Fijian Drua

47 - 46

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Moana Pasifika go for goal with Christian Leali'ifano taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

Great forward play by Moana Pasifika allows Samiuela Moli to score the try.

78'

Yellow Card

Emosi Tuqiri (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

78'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Elia Canakaivata getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Vilive Miramira being replaced.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Peni Matawalu getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Kalaveti Ravouvou being replaced.

73'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Miracle Faiilagi coming on.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Penitoa Finau coming off.

67'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

Moana Pasifika are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Christian Leali'ifano touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Leali'ifano goes through the gap.

66'

Ere Enari sets up the try.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Michael Naitokani coming on.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Eroni Sau coming off.

65'

Fijian Drua sub Samuela Tawake comes onto the field.

60'

Mesake Doge departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Fijian Drua sub Emosi Tuqiri comes onto the field.

60'

Haereiti Hetet departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Fijian Drua sub Zuriel Togiatama comes onto the field.

60'

Tevita Ikanivere departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Moana Pasifika sub Fine Inisi comes onto the field.

60'

Henry Taefu departs for Moana Pasifika.

60'

Moana Pasifika sub Jonah Mau'u comes onto the field.

60'

Alamanda Motuga departs for Moana Pasifika.

60'

Moana Pasifika sub Mahroni Ngakuru comes onto the field.

60'

Mike McKee departs for Moana Pasifika.

60'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

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

58'

Samiuela Moli comes on for Moana Pasifika.

56'

Luteru Tolai leaves the field.

56'

Etonia Waqa comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Ratu Rotuisolia leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Iosefo Masi to score the try.

55'

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

55'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

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

52'

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

52'

That's a great try assist by Teti Tela.

52'

Abraham Pole comes on.

52'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes off.

52'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Chris Apoua getting some game time.

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Joe Apikotoa being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Frank Lomani adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Ilaisa Droasese from scoring that try!

44'

Ilaisa Droasese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano kicks the penalty.

41'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Henry Taefu coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Fine Inisi coming off.

40'

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 Joseva Tamani being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Moana Pasifika sub Fine Inisi comes onto the field.

35'

Henry Taefu departs for Moana Pasifika.

35'

Moana Pasifika sub Ere Enari comes onto the field.

35'

Jonathan Taumateine departs for Moana Pasifika.

35'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Christian Leali'ifano will have to re-adjust the radar.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Moana Pasifika is finished off by Levi Aumua, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Jonathan Taumateine sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Jonathan Taumateine being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

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.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Eroni Sau scores from close range.

31'

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

31'

Trouble here as Mesake Doge breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

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

28'

Try

Silky skills by Moana Pasifika ends with a try for William Havili.

27'

Trouble here as William Havili breaches the defence.

27'

Christian Leali'ifano played a key part in that try.

27'

Christian Leali'ifano curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

Great forward play by Moana Pasifika allows Ezekiel Lindenmuth to score the try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tima Fainga'anuku bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mike McKee bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

21'

Conversion

Frank Lomani converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Ilaisa Droasese

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Ilaisa Droasese took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Teti Tela is finished off with a try.

15'

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

15'

Conversion

Frank Lomani converts the try.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Iosefo Masi leads to a try for Fijian Drua

12'

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

12'

Spellbinding play by Vilive Miramira is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Frank Lomani has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ratu Meli Derenalagi scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Joseva Tamani goes through the gap.

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Moana Pasifika leads to a try for William Havili

The defensive line has been broken as William Havili goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Tima Fainga'anuku.

The defensive line has been broken as William Havili goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 26th May 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Moli

78'

47 - 46

Tuqiri

47 - 41

78'

Leali'ifano

67'

47 - 41

Leali'ifano

66'

47 - 39

Leali'ifano

60'

47 - 34

Pole

58'

47 - 32

Lomani

47 - 27

55'

Masi

45 - 27

55'

Lomani

40 - 27

53'

Masi

38 - 27

52'

Lomani

33 - 27

45'

Droasese

31 - 27

44'

Leali'ifano

41'

26 - 27

Half Time

Aumua

33'

26 - 24

26 - 19

31'

Leali'ifano

28'

21 - 19

Havili

27'

21 - 17

Lindenmuth

23'

21 - 12

Lomani

21 - 7

17'

Droasese

19 - 7

16'

Lomani

14 - 7

13'

Masi

12 - 7

12'

Lomani

7 - 7

Meli Derenalagi

5 - 7

Leali'ifano

0 - 7

Havili

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

64%

3-6 secs

23%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 26th May 2023 at Churchill Park. 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.

Moana Pasifika won the last encounter but Moana Pasifika 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 Moana Pasifika in 7th and Fijian Drua in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika Squads

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