Fijian Drua

38 - 28

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.

80'

Conversion

Reece Hodge has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Melbourne Rebels are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Pone Fa'amausili picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Spellbinding play by James Tuttle is finished off with a try.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Naitokani took full advantage.

72'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Zuriel Togiatama getting some game time.

72'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ikanivere being replaced.

72'

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

70'

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

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Phillip Baselala coming on.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Reece Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Carter Gordon

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Carter Gordon goes through the gap.

66'

Brad Wilkin sets up the try.

66'

Fijian Drua sub Michael Naitokani comes onto the field.

64'

Kalaveti Ravouvou departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

Melbourne Rebels sub James Tuttle comes onto the field.

64'

Ryan Louwrens departs for Melbourne Rebels.

64'

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

62'

Melbourne Rebels sub Daniel Maiava comes onto the field.

61'

Vaiolini Ekuasi departs for Melbourne Rebels.

61'

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

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Elia Canakaivata to score the try.

58'

What a run here by Elia Canakaivata as they get over the gainline!

58'

Peni Matawalu played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Lachie Anderson as they get over the gainline!

58'

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Jone Tiko leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Tevita Ikanivere as they get over the gainline!

56'

Pone Fa'amausili comes on.

54'

Sam Talakai comes off.

54'

Cabous Eloff comes on.

54'

Matt Gibbon comes off.

54'

Joseva Tamani comes on.

52'

Isoa Nasilasila comes off.

52'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Livai Natave getting some game time.

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Emosi Tuqiri being replaced.

48'

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

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ratu Meli Derenalagi being replaced.

46'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with David Feliuai coming on.

43'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Stacey Ili coming off.

43'

Conversion

Reece Hodge adds the two points for Melbourne Rebels.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Andrew Kellaway.

41'

Andrew Kellaway makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Joe Pincus played a key part in that try.

41'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Andrew Kellaway coming on.

40'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Monty Ioane coming off.

40'

Melbourne Rebels sub Jordan Uelese comes onto the field.

40'

Alex Mafi departs for Melbourne Rebels.

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 Selestino Ravutaumada being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Melbourne Rebels sub Angelo Smith comes onto the field.

36'

Tuaina Taii Tualima departs for Melbourne Rebels.

36'

Trouble here as Joe Pincus breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Teti Tela makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Fijian Drua ends with a try for Kitione Salawa.

28'

Trouble here as Kitione Salawa breaches the defence.

27'

Kalaveti Ravouvou played a key part in that try.

27'

Conversion

Teti Tela makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Iosefo Masi as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Iosefo Masi breaches the defence.

25'

Kalaveti Ravouvou played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Reece Hodge makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Ryan Louwrens.

21'

Conversion

Teti Tela converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fijian Drua is finished off by Vilive Miramira

16'

Selestino Ravutaumada sets up the try.

16'

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

16'

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

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Lachie Anderson goes through the gap.

Conversion

Teti Tela has kicked a conversion.

Try

Selestino Ravutaumada intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Fijian Drua

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

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

Try

Great hands by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Ilaisa Droasese

The defensive line has been broken as Ilaisa Droasese goes through the gap.

Kalaveti Ravouvou sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Vilive Miramira goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Rebels 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 31st March 2023, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

101%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodge

78'

38 - 28

Fa'amausili

78'

38 - 26

Hodge

66'

38 - 21

Gordon

66'

38 - 19

Canakaivata

38 - 14

58'

Hodge

43'

33 - 14

Kellaway

41'

33 - 12

Half Time

Tela

33 - 7

29'

Salawa

31 - 7

28'

Tela

26 - 7

26'

Masi

24 - 7

25'

Hodge

23'

19 - 7

Mafi

21'

19 - 5

Tela

19 - 0

17'

Miramira

17 - 0

16'

Tela

12 - 0

Ravutaumada

10 - 0

Droasese

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Rebels

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Rebels

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

62%

3-6 secs

20%

26%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Fijian Drua vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Fri 31st March 2023 at HFC Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 20:35 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 4 places in the league table with Rebels in 7th and Fijian Drua in 11th 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.