Fijian Drua
36
Match Complete
NSW Waratahs
36
| 68 |  | T. Edmed | ||
| 67 |  | L. Swinton | ||
| 62 | | M. Vailanu | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula |  | 59 | ||
| 57 | | T. Edmed | ||
| 56 | | J. Walton | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula | | 49 | ||
| T. Ikanivere | | 49 | ||
| 46 | | T. Edmed | ||
| 45 | | C. Gamble | ||
| I. Masi | | 33 | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula | | 29 | ||
| I. Masi | | 28 | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula | | 20 | ||
| F. Lomani | | 18 | ||
| I. Armstrong-Ravula | | 14 | ||
| I. Masi | | 13 | ||
| 8 | | T. Edmed | ||
| 4 | | T. Edmed | ||
| 3 | | M. Vailanu |
| 5 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Match information
Venue: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Kick-off: 12.05pm (AEDT)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Fijian Drua $1.52, Waratahs $2.55 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
RESERVES: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Kitione Salawa, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Epeli Momo
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ned Hanigan, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen
RESERVES: Julian Heaven, Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Tom Ross, Miles Amatosero, Hugh Sinclair, Lachlan Swinton, Jack Grant, Triston Reilly
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referee: Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
RahRah
Roar Rookie
Yeah I miss his commentary.
Rongowhakaata
Roar Rookie
The Drua are fast becoming a threat away from home as well as at home. Winning a tight one against a very well organised and drilled Tahs was a further step I think in their developing self-belief. If they can carry that over into winning away they will become even more formidable. They have some serious world class athletes in their line up.
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Haha, that helps as well for sure
Olly
Roar Rookie
The execution was poor but the strategy was diabolical.
Olly
Roar Rookie
The play was never on.
Olly
Roar Rookie
Yes with penalty advantage.
Olly
Roar Rookie
I don't like the golden point but that does not change the stupidity of the Tahs. None of them are smart enough for Test level rugby. A team with zero rugby IQ.
Olly
Roar Rookie
Yes, play for the penalty then try the low percentage play......Tahs have zero game IQ.
Olly
Roar Rookie
Yes exactly.... Play for the penalty and only go for a field goal if you get advantage...oh wait, that is what the team did who won the game....
ThugbyFan
Roar Guru
To the Roar boys, you have the Drua #9 listed as Simione Kuruvoli, that was Frank Lomani in the #9 shirt, I recognise him from his days with the Drua when they won the old NRC. Though you are correct with the reserve half, Peni Matawalu. I guess S.Kuruvoli got hurt in a warm-up. I need to watch this match again as lots of players really put in a good game, some were rubbish in the 1st half but improved whereas others were plodders for the whole time. I will say I thought Ned Hannigan and Charlie Gamble put in excellent games both in attack and defence while Jake Gordon kept his team in the game. I also reckon Lauchlan Swinton was huge when he came on. He did loads of damage in defence and the rucks. To even out my accolades, some of the Tahs players really need to think about their game and how they can improve. However the Thugby box of chocolates is split between the Drua captain and their halfback, ie Meli Derenalagi and Frank Lomani. Both were everywhere in the game and were instrumental in the side's victory. ofc special mention to the Drua outside centre who carved up the Tahs' backs in the 1st half and scoring himself 3 juicy meat pies. Will definitely watch the replay in a couple of days time when the adrenaline levels drop. :laughing:
terrence
Roar Rookie
Bet the fijians are happy with the W. You wouldn't be saying that if the tahs won.
Perthstayer
Roar Rookie
Tricky, especially as not a long queue of alternatives. The excellent 2nd half doesnt polish what the the first half was.
mattocks15
Roar Rookie
a draw is a legitimate result and would've been a fair reflection of this game. Hopefully they dont keep it next year
Reds Harry
Roar Rookie
Well done Jake Gordon and the Tahs for setting it up. Pretty bad miss sorry to say, he wasn’t under much pressure either.
Perthstayer
Roar Rookie
Some marketing buffoon's idea.
Fin
Roar Rookie
Yeah I thought it was just a poor strike. 85 mins of huge Fijians running at you in brutal conditions might be a valid excuse but the set up wasn’t.
RoadBike
Roar Rookie
Yes.... Looks like he kicked half the pitch with that effort!
Fin
Roar Rookie
I know they are 1 from 5 but surely DC’s job is safe. It’s the best rugby they have played since 2014.
The Crow Flies Backwards
Roar Rookie
3 from 3 in my tipping
ThugbyFan
Roar Guru
The ref had his arm out about to award a penalty to the Drua then changed his mind when the Drua half wit (I mean halfback) slaps the Tah player (H.Thompson-Stringer though I initially thought it was L.Swinton). That was one tough (brave if you like) call by the ref. :stoked: