Rebels

42 - 27

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brad Wilkin bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

80'

Conversion

Matt To'omua has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Melbourne Rebels are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cameron Orr picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Tuttle bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

77'

Conversion

Teti Tela has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fijian Drua is finished off by Kalaveti Ravouvou

75'

Peni Matawalu played a key part in that try.

75'

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

75'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Van Nek getting some game time.

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Cabous Eloff being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Teti Tela has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Tevita Ikanivere

73'

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

73'

Selestino Ravutaumada played a key part in that try.

73'

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

73'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Carter Gordon getting some game time.

72'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Ray Nu'u being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Matt To'omua has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Cabous Eloff scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Maiava.

70'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with George Worth coming on.

68'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Glen Vaihu coming off.

68'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with James Tuttle coming on.

68'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Joe Powell coming off.

68'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Daniel Maiava coming on.

68'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Josh Hill coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Teti Tela successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Fijian Drua are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kitione Salawa touching down.

66'

Yellow Card

Reece Hodge (Melbourne Rebels) is shown a yellow card

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Kalaveti Ravouvou goes through the gap.

65'

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

63'

Fijian Drua sub Jona Mataiciwa comes onto the field.

60'

Apisalome Vota departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Fijian Drua sub Peni Matawalu comes onto the field.

60'

Frank Lomani departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Melbourne Rebels sub James Hanson comes onto the field.

60'

Jordan Uelese departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

Melbourne Rebels sub Cameron Orr comes onto the field.

60'

Matt Gibbon departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Ikanivere goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by Vinaya Habosi as they get over the gainline!

56'

Viliame Rarasea comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Sorovakatini Tuifagalele leaves the field.

55'

Haereiti Hetet comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa leaves the field.

55'

Kitione Salawa comes on.

53'

Vilive Miramira comes off.

53'

Sam Wallis comes on.

50'

Richard Hardwick comes off.

50'

Tevita Ikanivere comes on.

50'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

50'

Joe Powell comes on.

50'

James Tuttle comes off.

50'

Conversion

Matt To'omua adds the two points for Melbourne Rebels.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Ray Nu'u.

48'

Ray Nu'u makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Andrew Kellaway sets up the try.

48'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Samu Tawake coming on.

43'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Jone Koroiduadua coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Matt To'omua kicks the penalty.

41'

Penalty Goal

Teti Tela has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Penalty Goal

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Teti Tela successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Conversion

Matt To'omua does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jordan Uelese scores from close range.

28'

Penalty Goal

Matt To'omua does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Glen Vaihu took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Matt To'omua makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Vinaya Habosi goes through the gap.

Matt To'omua has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Melbourne Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Matthew Philip touching down.

That's a great try assist by James Tuttle.

The defensive line has been broken as Brad Wilkin goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 25th March 2022, 01:45am PDT 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

To'omua

42 - 27

79'

Orr

40 - 27

78'

Tela

76'

35 - 27

Ravouvou

75'

35 - 25

Tela

74'

35 - 20

Ikanivere

73'

35 - 18

To'omua

35 - 13

72'

Eloff

33 - 13

70'

Tela

67'

28 - 13

Salawa

66'

28 - 11

Hodge

28 - 6

65'

To'omua

28 - 6

49'

Nu'u

26 - 6

48'

Half Time

To'omua

21 - 6

41'

Tela

38'

18 - 6

Tela

33'

18 - 3

To'omua

18 - 0

30'

Uelese

16 - 0

28'

To'omua

11 - 0

17'

To'omua

8 - 0

10'

Philip

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Rebels

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

73%

3-6 secs

37%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

100

Rebels vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Fri 25th March 2022 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:45. In South Africa it’s at 10:45 SAST, 21:45 NZST in New Zealand, 19:45 AEST in Australia and 01:45 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 Fijian Drua in 10th and Rebels in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Rebels vs Fijian Drua Squads

The official squads for Rebels 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.