Fijian Drua
20
Match Complete
Crusaders
10
| I. Armstrong-Ravula |  | 76 | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula |  | 46 | ||
| F. Lomani |  | 44 | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula | | 34 | ||
| S. Ravutaumada | | 33 | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula | | 23 | ||
| 19 | | T. Kemara | ||
| 18 | | S. Reece | ||
| 13 | | T. Kemara |
| 2 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Fiji Drua host for the first time this season and are sure to pile the pressure on the Crusaders after the defending champions’ 0-2 start. Join The Roar for live score updates from 12.05pm AEDT.
Match information
Venue: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Kick-off: 12.05pm (AEDT)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Fijian Drua $3.10, Crusaders $1.38 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
RESERVES: Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Mesake Doge, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Junior Ratuva
CRUSADERS (1-15): George Bower, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Dominic Gardiner, Tom Christie, Cullen Grace, Willi Heinz, Taha Kemara, Manasa Mataele, David Havili, Levi Aumua, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki
RESERVES: Ioane Moananu, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Tahlor Cahill, Mitchell Drummond, Jone Rova, Riley Hohepa
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: George Myers, Jeremy Markey.
Lr6050
Roar Rookie
Damn I thought it was Bray. Voice sounded super familiar but both good quality commentators :thumbup:
Otago Man
Roar Rookie
Sorry I'm being a bit earnest this week.
AgainAgain
Roar Rookie
I know OM. I was just being cheeky because I know you don'y let yourself get wound up and instead stay true to the things which are important. The saders are playing poorly though and even being wirhout Will Jordan and Ethan Blackadder, that is no excuse for the rubbish they are putting out. Tbey still.have a torward pack that can match and better any side. They are light on at halfback and first-five but that still is no excuse. If I was a player or coach I woukd be quite upset (I am often in trouble and get teased about being too emotional - a cjlhallenge I have spent a lifetime working on) at what the team is putting out.
Chika
Roar Rookie
In for a Penney, in for a pounding
Rongowhakaata
Roar Rookie
A really tough watch if you are a Crusaders of NZ Rugby supporter. Way too many errors at set piece and transitioning in to attack. The Drua owned the breakdown. The cake of soap was difficult to deal with. The forwards did not seem to be working as a unit. Very sobering watch. Great from the Drua though. Building a fortress there. Good on them.
Footy Franks
Roar Rookie
Penney what a coach
Rugbytrylover
Roar Rookie
Rob Penney? Mmmm. Knew that from his Waratah stint.
ThugbyFan
Roar Guru
A hard place to win is Fiji. The Drua seem to grow an arm and a leg in front of their raucous crowd. Add the heat and humidity and only a very good team can win there. I tipped the Drua mainly on the basis of above plus the Crusaders just have too many rookies in their side. They should improve once the injured start returning, meanwhile they have to cop the losses as “learning and experience”. :stoked:
Lomax
Roar Rookie
Fall of a dynasty? Penny 0 from 8 in super rugby.
Wally James
Roar Guru
It’s been a long time since the Crusaders went 60 minutes without scoring!
Kai Levuka
Roar Rookie
Selestino Ravutaumada might disagree with you. Or Voreqe Lomani.
Hhhmmmm
Roar Rookie
Well done mick Byrne and Fiji !
Olly
Roar Rookie
Oh wow, did not expect to see that scoreline
Otago Man
Roar Rookie
Don't get me wrong the Crusaders are playing poorly but previous versions of this side would of overcame the conditions. I'm guessing they will finally play at home next week?
AgainAgain
Roar Rookie
Well that is this weeks excuse :happy:
The Crow Flies Backwards
Roar Rookie
Young fly half Armstrong- Ravula probably Druas best. Tom Christie and Sevu Reece best for Saders
AgainAgain
Roar Rookie
Will the Saders are going to have to arrest the rot soon. Chiefs and Reds will have them on toast if they keep this up, even the Force and Rebs might fancy their chances.
Charlie Mackay
Roar Rookie
I took them, but with plenty of faith in the Drua!
Otago Man
Roar Rookie
Fiji is a very tough place to win if you are a visitor. Crusaders looked sapped by the conditions and blew some good territory with errors and hard Drua defence.
Charlie Mackay
Roar Rookie
Probably one to watch the Stan Mini Game tbh... but gee those 20 mins would be hectic viewing! :laughing: