Waratahs

40 - 10

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes on for NSW Waratahs.

80'

Will Harris leaves the field.

80'

Yellow Card

Tiaan Tauakipulu (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

80'

Henry Robertson comes on.

78'

Jake Gordon comes off.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and James Turner took full advantage.

68'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tane Edmed coming on.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Ben Donaldson coming off.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Viliame Rarasea coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Isoa Nasilasila coming off.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jamie Roberts coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Lalakai Foketi coming off.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Hugh Sinclair coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Lachlan Swinton coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Baden Kerr successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

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

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Carlo Tizzano comes onto the field.

60'

Charlie Gamble departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

NSW Waratahs sub Tiaan Tauakipulu comes onto the field.

60'

Harry Johnson-Holmes departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

Tetera Faulkner comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Angus Bell leaves the field.

58'

Caleb Muntz comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Vilive Miramira comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Kitione Ratu leaves the field.

58'

Jone Koroiduadua leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Jake Gordon allows them to score the try.

56'

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

56'

Manasa Saulo comes on.

52'

Samuela Tawake comes off.

52'

Tom Horton comes on.

52'

Dave Porecki comes off.

52'

Mesu Dolokoto comes on.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Angus Bell.

51'

Jed Holloway sets up the try.

51'

Onisi Ratave comes on.

50'

Tevita Ikanivere comes off.

52'

Peni Matawalu comes on.

50'

Selestino Ravutaumada comes off.

50'

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

50'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Timoci Sauvoli getting some game time.

45'

Simione Kuruvoli comes off.

50'

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

45'

Yellow Card

Jone Koroiduadua (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

43'

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

42'

Try

Incisive passing by NSW Waratahs is finished off by Lalakai Foketi, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Angus Bell played a key part in that try.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

NSW Waratahs go for goal with Ben Donaldson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

The NSW Waratahs maul pushes over the tryline as Dave Porecki scores.

34'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jake Gordon bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson adds the points for NSW Waratahs.

21'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Penalty Goal

Baden Kerr does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

13'

Try

Will Harris scores the try from close range.

12'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as James Turner goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 18th February 2022, 12:45am PST 
  
 CommBank Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

92%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

96%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tauakipulu

40 - 10

80'

Kerr

64'

40 - 10

Nagusa

64'

40 - 8

Donaldson

40 - 3

57'

Gordon

38 - 3

56'

Donaldson

33 - 3

52'

Bell

31 - 3

51'

Koroiduadua

43'

26 - 3

Foketi

26 - 3

40'

Half Time

Porecki

21 - 3

34'

Donaldson

16 - 3

21'

Donaldson

13 - 3

19'

Kerr

15'

10 - 3

Donaldson

10 - 0

13'

Harris

8 - 0

12'

Donaldson

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

51%

3-6 secs

29%

35%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Fri 18th February 2022 at CommBank Stadium. 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 00:45 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 5 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 6th and Waratahs in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Squads

The official squads for Waratahs 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.