Moana Pasifika 34 - 15 Fijian Drua

Full time

26 Apr 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 11

North Harbour Stadium

Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua head to head

Moana Pasifika secured a convincing 34-15 victory over Fijian Drua at North Harbour Stadium. The home side took control early with tries from Toala, Faiilagi, and Tupou Ta'eiloa, establishing a 19-0 lead by halftime. Faiilagi added another try shortly after the break, further extending the advantage. The Drua's Ikanivere responded with a try, but Moana's Julian Savea scored soon after to maintain the pressure. Despite a late try from Rakuro, the Fijian side struggled to contain Moana's powerful attack. Jackson Garden-Bachop's kicking game and strong performances from forwards like Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa were key to the home team's dominance. This match marked a significant turnaround for Moana Pasifika after losing to the Drua in their previous encounter.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 19.6°C (Feels like 16.1°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 22.1 km/h, gusting to 41.3 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 89%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
17'

Substitution

Elia Canakaivata on for Motikiai Murray · Fijian Drua
24'

Try

Danny Toala · Moana Pasifika

5 - 0
30'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika

10 - 0
37'

Try

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa · Moana Pasifika

15 - 0
37'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop · Moana Pasifika

17 - 0
40'

Substitution

Tevita Ikanivere on for Mesulame Dolokoto · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Mesake Doge on for Samu Tawake · Fijian Drua
Halftime 17 - 0
Second Half
44'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika

22 - 0
47'

Try

Tevita Ikanivere · Fijian Drua

22 - 5
48'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

22 - 7
50'

Substitution

Chris Apoua on for Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou · Moana Pasifika
51'

Substitution

Meli Tuni on for Peni Ravai · Fijian Drua
51'

Substitution

Mesake Vocevoce on for Ratu Rotuisolia · Fijian Drua
53'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

22 - 10
53'

Substitution

Allan Craig on for Samuel Slade · Moana Pasifika
53'

Substitution

Lavengamonu Moli on for Tito Tuipulotu · Moana Pasifika
54'

Substitution

Julian Savea on for Fine Inisi · Moana Pasifika
55'

Try

Julian Savea · Moana Pasifika

27 - 10
56'

Try

Taniela Rakuro · Fijian Drua

27 - 15
56'

Substitution

Patrick Pellegrini on for Jackson Garden-Bachop · Moana Pasifika
58'

Substitution

Leone Nawai on for Simione Kuruvoli · Fijian Drua
58'

Substitution

Selestino Ravutaumada on for Vuate Karawalevu · Fijian Drua
62'

Substitution

Sione Havili Talitui on for Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa · Moana Pasifika
62'

Substitution

Melani Matavao on for Jonathan Taumateine · Moana Pasifika
66'

Substitution

Tomasi Maka on for Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika
81'

Try

Tevita Ofa · Moana Pasifika

32 - 15
82'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

34 - 15
Fulltime 34 - 15

Player ratings

Moana Pasifika

15 William Havili 6.6
14 Tevita Ofa 9.6
13 Lalomilo 7.5
12 Danny Toala 8.5
11 Fine Inisi 6.9
10 Jackson Garden-Bachop 6.1
9 Jonathan Taumateine 6.5
1 Tito Tuipulotu 6.3
2 Mills Sanerivi 8.0
3 Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 7.2
4 Tom Savage 6.2
5 Samuel Slade 6.2
6 Miracle Faiilagi 8.6
7 Ardie Savea 8.3
8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 8.7
16 Tomasi Maka 6.4
17 Lavengamonu Moli 6.4
18 Chris Apoua 6.7
19 Allan Craig 6.1
20 Sione Havili Talitui 6.2
21 Melani Matavao 5.9
22 Patrick Pellegrini 6.6
23 Julian Savea 7.1

Fijian Drua

15 Vuate Karawalevu 5.8
14 Taniela Rakuro 7.6
13 Inia Tabuavou 5.5
12 Isikeli Rabitu 7.3
11 Ponipate Loganimasi 5.7
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 5.5
9 Simione Kuruvoli 5.5
1 Peni Ravai 5.8
2 Mesulame Dolokoto 6.3
3 Samu Tawake 6.0
4 Isoa Nasilasila 6.5
5 Ratu Rotuisolia 6.4
6 Etonia Waqa 6.0
7 Motikiai Murray 6.0
8 Kitione Salawa 7.8
16 Tevita Ikanivere 7.7
17 Meli Tuni 5.8
18 Mesake Doge 6.3
19 Mesake Vocevoce 5.5
20 Elia Canakaivata 7.0
21 Leone Nawai 6.1
22 Kemu Valetini –
23 Selestino Ravutaumada 6.2