Fijian Drua

40 - 19

Full Time

Rebels

Fijian Drua vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

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

74'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ilaisa Droasese being replaced.

74'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with James Tuttle coming on.

68'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with David Feliuai coming off.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

68'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Caleb Muntz as they hook it left.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Darby Lancaster goes through the gap.

62'

Melbourne Rebels sub Maciu Nabolakasi comes onto the field.

62'

Brad Wilkin departs for Melbourne Rebels.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Frank Lomani goes through the gap.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Motikiai Murray comes onto the field.

60'

Etonia Waqa departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Meli Tuni comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Mesake Doge leaves the field.

58'

Emosi Tuqiri comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Livai Natave leaves the field.

58'

Tuaina Taii Tualima comes on.

54'

Rob Leota comes off.

54'

Ethan Dobbins comes on.

53'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

53'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Frank Lomani from scoring as they record the try for Fijian Drua.

52'

Lukas Ripley comes on.

51'

Filipo Daugunu comes off.

51'

Elia Canakaivata comes on.

50'

Meli Derenalagi comes off.

50'

Isoa Nasilasila comes on.

50'

Ratu Rotuisolia comes off.

50'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Matt Gibbon getting some game time.

48'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Aedo Kailea being replaced.

48'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Sam Talakai getting some game time.

48'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Tupou being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Waqa Nalaga.

46'

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

46'

Iosefo Masi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Caleb Muntz coming on.

44'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula coming off.

44'

Selestino Ravutaumada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Filipo Daugunu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with David Vaihu coming on.

42'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Jake Strachan coming off.

42'

Conversion

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

42'

Try

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

40'

Ilaisa Droasese played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Ilaisa Droasese being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Selestino Ravutaumada being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

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

35'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Tevita Ikanivere being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Rob Leota comes on.

27'

Maciu Nabolakasi comes off.

27'

Jake Strachan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Josh Canham scores from close range.

26'

Ryan Louwrens played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Kellaway bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

21'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fijian Drua is finished off by Ilaisa Droasese

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ilaisa Droasese bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

18'

Selestino Ravutaumada sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

17'

Melbourne Rebels sub Maciu Nabolakasi comes onto the field.

14'

Rob Leota departs for Melbourne Rebels.

14'

Conversion

Jake Strachan converts the try.

13'

Try

What a kick! Andrew Kellaway takes full advantage to score for Melbourne Rebels.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Andrew Kellaway took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Jake Strachan is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Angelo Smith took full advantage.

11'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Melbourne Rebels.

11'

Yellow Card

Frank Lomani (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Darby Lancaster goes through the gap.

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

Try

Great hands by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Waqa Nalaga

That's a great try assist by Ilaisa Droasese.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Rebels 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 31st May 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

56%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Muntz

40 - 19

53'

Lomani

38 - 19

52'

Muntz

33 - 19

48'

Nalaga

31 - 19

46'

Armstrong-Ravula

26 - 19

42'

Ravutaumada

24 - 19

40'

Half Time

Armstrong-Ravula

19 - 19

36'

Masi

17 - 19

35'

Canham

26'

12 - 19

Armstrong-Ravula

12 - 14

19'

Droasese

10 - 14

18'

Strachan

13'

5 - 14

Kellaway

12'

5 - 12

Penalty Try

11'

5 - 7

Lomani

5 - 0

11'

Nalaga

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Rebels

More Less

Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Rebels

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

66%

3-6 secs

25%

26%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

73'

75'

78'

Fijian Drua

Rebels

Fijian Drua vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Fri 31st May 2024 at Churchill Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on SuperSport, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Fijian Drua 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 1 place in the league table with Rebels in 7th and Fijian Drua in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Rebels Squads

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