Fijian Drua
14
Match Complete
Blues
30
| 71 |  | B. Barrett | ||
| K. Valetini |  | 67 | ||
| E. Canakaivata |  | 66 | ||
| 50 | | B. Barrett | ||
| 49 | | D. Papali'i | ||
| 40 | | B. Barrett | ||
| 38 | | C. Suafoa | ||
| T. Tela | | 34 | ||
| E. Canakaivata | | 33 | ||
| 32 | | H. Plummer | ||
| 28 | | B. Barrett | ||
| 27 | | R. Ioane | ||
| 25 | | B. Barrett |
| 2 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 3 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Blues travel to play against Drua in Fiji for the first time in this Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 match at Churchill Park, Lautoka. Join The Roar for live score updates from 12.05pm AEST.
The Blues lost lock Patrick Tuipulotu to injury this week, but will send out a strong lineup in Lautoka.
As expected, prop Nepo Laulala (calf) and fullback Stephen Perofeta (shoulder) are also missing with coach Leon MacDonald saying both face around a month on the sidelines.
Marcel Renata comes in to start at tighthead prop and Zarn Sullivan wears the No.15.
Game information
Venue: Churchill Park, Laukatoa
Kick-off: 12:05pm (AEST)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Odds: Drua $4.60, Blues $1.20 – odds via Playup
Teams
Drua (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Samuela Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Eroni Sau, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese.
Replacements: Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Jone Tiko, Chris Minimbi, Joseva Tamani, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Apisalome Vota.
Blues (1-15): Ofa Tuungafasi, Soane Vikena, Marcel Renata, Cameron Suafoa, Sam Darry, Adrian Choat, Dalton Papalii, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Zarn Sullivan.
Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, James Lay, James Tucker, Akira Ioane, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam.
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe.
HiKa
Roar Rookie
Didn't watch all of it, but the video review should find a few citations for RC worthy incidents. One I did see and could believe it was missed by ref, AR's and TMO was at 73:11 on match clock has Blues #22 put a shoulder straight into Drua #23 ball carrier's head.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
I agree Blou, the Blues just laid the template for the Canes. :thumbup:
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
The Canes will need to play a more structured game or they will get thumped.
WEST
Roar Guru
Good win by the Blues, tough contest playing in Fiji. Good dominance by the Blues, great work in the pack, nice line out drives. BB doing to much shuffling the ball along instead of having a crack. Drua first loss at home. Still very tough to play at home.
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
Well played by the Blues.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
The Canes are next in Fiji, so another cracking game for the locals to watch.
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
and the ref
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Congratulations to the Blues and their supporters, it is tough to play in Fiji with the supporters and heat.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
A brilliant Drua try denied be a forward pass.
WEST
Roar Guru
Wow! Can’t give the Drua an inch. Luckily there was a knock on
WEST
Roar Guru
It’s been an entertaining game
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Another knock on by the Drua to kill the momentum.
71
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Penalty successful to extend the Blues lead.
WEST
Roar Guru
13 phases, good work by the Blues
WEST
Roar Guru
Here we go. Drua get their tales up, blues can’t afford to go to sleep
Ankle-tapped Waterboy
Roar Rookie
Even with the momentum all with the Drua, they go sideline to sideline along the length of the Blues 22, until a knock on. Back for the earlier penalty, Drua take the lineout kick, manage to catch their own ball from the lineout, (these things are not taken for granted) and once more the rather good Drua #8 scores with a punch up Beaudan’s channel. Edited to add the mention by name: Elia Canakaivata
67
66
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Conversion through. 24-17 Blues