Waratahs

32 - 18

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.

81'

Apisalome Vota comes on for Fijian Drua.

80'

Ilaisa Droasese leaves the field.

80'

Teddy Wilson comes on.

79'

Jake Gordon comes off.

79'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Great forward play by NSW Waratahs allows Mahe Vailanu to score the try.

77'

Harry Wilson comes on.

75'

Langi Gleeson comes off.

75'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Etonia Waqa getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

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

73'

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

73'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Langi Gleeson

71'

That's a great try assist by Max Jorgensen.

71'

What a brilliant play!! Caleb Muntz has had their conversion charged down…will that be significant at the end of this game??

70'

Try

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

68'

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

68'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Archer Holz coming on.

68'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Harry Johnson-Holmes coming off.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Taniela Rakuro coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Apisalome Vota coming off.

66'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Mark Nawaqanitawase

65'

Joey Walton sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Mark Nawaqanitawase goes through the gap.

65'

Fijian Drua sub Caleb Muntz comes onto the field.

63'

Kemu Valetini departs for Fijian Drua.

63'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Kemu Valetini kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

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

58'

Charlie Gamble comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Will Harris leaves the field.

56'

Ned Hanigan comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Hugh Sinclair leaves the field.

56'

Mosese Tuipulotu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Izaia Perese leaves the field.

56'

Mahe Vailanu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Dave Porecki leaves the field.

56'

Nephi Leatigaga comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Tetera Faulkner leaves the field.

56'

Apisalome Vota comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Taniela Rakuro leaves the field.

56'

Elia Canakaivata comes on.

54'

Ratu Meli Derenalagi comes off.

54'

Kemu Valetini comes on.

54'

Caleb Muntz comes off.

54'

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

53'

What a run here by Izaia Perese as they get over the gainline!

50'

Tevita Ikanivere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesake Doge coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Jone Koroiduadua coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

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.

44'

Try

Slick passing by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Dylan Pietsch.

43'

Dylan Pietsch makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Max Jorgensen played a key part in that try.

43'

Penalty Goal

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

26'

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

15'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Ben Donaldson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

A series of passes by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Mark Nawaqanitawase

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Nawaqanitawase took full advantage.

10'

Max Jorgensen played a key part in that try.

10'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 20th May 2023, 02:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

66%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

32 - 18

78'

Vailanu

30 - 18

77'

Gleeson

25 - 18

71'

Tamani

68'

20 - 18

Donaldson

20 - 13

66'

Nawaqanitawase

18 - 13

65'

Valetini

59'

13 - 13

Ikanivere

58'

13 - 11

Half Time

Pietsch

13 - 6

43'

Donaldson

8 - 6

26'

Muntz

14'

5 - 6

Nawaqanitawase

5 - 3

10'

Muntz

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

60%

3-6 secs

29%

25%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

135

Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Sat 20th May 2023 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 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 6th and Waratahs in 7th 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.