Fijian Drua

27 - 24

Full Time

Hurricanes

Fijian Drua vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Eroni Sau bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

80'

Mesulame Dolokoto comes on.

78'

Etonia Waqa comes off.

78'

Penalty Goal

Kemu Valetini kicks the penalty.

78'

Red Card

Isaia Walker-Leawere (Hurricanes) is shown the red card

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Iosefo Masi bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ratu Meli Derenalagi bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

75'

Penalty Goal

Kemu Valetini has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Iosefo Masi took full advantage.

72'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Brayden Iose getting some game time.

70'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Du'Plessis Kirifi being replaced.

70'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jacob Devery coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming off.

67'

Hurricanes sub Devan Flanders comes onto the field.

64'

Brayden Iose departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Hurricanes sub Salesi Rayasi comes onto the field.

64'

Kini Naholo departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Fijian Drua sub Etonia Waqa comes onto the field.

62'

Elia Canakaivata departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

Hurricanes sub Brayden Iose comes onto the field.

60'

Devan Flanders departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Fijian Drua sub Eroni Sau comes onto the field.

60'

Selestino Ravutaumada departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Kemu Valetini kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Fijian Drua results in a try for Ratu Meli Derenalagi.

58'

Tevita Ikanivere played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Peni Matawalu as they get over the gainline!

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jordie Barrett kicks the conversion.

56'

TK Howden comes on for Hurricanes.

56'

Justin Sangster leaves the field.

56'

Jamie Booth comes on for Hurricanes.

56'

Cam Roigard leaves the field.

56'

Owen Franks comes on for Hurricanes.

56'

Tyrel Lomax leaves the field.

56'

Tevita Mafileo comes on for Hurricanes.

56'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Du'Plessis Kirifi from scoring as they record the try for Hurricanes.

56'

Ardie Savea played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Cam Roigard as they get over the gainline!

53'

Kemu Valetini comes on.

52'

Teti Tela comes off.

52'

Peni Matawalu comes on.

52'

Frank Lomani comes off.

52'

Livai Natave comes on.

52'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jordie Barrett kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Xavier Numia scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

Du'Plessis Kirifi sets up the try.

50'

Conversion

Frank Lomani adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Taniela Rakuro.

45'

Taniela Rakuro makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

45'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Jone Koroiduadua coming on.

44'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Samuela Tawake coming off.

44'

Hurricanes go for goal with Jordie Barrett taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Hurricanes leads to a try for Julian Savea.

42'

Julian Savea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Joshua Moorby played a key part in that try.

42'

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 Frank Lomani being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Yellow Card

Isaia Walker-Leawere (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

32'

Hurricanes go for goal with Jordie Barrett taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Hurricanes ends with a try for Julian Savea.

29'

Trouble here as Julian Savea breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Joshua Moorby is finished off with a try.

29'

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

24'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Kitione Salawa being replaced.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Haereiti Hetet bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

22'

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

20'

Conversion

Frank Lomani converts the try.

18'

Try

Taniela Rakuro goes on their own for a try.

17'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Tevita Ikanivere took full advantage.

12'

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

Frank Lomani steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Rakuro goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Fri 5th May 2023, 09:05pm CDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

42%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

74%

Possession Last 10 min

26%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Valetini

27 - 24

78'

Walker-Leawere

76'

24 - 24

Valetini

24 - 24

74'

Valetini

21 - 24

59'

Meli Derenalagi

19 - 24

58'

Barrett

56'

14 - 24

Kirifi

56'

14 - 22

Barrett

50'

14 - 17

Numia

50'

14 - 15

Lomani

14 - 10

46'

Rakuro

12 - 10

45'

Savea

42'

7 - 10

Half Time

Walker-Leawere

32'

7 - 5

Savea

29'

7 - 5

Lomani

7 - 0

18'

Rakuro

5 - 0

17'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Hurricanes

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Hurricanes

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

55%

3-6 secs

21%

25%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

Fijian Drua vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Fri 5th May 2023 at HFC Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Fijian Drua won the last encounter but Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes in 5th and Fijian Drua in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Hurricanes Squads

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