Fijian Drua 14 - 31 Crusaders

Full time

05 Apr 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 8

HFC Bank Stadium

The Crusaders secured a commanding 31-14 victory over the Fijian Drua at HFC Bank Stadium. Noah Hotham opened the scoring with an early try, quickly followed by conversions from Taha Kemara. The Crusaders built their lead with further tries from Antonio Shalfoon and Chay Fihaki, establishing a 19-0 advantage. The Drua made substitutions to strengthen their lineup and began to rally, with Isikeli Rabitu and Etonia Waqa scoring tries in the second half. However, the Crusaders responded effectively, with Macca Springer and Ioane Moananu adding to their tally. Kemara's strong kicking game and the overall teamwork from the Crusaders proved decisive. The Drua fought valiantly but could not match the Crusaders' clinical execution and defensive prowess.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 29.1°C (Feels like 30.7°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 8.8 km/h, gusting to 18.4 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 58%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
3'

Try

Noah Hotham · Crusaders

0 - 5
4'

Conversion

Taha Kemara · Crusaders

0 - 7
17'

Try

Antonio Shalfoon · Crusaders

0 - 12
20'

Try

Chay Fihaki · Crusaders

0 - 17
25'

Substitution

Simione Kuruvoli on for Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Zuriel Togiatama on for Tevita Ikanivere · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Ioane Moananu on for Codie Taylor · Crusaders
40'

Substitution

Fletcher Newell on for Seb Calder · Crusaders
Halftime 0 - 17
Second Half
47'

Substitution

Levi Aumua on for Dallas McLeod · Crusaders
47'

Substitution

Kershawl Sykes-Martin on for Mesake Doge · Crusaders
49'

Substitution

Samu Tawake on for Isoa Nasilasila · Fijian Drua
53'

Substitution

Ratu Rotuisolia on for Elia Canakaivata · Fijian Drua
53'

Substitution

Etonia Waqa on for Haereiti Hetet · Fijian Drua
55'

Try

Macca Springer · Crusaders

0 - 22
56'

Conversion

Taha Kemara · Crusaders

0 - 24
56'

Substitution

Ethan Blackadder on for Corey Kellow · Crusaders
57'

Substitution

Isikeli Rabitu on for Inia Tabuavou · Fijian Drua
60'

Substitution

James O'Connor on for Taha Kemara · Crusaders
60'

Substitution

Mitchell Drummond on for Noah Hotham · Crusaders
61'

Substitution

Quinten Strange on for Tahlor Cahill · Crusaders
63'

Try

Ioane Moananu · Crusaders

0 - 29
64'

Conversion

James O'Connor · Crusaders

0 - 31
64'

Substitution

Vilive Miramira on for Mesake Vocevoce · Fijian Drua
65'

Try

Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua

5 - 31
66'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

7 - 31
68'

Try

Etonia Waqa · Fijian Drua

12 - 31
69'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

14 - 31
Fulltime 14 - 31

Player ratings

Fijian Drua

15 Vuate Karawalevu 6.1
14 Selestino Ravutaumada 6.0
13 Iosefo Masi 7.1
12 Inia Tabuavou 7.0
11 Ponipate Loganimasi 6.5
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.5
9 Frank Lomani 6.1
1 Haereiti Hetet 6.4
2 Tevita Ikanivere 5.8
3 Mesake Doge 5.6
4 Mesake Vocevoce 6.5
5 Isoa Nasilasila 6.2
6 Joseva Tamani 5.9
7 Isoa Tuwai 7.0
8 Elia Canakaivata 6.3
16 Zuriel Togiatama 6.4
17 Emosi Tuqiri –
18 Samu Tawake 5.8
19 Ratu Rotuisolia 5.6
20 Vilive Miramira 5.9
21 Etonia Waqa 7.3
22 Simione Kuruvoli 5.9
23 Isikeli Rabitu 7.2

Crusaders

15 Will Jordan 8.6
14 Chay Fihaki 7.7
13 Sevu Reece 7.0
12 Dallas McLeod 7.2
11 Macca Springer 7.3
10 Taha Kemara 6.4
9 Noah Hotham 8.2
1 George Bower 6.7
2 Codie Taylor 6.3
3 Seb Calder 6.6
4 Tahlor Cahill 6.7
5 Antonio Shalfoon 7.6
6 Corey Kellow 7.6
7 Tom Christie 8.0
8 Christian Lio-Willie 7.9
16 Ioane Moananu 7.1
17 Kershawl Sykes-Martin 6.3
18 Fletcher Newell 6.5
19 Quinten Strange 6.4
20 Ethan Blackadder 6.2
21 Mitchell Drummond 5.9
22 James O'Connor 6.0
23 Levi Aumua 6.8