Highlanders 43 - 20 Fijian Drua

Full time

12 Apr 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 9

Forsyth Barr Stadium

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The Highlanders secured a commanding 43-20 victory over Fijian Drua at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Taniela Filimone was instrumental, scoring two tries within the first 12 minutes, setting the tone for the match. Cameron Millar converted both, showcasing his kicking accuracy. Thomas Umaga-Jensen added another try just before halftime, although Isikeli Rabitu responded for the Drua to make it 24-10 at the break. In the second half, Veveni Lasaqa and Jack Taylor further increased the Highlanders' lead, with Millar's conversions maintaining a steady scoreline. Simione Kuruvoli was sent to the sin bin for Fijian Drua, hampering their comeback efforts. Despite late tries from Ponipate Loganimasi and a yellow card for Kuruvoli, the Highlanders' dominant performance ensured their victory.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 13.3°C (Feels like 9.1°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 14.7 km/h, gusting to 22.5 km/h Humidity: 67% Cloud Cover: 5%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
1'

Try

Taniela Filimone · Highlanders

5 - 0
12'

Try

Taniela Filimone · Highlanders

10 - 0
13'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

12 - 0
27'

Substitution

Isikeli Rabitu on for Caleb Muntz · Fijian Drua
30'

Substitution

Tai Cribb on for Will Stodart · Highlanders
37'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

12 - 3
39'

Try

Thomas Umaga-Jensen · Highlanders

17 - 3
40'

Try

Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua

17 - 8
40'

Substitution

Peni Ravai on for Haereiti Hetet · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Will Stodart on for Tai Cribb · Highlanders
Halftime 17 - 8
Second Half
43'

Try

Veveni Lasaqa · Highlanders

22 - 8
45'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

24 - 8
46'

Try

Simione Kuruvoli · Fijian Drua

24 - 13
47'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

24 - 15
48'

Substitution

Vilive Miramira on for Isoa Tuwai · Fijian Drua
51'

Try

Ponipate Loganimasi · Fijian Drua

24 - 20
52'

Substitution

Daniel Lienert-Brown on for Ethan de Groot · Highlanders
52'

Substitution

Jack Taylor on for Henry Bell · Highlanders
52'

Substitution

Saula Ma'u on for Sefo Kautai · Highlanders
52'

Substitution

Tanielu Tele'a on for Thomas Umaga-Jensen · Highlanders
58'

Yellow Card

Simione Kuruvoli · Fijian Drua
59'

Try

Jack Taylor · Highlanders

29 - 20
61'

Substitution

Zuriel Togiatama on for Mesulame Dolokoto · Fijian Drua
61'

Substitution

Samu Tawake on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
61'

Substitution

Ratu Rotuisolia on for Mesake Vocevoce · Fijian Drua
65'

Substitution

Tai Cribb on for Will Stodart · Highlanders
68'

Yellow Card Complete

Simione Kuruvoli · Fijian Drua
69'

Substitution

Philip Baselala on for Simione Kuruvoli · Fijian Drua
73'

Substitution

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre on for Inia Tabuavou · Fijian Drua
73'

Substitution

Adam Lennox on for Folau Fakatava · Highlanders
73'

Substitution

Sam Gilbert on for Taniela Filimone · Highlanders
74'

Try

Tanielu Tele'a · Highlanders

34 - 20
75'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

36 - 20
80'

Try

Sam Gilbert · Highlanders

41 - 20
81'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

43 - 20
Fulltime 43 - 20

Player ratings

Highlanders

15 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 7.7
14 Taniela Filimone 8.7
13 Thomas Umaga-Jensen 6.9
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 7.4
11 Jona Nareki 7.7
10 Cameron Millar 6.4
9 Folau Fakatava 6.1
1 Ethan de Groot 6.7
2 Henry Bell 7.0
3 Sefo Kautai 6.7
4 Will Stodart 7.1
5 Fabian Holland 7.2
6 Oliver Haig 6.6
7 Veveni Lasaqa 7.2
8 Hugh Renton 7.8
16 Jack Taylor 7.6
17 Daniel Lienert-Brown 6.4
18 Saula Ma'u 7.2
19 Tai Cribb 6.3
20 Michael Loft –
21 Adam Lennox –
22 Sam Gilbert –
23 Tanielu Tele'a 6.8

Fijian Drua

15 Caleb Muntz 5.6
14 Selestino Ravutaumada 8.2
13 Iosefo Masi 6.4
12 Inia Tabuavou 7.0
11 Ponipate Loganimasi 8.0
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 5.9
9 Simione Kuruvoli 6.2
1 Haereiti Hetet 5.9
2 Mesulame Dolokoto 6.4
3 Mesake Doge 7.0
4 Mesake Vocevoce 5.4
5 Isoa Nasilasila 5.9
6 Joseva Tamani 7.1
7 Isoa Tuwai 7.0
8 Elia Canakaivata 8.4
16 Zuriel Togiatama 6.5
17 Peni Ravai 6.1
18 Samu Tawake 6.2
19 Ratu Rotuisolia 6.2
20 Vilive Miramira 6.1
21 Philip Baselala 5.9
22 Isikeli Rabitu 6.7
23 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre –