Highlanders 43 - 20 Fijian Drua

● full_time 80 munud

12 Ebr 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 9

Forsyth Barr Stadium

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The Highlanders secured a commanding 43-20 victory over Fijian Drua at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Taniela Filimone was instrumental, scoring two tries within the first 12 minutes, setting the tone for the match. Cameron Millar converted both, showcasing his kicking accuracy. Thomas Umaga-Jensen added another try just before halftime, although Isikeli Rabitu responded for the Drua to make it 24-10 at the break. In the second half, Veveni Lasaqa and Jack Taylor further increased the Highlanders' lead, with Millar's conversions maintaining a steady scoreline. Simione Kuruvoli was sent to the sin bin for Fijian Drua, hampering their comeback efforts. Despite late tries from Ponipate Loganimasi and a yellow card for Kuruvoli, the Highlanders' dominant performance ensured their victory.

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Tywydd

Tymheredd: 13.3°C (Tymheredd o'r fod 9.1°C) Amodau: Clear Gwynt: 14.7 km/h, gusting to 22.5 km/h Lleithder: 67% Cwmwl: 5%

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Events

0' kickoff
1' try Taniela Filimone
12' try Taniela Filimone
13' conversion Cameron Millar
27' substitution Caleb Muntz
30' substitution Will Stodart
37' penalty Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
39' try Thomas Umaga-Jensen
40' try Isikeli Rabitu
40' substitution Haereiti Hetet
40' substitution Tai Cribb
40' half_time
40' second_half
43' try Veveni Lasaqa
45' conversion Cameron Millar
46' try Simione Kuruvoli
47' conversion Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
48' substitution Isoa Tuwai
51' try Ponipate Loganimasi
52' substitution Ethan de Groot
52' substitution Henry Bell
52' substitution Sefo Kautai
52' substitution Thomas Umaga-Jensen
58' yellow_card Simione Kuruvoli
59' try Jack Taylor
61' substitution Mesulame Dolokoto
61' substitution Mesake Doge
61' substitution Mesake Vocevoce
65' substitution Will Stodart
68' yellow_card_complete Simione Kuruvoli
69' substitution Simione Kuruvoli
73' substitution Inia Tabuavou
73' substitution Folau Fakatava
73' substitution Taniela Filimone
74' try Tanielu Tele'a
75' conversion Cameron Millar
80' try Sam Gilbert
81' conversion Cameron Millar
80' full_time