Brumbies 38 - 21 Fijian Drua

Full time

14 Mar 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 5

GIO Stadium

The Brumbies secured a convincing 38-21 victory over the Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium. Len Ikitau was the standout performer, scoring three tries and showcasing his attacking prowess. The home side established an early lead with tries from Ikitau and Ryan Lonergan, both converted by Noah Lolesio. The Drua responded with a try from Elia Canakaivata, but the Brumbies continued to apply pressure, extending their lead with further tries from Ikitau and Andy Muirhead. After halftime, the Drua's Motikiai Murray scored, yet the Brumbies quickly answered with another try from Ikitau. The match concluded with a final try from Luke Reimer, sealing the comprehensive victory. Despite a spirited effort from the Drua, they could not match the Brumbies' intensity and execution.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: France, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 29.1°C (Feels like 29.2°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 8.4 km/h, gusting to 20.2 km/h Humidity: 45% Cloud Cover: 48%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
8'

Substitution

Ollie Sapsford on for David Feliuai · Brumbies
18'

Try

Len Ikitau · Brumbies

5 - 0
19'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

7 - 0
22'

Try

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

12 - 0
23'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

14 - 0
26'

Try

Elia Canakaivata · Fijian Drua

14 - 5
27'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

14 - 7
28'

Try

Len Ikitau · Brumbies

19 - 7
29'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

21 - 7
32'

Try

Andy Muirhead · Brumbies

26 - 7
33'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

28 - 7
35'

Substitution

Isikeli Rabitu on for Vuate Karawalevu · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Tevita Ikanivere on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Emosi Tuqiri on for Haereiti Hetet · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Vilive Miramira on for Isoa Nasilasila · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Vuate Karawalevu on for Selestino Ravutaumada · Fijian Drua
Halftime 28 - 7
Second Half
41'

Try

Motikiai Murray · Fijian Drua

28 - 12
42'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

28 - 14
42'

Substitution

Luke Reimer on for Charlie Cale · Brumbies
48'

Try

Tevita Ikanivere · Fijian Drua

28 - 19
49'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

28 - 21
50'

Try

Len Ikitau · Brumbies

33 - 21
51'

Substitution

Lachlan Lonergan on for Billy Pollard · Brumbies
51'

Substitution

Samu Tawake on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
56'

Substitution

Cadeyrn Neville on for Lachlan Shaw · Brumbies
60'

Substitution

Simione Kuruvoli on for Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua
60'

Substitution

Isoa Tuwai on for Motikiai Murray · Fijian Drua
61'

Substitution

Blake Schoupp on for James Slipper · Brumbies
61'

Substitution

Feao Fotuaika on for Allan Alaalatoa · Brumbies
67'

Substitution

Harrison Goddard on for Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies
68'

Substitution

Etonia Waqa on for Motikiai Murray · Fijian Drua
75'

Substitution

Declan Meredith on for Noah Lolesio · Brumbies
75'

Substitution

Motikiai Murray on for Isoa Tuwai · Fijian Drua
79'

Yellow Card

Motikiai Murray · Fijian Drua
79'

Substitution

Ryan Lonergan on for Harrison Goddard · Brumbies
80'

Try

Luke Reimer · Brumbies

38 - 21
Fulltime 38 - 21

Player ratings

Brumbies

15 Tom Wright 8.7
14 Andy Muirhead 7.8
13 Len Ikitau 9.1
12 David Feliuai –
11 Corey Toole 7.3
10 Noah Lolesio 6.4
9 Ryan Lonergan 7.2
1 James Slipper 6.9
2 Billy Pollard 6.6
3 Allan Alaalatoa 6.1
4 Nick Frost 7.3
5 Lachlan Shaw 6.8
6 Tom Hooper 7.8
7 Rory Scott 7.9
8 Charlie Cale 7.5
16 Lachlan Lonergan 6.5
17 Blake Schoupp 6.2
18 Feao Fotuaika 6.1
19 Cadeyrn Neville 6.1
20 Luke Reimer 7.3
21 Harrison Goddard 6.3
22 Declan Meredith –
23 Ollie Sapsford 7.2

Fijian Drua

15 Vuate Karawalevu 6.2
14 Selestino Ravutaumada 6.1
13 Iosefo Masi 6.2
12 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 6.5
11 Ponipate Loganimasi 7.7
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.4
9 Frank Lomani 7.3
1 Haereiti Hetet 6.1
2 Zuriel Togiatama 6.0
3 Mesake Doge 6.5
4 Mesake Vocevoce 5.8
5 Isoa Nasilasila 6.1
6 Meli Derenalagi 5.4
7 Motikiai Murray 6.6
8 Elia Canakaivata 7.4
16 Tevita Ikanivere 7.8
17 Emosi Tuqiri 5.7
18 Samu Tawake 6.6
19 Vilive Miramira 6.5
20 Etonia Waqa 5.8
21 Isoa Tuwai 6.1
22 Simione Kuruvoli 5.8
23 Isikeli Rabitu 5.9