Fijian Drua

39 - 36

Full Time

Waratahs

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

Drop Goal

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Kemu Valetini successfully kicks the %a%.

87'

Fortune does not favour the brave in this case, as Tane Edmed hits the right upright with their drop goal attempt.

84'

Trouble here as Julian Heaven breaches the defence.

83'

Yellow Card

Peni Matawalu (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

80'

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

80'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

71'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

Lachlan Swinton scores the try from close range.

67'

Jake Gordon sets up the try.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Epeli Momo coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Taniela Rakuro coming off.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Emosi Tuqiri coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Haereiti Hetet coming off.

66'

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

66'

NSW Waratahs sub Julian Heaven comes onto the field.

64'

Mahe Vailanu departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

Tane Edmed curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

The NSW Waratahs pack has powered over for Mahe Vailanu to score the try.

62'

Yellow Card

Kitione Salawa (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

60'

Peni Matawalu comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Frank Lomani leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the points for Fijian Drua.

59'

Samuela Tawake comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Mesake Doge leaves the field.

57'

Hayden Thompson-Stringer comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Angus Bell leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Joey Walton.

56'

What a run here by Joey Walton as they get over the gainline!

56'

Mahe Vailanu played a key part in that try.

56'

Triston Reilly comes on for NSW Waratahs.

55'

Izaia Perese leaves the field.

55'

Kemu Valetini comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Apisalome Vota leaves the field.

55'

Hugh Sinclair comes on.

50'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes off.

50'

Miles Amatosero comes on.

50'

Jed Holloway comes off.

50'

Tom Ross comes on.

50'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes off.

50'

Lachlan Swinton comes on.

50'

Langi Gleeson comes off.

50'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes on.

50'

Meli Derenalagi comes off.

50'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

49'

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.

49'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

49'

Conversion

Tane Edmed adds the two points for NSW Waratahs.

46'

Try

Slick passing by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Charlie Gamble.

45'

Spellbinding play by Izaia Perese is finished off with a try.

45'

Izaia Perese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kitione Salawa coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Vilive Miramira coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

40'

Yellow Card

Mark Nawaqanitawase (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

38'

The left post denies Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula from adding the extras.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Iosefo Masi scores from close range.

33'

Trouble here as Iosefo Masi breaches the defence.

32'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Ilaisa Droasese breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Fijian Drua ends with a try for Iosefo Masi.

28'

Spellbinding play by Apisalome Vota is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Apisalome Vota breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ned Hanigan bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Fijian Drua are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Frank Lomani picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Tevita Ikanivere sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Iosefo Masi leads to a try for Fijian Drua

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Iosefo Masi took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Frank Lomani is finished off with a try.

13'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Rakuro goes through the gap.

Conversion

Tane Edmed has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Mahe Vailanu

The defensive line has been broken as Mahe Vailanu goes through the gap.

Charlie Gamble sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Pietsch goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Rakuro goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Waratahs 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 22nd March 2024, 06:05pm PDT 
  
 Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

57%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Extra Time End

Valetini

39 - 36

87'

Matawalu

36 - 36

80'

Full Time

Edmed

68'

36 - 36

Swinton

67'

36 - 34

Vailanu

62'

36 - 29

Salawa

36 - 24

60'

Armstrong-Ravula

36 - 24

59'

Edmed

57'

33 - 24

Walton

56'

33 - 22

Armstrong-Ravula

33 - 17

49'

Ikanivere

31 - 17

49'

Edmed

46'

26 - 17

Gamble

45'

26 - 15

Half Time

Nawaqanitawase

38'

26 - 10

Masi

26 - 10

33'

Armstrong-Ravula

21 - 10

29'

Masi

19 - 10

28'

Armstrong-Ravula

14 - 10

20'

Lomani

12 - 10

18'

Armstrong-Ravula

7 - 10

14'

Masi

5 - 10

13'

Edmed

0 - 10

Edmed

0 - 7

Vailanu

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

51%

3-6 secs

28%

36%

6+ secs

18%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

77'

80'

82'

86'

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Fri 22nd March 2024 at Churchill Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 01:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 18:05 EST in the US.

Waratahs won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Waratahs in 7th and Fijian Drua in 12th 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.