Fijian Drua 14 - 31 Crusaders

● full_time 80 minutes

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.

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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

0' kickoff
3' try Noah Hotham
4' conversion Taha Kemara
17' try Antonio Shalfoon
20' try Chay Fihaki
25' substitution Frank Lomani
40' substitution Tevita Ikanivere
40' substitution Codie Taylor
40' substitution Seb Calder
40' half_time
40' second_half
47' substitution Dallas McLeod
47' substitution Mesake Doge
49' substitution Isoa Nasilasila
53' substitution Elia Canakaivata
53' substitution Haereiti Hetet
55' try Macca Springer
56' conversion Taha Kemara
56' substitution Corey Kellow
57' substitution Inia Tabuavou
60' substitution Taha Kemara
60' substitution Noah Hotham
61' substitution Tahlor Cahill
63' try Ioane Moananu
64' conversion James O'Connor
64' substitution Mesake Vocevoce
65' try Isikeli Rabitu
66' conversion Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
68' try Etonia Waqa
69' conversion Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
80' full_time