Fijian Drua
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Match Complete
Hurricanes
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| 79 |  | A. Morgan | ||
| 79 |  | X. Numia | ||
| 73 |  | J. Barrett | ||
| K. Valetini | | 69 | ||
| K. Salawa | | 45 | ||
| 40 | | A. Morgan | ||
| 38 | | J. O'Reilly | ||
| 34 | | A. Morgan | ||
| 33 | | J. Barrett | ||
| 15 | | A. Morgan | ||
| 14 | | D. Flanders | ||
| K. Valetini | | 11 | ||
| I. Rabitu | | 9 | ||
| 7 | | J. Barrett | ||
| 6 | | B. Proctor |
| 2 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 5 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
A pumped up Fijian Drua will be hoping to break the Hurricanes’ unbeaten run in this mouth-watering clash in Suva. Join The Roar for live scores and updates from 5.05pm (AEST).
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Match information
Venue: HFC Bank Stadium, Suva
Kick-off: 5.05pm (AEST)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Drua $3.85, Hurricanes $1.28 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Drua (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Sikeli Rabitu, Epeli Momo, Kimi Valetini, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, ,Samu Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Meli Derenaligi, Peni Matawalu, Michael Naitokani, Junior Ratuva
Hurricanes (1-15): Tevita Mafileo, James O’Reilly, Pasilio Tosi, Ben Grant, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (c), Du’Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, TJ Perenara, Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor, Kini Naholo, Josh Moorby
Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Siale Lauaki, Caleb Delany, Peter Lakai, Richard Judd, Ruben Love, Bailyn Sullivan
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant referees: Dan Waenga, Mike Winter
TMO: Richard Kelly
Danny McGowan
Roar Rookie
How was it worse than McReights? The Fijian player is on way down from being tackled. Though if it is worse he will get cited anyway so no probs.
ThugbyFan
Roar Guru
The inconsistency in the referees and TMO throughout the competition is really bad. To compound the matter, the judiciaries are even worse with the big suck-up to top nation clubs in both NH and SH. If an offence has 6 weeks, then give the bloke 6 weeks and forget the BS lowering of the penalty with feeling remorse, bible readings and confession. The only concerns towards any concessions I think are valid are was the red card offence as deliberate thuggery or where the player simply got it wrong?
johno
Roar Rookie
If McReight is 3 weeks, Kirifi is that and more. Not even a red card.
johno
Roar Rookie
How is Du’Plessis Kirifi’s hit not a red card? Far worse than the Fraser McReight hit last week. The inconsistency is killing the game.
Coker
Roar Rookie
Given it was a swinging arm, arguably closer to McDermott's. But either way it looked a pretty clear red.
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Unbeaten the whole season under Earle Kirton. That win over Auckland...
HiKa
Roar Rookie
I was a little surprised Kirifi’s YC stayed a YC. It might get looked at again on Monday. (If it doesn’t get RC’ed on Monday, can someone explain how it is different to McReight’s.)
Guess
Roar Rookie
Yeah they should get Whitaker
Ankle-tapped Waterboy
Roar Rookie
It's a surprise, isn't it? Takes me back to watching the squad that John Gallagher played in. That was stonkingly good team. NPC 1986.
ThugbyFan
Roar Guru
Full time and the Canes go for the bonus point kicking for the line. Drua win the LO but penalised. The Canes 2nd penalty LO-maul gets them a converted try to the reserve LHP off a dominant maul and the bonus point. Full time Canes 38 -Drua 15. TV stats show Drua had 80% possession in the 2nd half and about 90% territory while Canes copped 3 cards yet still won the match handsomely. The 10 minutes after Du’Plessis Kirifi’s card won this game for the Canes. On their line for most of the time and they did not concede a try. The great Hurricanes’ defence snuffed out the Drua momentum and you should see the Drua shoulders drop when they went for the penalty kick for 3 points rather than another LO-maul. Canes are a really good team and surely must be favourites for the SRP24 chocolates.
The Late News
Roar Rookie
No. Nor am I sucking in the big ones.
JD Kiwi
Roar Rookie
Certainly their best pack, which is the most important thing.
The Late News
Roar Rookie
Well played Hurricanes. A serious professional team knows what to do no matter what.
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Ankle-tapped Waterboy
Roar Rookie
Astonishing. 3 yellow cards, 14 playing 15 in the 80th minute, and the Hurricanes score a try for a bonus-point win!
The Crow Flies Backwards
Roar Rookie
Canes look like the real deal this year. Strong all over the park
Cannonball
Roar Rookie
Amazing effort by the Canes, not a weak link out there. Unfortunately, Drua reverted to type under pressure. Quick taps and basketball, too much individual stuff. Were playing 13 men for nearly a quarter of the game.
Qualify
Roar Rookie
No surprise. The NZ teams hardly take the foot off the gas against lesser opponents.
Bodger
Roar Rookie
Great defensive effort in the second half.
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