Rebels

41 - 20

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Mesake Doge comes on.

76'

Vilive Miramira comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Darby Lancaster bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

75'

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

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Nick Jooste being replaced.

74'

Red Card

Jone Koroiduadua (Fijian Drua) is shown the red card

73'

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

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Epeli Momo being replaced.

73'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Carter Gordon successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Filipo Daugunu leads to a try for Melbourne Rebels

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Filipo Daugunu took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by James Tuttle.

68'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Daniel Maiava coming on.

66'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Tuaina Taii Tualima coming off.

66'

Fijian Drua sub Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes onto the field.

64'

Ratu Rotuisolia departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

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

64'

Fijian Drua sub Elia Canakaivata comes onto the field.

64'

Meli Derenalagi departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

Melbourne Rebels sub Matt Proctor comes onto the field.

62'

Glen Vaihu departs for Melbourne Rebels.

62'

Melbourne Rebels sub James Tuttle comes onto the field.

62'

Ryan Louwrens departs for Melbourne Rebels.

62'

Simione Kuruvoli comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Selestino Ravutaumada leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Carter Gordon as they get over the gainline!

58'

Red Card

Frank Lomani (Fijian Drua) is shown the red card

56'

Jone Koroiduadua comes on.

54'

Mesake Doge comes off.

54'

Carter Gordon has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Glen Vaihu.

53'

What a run here by Glen Vaihu as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Carter Gordon.

52'

What a run here by Taniela Tupou as they get over the gainline!

52'

Waqa Nalaga comes on.

51'

Apisalome Vota comes off.

51'

David Feliuai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mafi getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Uelese being replaced.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Vaiolini Ekuasi getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Maciu Nabolakasi being replaced.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Tupou getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Sam Talakai being replaced.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Aedo Kailea getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Matt Gibbon being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Carter Gordon adds the two points for Melbourne Rebels.

46'

Try

The Melbourne Rebels maul march their way over the white wash for Maciu Nabolakasi to touch down.

45'

Conversion

Carter Gordon adds the two points for Melbourne Rebels.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Melbourne Rebels is finished off by Glen Vaihu, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Carter Gordon played a key part in that try.

41'

Fijian Drua sub Livai Natave comes onto the field.

40'

Haereiti Hetet departs for Fijian Drua.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Carter Gordon adds the two points for Melbourne Rebels.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Melbourne Rebels as Jordan Uelese goes over.

40'

Yellow Card

Ratu Rotuisolia (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

38'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ratu Rotuisolia scores from close range.

32'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

32'

The conversion is on its way from Carter Gordon but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Angelo Smith scores from close range.

28'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fijian Drua is finished off by Apisalome Vota

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Apisalome Vota bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Tevita Ikanivere.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Jooste bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Carter Gordon does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

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

14'

Try

Frank Lomani scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Kitione Salawa took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the penalty.

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula as it drops short of the posts.

The defensive line has been broken as Angelo Smith goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Jooste goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 5th April 2024, 01:35am PDT 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

86%

Possession Last 10 min

14%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Koroiduadua

73'

41 - 20

Gordon

41 - 20

69'

Daugunu

39 - 20

68'

Lomani

56'

34 - 20

Vaihu

34 - 20

53'

Gordon

29 - 20

46'

Nabolakasi

27 - 20

45'

Gordon

22 - 20

42'

Vaihu

20 - 20

41'

Half Time

Gordon

15 - 20

41'

Uelese

13 - 20

40'

Rotuisolia

38'

8 - 20

Armstrong-Ravula

34'

8 - 20

Rotuisolia

32'

8 - 18

Smith

8 - 13

28'

Vota

22'

3 - 13

Gordon

3 - 8

19'

Lomani

13'

0 - 8

Armstrong-Ravula

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Rebels

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

79%

71%

3-6 secs

17%

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

65'

71'

73'

Rebels

Fijian Drua

Rebels vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Fri 5th April 2024 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 09:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 01:35 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 1 place in the league table with Fijian Drua in 7th and Rebels in 8th 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.