on for Highlanders.

30'

Will Stodart leaves the field.

30'

Isikeli Rabitu comes on.

28'

Caleb Muntz comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Jona Nareki breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joseva Tamani bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elia Canakaivata bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Filimone bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

17'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Taniela Filimone

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Taniela Filimone took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

10'

Cameron Millar has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Taniela Filimone

Jona Nareki sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 12th April 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Millar

43 - 20

81'

Gilbert

41 - 20

80'

Millar

36 - 20

75'

Tele'a

34 - 20

74'

Taylor

29 - 20

59'

Kuruvoli

58'

24 - 20

Loganimasi

51'

24 - 20

Armstrong-Ravula

47'

24 - 15

Kuruvoli

46'

24 - 13

Millar

24 - 8

45'

Lasaqa

22 - 8

43'

Rabitu

40'

17 - 8

Half Time

Umaga-Jensen

17 - 3

39'

Armstrong-Ravula

37'

12 - 3

Millar

12 - 0

13'

Filimone

10 - 0

12'

Filimone

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Highlanders

70%

Draw

Fijian Drua

28%

Conversion by Cameron Millar

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Fijian Drua

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

22%

52%

3-6 secs

65%

40%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

128

Last 5 Penalties

58'

64'

72'

76'

79'

Highlanders

Fijian Drua

Highlanders vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Sat 12th April 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Fijian Drua won the last encounter but Highlanders are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Fijian Drua in 10th and Highlanders in 11th 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.