Fijian Drua 32 - 36 Brumbies

● full_time 80 minutes

15 Feb 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

HFC Bank Stadium

The Brumbies secured a narrow victory over the Fijian Drua, finishing 36-32. The away team took an early lead thanks to a try from Pollard, converted by Lolesio. The Drua responded with a try from Kuruvoli, leveling the score after Muntz's conversion. However, the home side faced challenges with two yellow cards in quick succession, allowing the Brumbies to capitalize with two more tries from Sapsford and Lonergan. The Drua made a strong comeback, with Karawalevu scoring twice and Muntz adding crucial penalties. Despite a late try from Reimer that sealed the win for the Brumbies, the Drua fought valiantly until the final whistle. This match showcased intense competition, with both teams displaying resilience and skill throughout.

Weather

Temperature: 29.4°C (Feels like 31.0°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 6.2 km/h, gusting to 13.5 km/h Humidity: 80% Cloud Cover: 89%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
3' try Billy Pollard
4' conversion Noah Lolesio
15' try Simione Kuruvoli
16' conversion Caleb Muntz
18' yellow_card Isikeli Rabitu
19' try Ollie Sapsford
24' yellow_card Vuate Karawalevu
25' try Ryan Lonergan
28' yellow_card_complete Isikeli Rabitu
29' penalty Caleb Muntz
33' penalty Caleb Muntz
33' substitution Samu Tawake
34' yellow_card_complete Vuate Karawalevu
37' try Ponipate Loganimasi
38' conversion Caleb Muntz
40' substitution Feao Fotuaika
40' half_time
40' second_half
46' substitution Luke Reimer
46' substitution Ratu Rotuisolia
49' try Rhys Van Nek
50' conversion Noah Lolesio
50' substitution Ryan Lonergan
50' substitution Haereiti Hetet
50' substitution Simione Kuruvoli
50' substitution Kemu Valetini
51' substitution Blake Schoupp
51' substitution Billy Pollard
52' substitution Lachlan Shaw
54' try Vuate Karawalevu
57' substitution Judah Qoro Saumaisue
60' try Vuate Karawalevu
60' substitution Vilive Miramira
61' conversion Caleb Muntz
61' substitution Austin Anderson
61' substitution Iosefo Masi
67' try Luke Reimer
67' substitution Noah Lolesio
67' substitution Noah Lolesio
69' substitution Tuaina Taii Tualima
70' substitution Tevita Ikanivere
71' substitution Meli Tuni
74' try Luke Reimer
75' conversion Declan Meredith
80' full_time