Moana Pasifika

34 - 36

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fijian Drua is finished off by Taniela Rakuro

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Rakuro bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Selestino Ravutaumada is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kitione Salawa bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

75'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Rakuro getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Iosefo Masi being replaced.

73'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Henry Taefu getting some game time.

70'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with William Havili being replaced.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta coming off.

68'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Luteru Tolai coming on.

68'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

68'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Jonah Mau'u coming on.

68'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Michael Curry coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Moana Pasifika supporters go wild as Christian Leali'ifano successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Fijian Drua sub Peni Matawalu comes onto the field.

64'

Frank Lomani departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

Fijian Drua sub Sorovakatini Tuifagalele comes onto the field.

64'

Isoa Nasilasila departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

Fijian Drua sub Zuriel Togiatama comes onto the field.

64'

Tevita Ikanivere departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Timoci Tavatavanawai goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Manu Paea goes through the gap.

60'

Alamanda Motuga comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Jonah Mau'u leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Caleb Muntz kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Fijian Drua results in a try for Iosefo Masi.

57'

What a run here by Iosefo Masi as they get over the gainline!

57'

Selestino Ravutaumada played a key part in that try.

57'

Fine Inisi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Levi Aumua leaves the field.

57'

Manu Paea comes on for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Ere Enari leaves the field.

57'

Samuela Tawake comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Jone Koroiduadua leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Timoci Tavatavanawai as they get over the gainline!

53'

Caleb Muntz comes on.

52'

Teti Tela comes off.

52'

Mike McKee comes on.

52'

Mahroni Ngakuru comes off.

52'

Suetena Asomua comes on.

52'

Chris Apoua comes off.

52'

Tau Koloamatangi comes on.

52'

Abraham Pole comes off.

52'

Christian Leali'ifano has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Abraham Pole from scoring as they record the try for Moana Pasifika.

50'

Teti Tela has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Tevita Ikanivere from scoring that try!

44'

Tevita Ikanivere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Frank Lomani is finished off with a try.

44'

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Kalaveti Ravouvou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Levi Aumua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Jone Tiko coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Emosi Tuqiri coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano adds the two points for Moana Pasifika.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Danny Toala as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Danny Toala being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Abraham Pole.

38'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Neria Fomai being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Teti Tela does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

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

35'

Joseva Tamani sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Joseva Tamani being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Teti Tela makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Joseva Tamani scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Tevita Ikanivere is finished off with a try.

28'

Yellow Card

Samuel Slade (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

26'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Moana Pasifika are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Michael Curry picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Teti Tela curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

Fijian Drua are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tevita Ikanivere picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Frank Lomani took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano has kicked a conversion.

Try

Moana Pasifika are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Chris Apoua touching down.

That's a great try assist by Ere Enari.

Christian Leali'ifano has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Moana Pasifika are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Abraham Pole touching down.

Ere Enari sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 24th February 2023, 07:35pm PST 
  
 Go Media Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rakuro

76'

34 - 36

Leali'ifano

34 - 31

68'

Muntz

58'

31 - 31

Masi

57'

31 - 29

Pole

31 - 24

50'

Ikanivere

44'

26 - 24

Half Time

Leali'ifano

26 - 19

40'

Toala

24 - 19

38'

Tela

35'

19 - 19

Masi

35'

19 - 17

Tela

29'

19 - 12

Tamani

28'

19 - 10

Slade

19 - 5

26'

Leali'ifano

19 - 5

25'

Curry

17 - 5

23'

Ikanivere

19'

12 - 5

Leali'ifano

12 - 0

Apoua

10 - 0

Pole

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

41%

3-6 secs

26%

38%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Fri 24th February 2023 at Go Media 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 19:35 EST in the US.

Moana Pasifika 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 5 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 7th and Moana Pasifika in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua Squads

The official squads for Moana Pasifika 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.