Fijian Drua 28 - 24 Chiefs

Full time

08 Mar 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 4

Churchill Park

The Fijian Drua secured a narrow 28-24 victory over the Chiefs in a thrilling contest at Churchill Park. The Chiefs initially took the lead with a try from Taukei'aho, but the Drua responded with penalties from Armstrong-Ravula and a try from Derenalagi to lead at halftime. In the second half, Lienert-Brown scored for the Chiefs, but Drua's momentum continued with Loganimasi and a crucial try by Vaa'i towards the end. Armstrong-Ravula's kicking proved pivotal as he successfully converted all his attempts. Despite a late surge from the Chiefs, including a try from Tupou, they fell short of reclaiming the lead. The match showcased exceptional performances, particularly from Armstrong-Ravula and Derenalagi for the Drua. The victory marked a significant achievement for the Drua against a formidable Chiefs side.

Weather

Temperature: 29.7°C (Feels like 30.7°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 12.0 km/h, gusting to 20.1 km/h Humidity: 73% Cloud Cover: 64%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
2'

Try

Samisoni Taukei'aho · Chiefs

0 - 5
11'

Substitution

Malachi Wrampling-Alec on for Jimmy Tupou · Chiefs
21'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

3 - 5
22'

Substitution

Jimmy Tupou on for Malachi Wrampling-Alec · Chiefs
25'

Try

Jimmy Tupou · Chiefs

3 - 10
26'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

3 - 12
30'

Substitution

Simon Parker on for Kaylum Boshier · Chiefs
35'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

6 - 12
40'

Substitution

Kaylum Boshier on for Simon Parker · Chiefs
40'

Substitution

Tevita Ikanivere on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua
Halftime 6 - 12
Second Half
42'

Try

Meli Derenalagi · Fijian Drua

11 - 12
43'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

13 - 12
46'

Try

Anton Lienert-Brown · Chiefs

13 - 17
46'

Substitution

Jared Proffit on for Ollie Norris · Chiefs
46'

Substitution

Bradley Slater on for Samisoni Taukei'aho · Chiefs
46'

Substitution

Naitoa Ah Kuoi on for Manaaki Selby-Rickit · Chiefs
46'

Substitution

Reuben O'Neill on for George Dyer · Chiefs
46'

Substitution

Shaun Stevenson on for Emoni Narawa · Chiefs
48'

Substitution

Elia Canakaivata on for Etonia Waqa · Fijian Drua
50'

Substitution

Simione Kuruvoli on for Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua
50'

Substitution

Motikiai Murray on for Kitione Salawa · Fijian Drua
52'

Substitution

Peni Ravai on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
53'

Substitution

Malachi Wrampling-Alec on for Jimmy Tupou · Chiefs
58'

Substitution

Isikeli Rabitu on for Inia Tabuavou · Fijian Drua
59'

Try

Vuate Karawalevu · Fijian Drua

18 - 17
60'

Substitution

Emosi Tuqiri on for Haereiti Hetet · Fijian Drua
64'

Substitution

Xavier Roe on for Cortez Ratima · Chiefs
65'

Try

Ponipate Loganimasi · Fijian Drua

23 - 17
66'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

25 - 17
78'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

28 - 17
83'

Try

Tupou Vaa'i · Chiefs

28 - 22
84'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

28 - 24
Fulltime 28 - 24

Player ratings

Fijian Drua

15 Vuate Karawalevu 6.3
14 Selestino Ravutaumada 6.4
13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 7.3
12 Inia Tabuavou 6.6
11 Ponipate Loganimasi 7.7
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.3
9 Frank Lomani 7.1
1 Haereiti Hetet 7.1
2 Zuriel Togiatama 7.6
3 Mesake Doge 6.8
4 Mesake Vocevoce 7.1
5 Isoa Nasilasila 6.8
6 Etonia Waqa 6.7
7 Kitione Salawa 6.5
8 Meli Derenalagi 7.1
16 Tevita Ikanivere 7.3
17 Emosi Tuqiri 6.5
18 Peni Ravai 6.7
19 Elia Canakaivata 7.2
20 Motikiai Murray 6.9
21 Simione Kuruvoli 7.0
22 Isikeli Rabitu 6.3
23 Taniela Rakuro –

Chiefs

15 Emoni Narawa 5.7
14 Daniel Rona 6.3
13 Anton Lienert-Brown 7.0
12 Quinn Tupaea 6.1
11 Leroy Carter 6.5
10 Josh Jacomb 5.6
9 Cortez Ratima 6.2
1 Ollie Norris 6.3
2 Samisoni Taukei'aho 7.6
3 George Dyer 5.8
4 Manaaki Selby-Rickit 5.9
5 Tupou Vaa'i 6.2
6 Samipeni Finau 6.3
7 Kaylum Boshier 6.7
8 Jimmy Tupou 6.9
16 Bradley Slater 6.1
17 Jared Proffit 6.3
18 Reuben O'Neill 5.6
19 Naitoa Ah Kuoi 5.9
20 Simon Parker 5.7
21 Malachi Wrampling-Alec 5.8
22 Xavier Roe 6.2
23 Shaun Stevenson 6.0