Fijian Drua

41 - 17

Full Time

Reds

Fijian Drua vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Lopeti Faifua comes on.

76'

Seru Uru comes off.

76'

Conversion

Kemu Valetini has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Joseva Tamani leads to a try for Fijian Drua

74'

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

74'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Kemu Valetini getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Teti Tela being replaced.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Meli Tuni getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Haereiti Hetet being replaced.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesulame Dolokoto getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming on.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Ratu Meli Derenalagi coming off.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Kalani Thomas coming on.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Tate McDermott coming off.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Jake Upfield coming on.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Ryan Smith coming off.

67'

Queensland Reds sub Josh Flook comes onto the field.

63'

Hunter Paisami departs for Queensland Reds.

63'

Queensland Reds sub Tom Lynagh comes onto the field.

63'

James O'Connor departs for Queensland Reds.

63'

Queensland Reds sub Richie Asiata comes onto the field.

62'

Matt Faessler departs for Queensland Reds.

62'

Fijian Drua sub Peni Matawalu comes onto the field.

62'

Eroni Sau departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

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

58'

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

58'

Michael Naitokani comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Iosefo Masi leaves the field.

56'

Lawson Creighton comes on.

54'

Josh Flook comes off.

54'

Samuela Tawake comes on.

53'

Mesake Doge comes off.

53'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

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

50'

Dane Zander comes on.

50'

Peni Ravai comes off.

50'

Sef Fa'agase comes on.

50'

Zane Nonggorr comes off.

50'

Yellow Card

Fraser McReight (Queensland Reds) is shown a yellow card

46'

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

44'

Penalty Goal

Frank Lomani kicks the penalty.

43'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Eroni Sau being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Kalaveti Ravouvou being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Etonia Waqa coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Ratu Rotuisolia coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fijian Drua decided to go for goal with Frank Lomani taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Caleb Muntz will have to re-adjust the radar.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Vilive Miramira scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Vilive Miramira breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as James O'Connor kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

James O'Connor makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Queensland Reds are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Fraser McReight picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

Caleb Muntz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'

Try

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

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kalaveti Ravouvou bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

17'

Iosefo Masi sets up the try.

17'

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

14'

Conversion

James O'Connor has kicked a conversion.

Try

Queensland Reds are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ryan Smith touching down.

That's a great try assist by Harry Wilson.

Conversion

Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Selestino Ravutaumada

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Reds 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 2nd June 2023, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

59%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

38%

Possession Last 10 min

62%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Valetini

41 - 17

75'

Tamani

39 - 17

74'

Lomani

34 - 17

59'

Ikanivere

32 - 17

58'

Lomani

27 - 17

52'

Doge

25 - 17

50'

McReight

46'

20 - 17

Lomani

20 - 17

43'

Half Time

Miramira

17 - 17

32'

O'Connor

27'

12 - 17

O'Connor

23'

12 - 14

McReight

21'

12 - 12

Ravouvou

12 - 7

17'

O'Connor

7 - 7

Smith

7 - 5

Muntz

7 - 0

Ravutaumada

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Reds

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Reds

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

65%

3-6 secs

25%

20%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Fijian Drua vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Fri 2nd June 2023 at HFC Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST in the US.

Reds 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 Reds in 7th and Fijian Drua in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Reds Squads

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