Fijian Drua
5 - 34
Blues
09 May 2025
Stage: Regular Season Round 13
HFC Bank Stadium
The Blues secured a convincing victory over the Fijian Drua with a final score of 34-5. Marcel Renata opened the scoring for the Blues with a try in the sixth minute, quickly followed by another from Taufa Funaki. Beauden Barrett's kicking was pivotal, as he converted both tries and added a penalty, contributing significantly to their lead. The Blues continued their dominance in the second half, with Angus Ta'avao, Cole Forbes, and others adding to the scoreline. The Drua managed to respond with a late try from Selestino Ravutaumada, but it was too little, too late. The match highlighted Barrett's exceptional playmaking abilities and the Blues' strong forward pack. Overall, the Blues' performance showcased their attacking prowess and defensive organization throughout the match.
Weather
Temperature: 23.6°C (Feels like 24.3°C) Condition: Rain Wind: 10.9 km/h, gusting to 25.8 km/h Humidity: 94% Cloud Cover: 99%
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 6' try Marcel Renata
- 12' substitution Anton Segner
- 21' try Taufa Funaki
- 22' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 24' substitution Inia Tabuavou
- 28' penalty Beauden Barrett
- 34' try Josh Fusitu'a
- 35' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 36' substitution Kitione Salawa
- 40' substitution Zuriel Togiatama
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 41' substitution Marcel Renata
- 46' try Angus Ta'avao
- 47' substitution Mesake Doge
- 47' substitution Simione Kuruvoli
- 48' substitution Laghlan McWhannell
- 50' substitution Haereiti Hetet
- 52' substitution Kemu Valetini
- 59' substitution Taufa Funaki
- 60' substitution Josh Fusitu'a
- 66' try Cole Forbes
- 67' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 67' substitution Ricky Riccitelli
- 67' substitution Xavi Taele
- 69' substitution Isoa Nasilasila
- 72' substitution Corey Evans
- 75' try Selestino Ravutaumada
- 80' full_time