Fijian Drua

17 - 46

Full Time

Waratahs

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

Peni Matawalu comes on.

78'

Frank Lomani comes off.

78'

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

75'

Try

What a kick! Mark Nawaqanitawase takes full advantage to score for NSW Waratahs.

73'

Ben Donaldson played a key part in that try.

73'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Ben Dowling getting some game time.

72'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tane Edmed being replaced.

72'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Botha getting some game time.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lambert being replaced.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Harrison Goddard getting some game time.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jake Gordon being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Tane Edmed has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Max Jorgensen

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Max Jorgensen took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Tane Edmed.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Joseva Tamani coming off.

68'

Yellow Card

Zuriel Togiatama (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

68'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Will Harris coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Langi Gleeson coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Max Jorgensen goes through the gap.

65'

Fijian Drua sub Taniela Rakuro comes onto the field.

63'

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre departs for Fijian Drua.

63'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Tane Edmed successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

NSW Waratahs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tane Edmed touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Michael Hooper is finished off with a try.

62'

Fijian Drua sub Kaliopasi Uluilakepa comes onto the field.

60'

Livai Natave departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Elia Canakaivata comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Langi Gleeson from scoring as they record the try for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Jed Holloway played a key part in that try.

57'

Taleni Seu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Hugh Sinclair leaves the field.

56'

Tolu Latu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Dave Porecki leaves the field.

56'

Charlie Gamble comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Lachlan Swinton leaves the field.

56'

Sorovakatini Tuifagalele comes on.

52'

Ratu Rotuisolia comes off.

52'

Teti Tela comes on.

51'

Kalaveti Ravouvou comes off.

51'

Conversion

Tane Edmed adds the two points for NSW Waratahs.

48'

Try

Slick passing by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Ben Donaldson.

48'

Ben Donaldson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Langi Gleeson sets up the try.

48'

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

47'

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

47'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Tevita Ikanivere dots the ball down from close range.

43'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tetera Faulkner coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Archer Holz coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Joseva Tamani scores from close range.

31'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes on.

29'

Jone Tiko comes off.

29'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Caleb Muntz as they hook it left.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Nawaqanitawase bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

23'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani getting some game time.

22'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Peni Matawalu being replaced.

22'

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

22'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Iosefo Masi bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

22'

Yellow Card

Jone Tiko (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

18'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Fijian Drua sub Peni Matawalu comes onto the field.

11'

Frank Lomani departs for Fijian Drua.

11'

Conversion

Tane Edmed converts the try.

11'

Try

Dave Porecki scores the try from close range.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Max Jorgensen goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Lalakai Foketi goes through the gap.

Tane Edmed steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Waratahs 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 4th March 2023, 12:35am PST 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

15%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

81'

17 - 46

Nawaqanitawase

73'

17 - 43

Edmed

70'

17 - 38

Jorgensen

68'

17 - 36

Togiatama

17 - 31

68'

Edmed

63'

17 - 31

Edmed

62'

17 - 29

Edmed

58'

17 - 24

Gleeson

57'

17 - 22

Edmed

48'

17 - 17

Donaldson

48'

17 - 15

Muntz

17 - 10

44'

Ikanivere

15 - 10

43'

Half Time

Edmed

38'

10 - 10

Muntz

10 - 7

31'

Tamani

8 - 7

31'

Tiko

3 - 7

18'

Muntz

3 - 7

17'

Edmed

11'

0 - 7

Porecki

10'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

66%

3-6 secs

23%

20%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Sat 4th March 2023 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 00:35 EST in the US.

Waratahs won the last encounter but Waratahs 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 Waratahs in 6th and Fijian Drua in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Squads

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