Fijian Drua Fijian Drua 28 - 24 Chiefs Chiefs

● full_time 80 minutes

08 Mar 2025

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 4

Churchill Park

Head to Head

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

  • 0' kickoff
  • 2' try Samisoni Taukei'aho
  • 11' substitution Jimmy Tupou
  • 21' penalty Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
  • 22' substitution Malachi Wrampling-Alec
  • 25' try Jimmy Tupou
  • 26' conversion Josh Jacomb
  • 30' substitution Kaylum Boshier
  • 35' penalty Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
  • 40' substitution Simon Parker
  • 40' substitution Zuriel Togiatama
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 42' try Meli Derenalagi
  • 43' conversion Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
  • 46' try Anton Lienert-Brown
  • 46' substitution Ollie Norris
  • 46' substitution Samisoni Taukei'aho
  • 46' substitution Manaaki Selby-Rickit
  • 46' substitution George Dyer
  • 46' substitution Emoni Narawa
  • 48' substitution Etonia Waqa
  • 50' substitution Frank Lomani
  • 50' substitution Kitione Salawa
  • 52' substitution Mesake Doge
  • 53' substitution Jimmy Tupou
  • 58' substitution Inia Tabuavou
  • 59' try Vuate Karawalevu
  • 60' substitution Haereiti Hetet
  • 64' substitution Cortez Ratima
  • 65' try Ponipate Loganimasi
  • 66' conversion Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
  • 78' penalty Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
  • 83' try Tupou Vaa'i
  • 84' conversion Josh Jacomb
  • 80' full_time