Fijian Drua 24 - 14 Highlanders

Full time

02 May 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 12

Four R Stadium

Fijian Drua vs Highlanders head to head

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The Fijian Drua secured a commanding 24-14 victory against the Highlanders at Four R Stadium. Virimi Vakatawa opened the scoring with a try, quickly converted by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula. Jonah Lowe responded for the Highlanders, but the Drua took control with two tries from Isikeli Rabitu, who was a standout player. Elia Canakaivata added another try shortly after halftime, extending their lead. The Highlanders managed to score through Veveni Lasaqa, but it was not enough to close the gap. Isikeli Rabitu received a yellow card late in the game but returned as the Drua held on for the win. This match marked a significant turnaround for the Drua after previous losses to the Highlanders.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 28.1°C (Feels like 29.8°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 5.1 km/h, gusting to 9.8 km/h Humidity: 76% Cloud Cover: 71%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
9'

Try

Virimi Vakatawa · Fijian Drua

5 - 0
10'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

7 - 0
13'

Try

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders

7 - 5
14'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

7 - 7
24'

Try

Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua

12 - 7
36'

Try

Veveni Lasaqa · Highlanders

12 - 12
37'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

12 - 14
Halftime 12 - 14
Second Half
42'

Try

Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua

17 - 14
47'

Try

Elia Canakaivata · Fijian Drua

22 - 14
48'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

24 - 14
49'

Substitution

Daniel Lienert-Brown on for Ethan de Groot · Highlanders
49'

Substitution

Soane Vikena on for Jack Taylor · Highlanders
49'

Substitution

Saula Ma'u on for Angus Ta'avao · Highlanders
49'

Substitution

Sean Withy on for Oliver Haig · Highlanders
50'

Substitution

Emosi Tuqiri on for Haereiti Hetet · Fijian Drua
52'

Substitution

Kavaia Tagivetaua on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua
52'

Substitution

Peni Ravai on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
56'

Substitution

Adam Lennox on for Folau Fakatava · Highlanders
57'

Substitution

Isoa Tuwai on for Joseva Tamani · Fijian Drua
58'

Substitution

Kemu Valetini on for Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua
58'

Substitution

Lucas Casey on for Veveni Lasaqa · Highlanders
58'

Substitution

Xavier Tito-Harris on for Jona Nareki · Highlanders
61'

Yellow Card

Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua
66'

Substitution

Taine Robinson on for Timoci Tavatavanawai · Highlanders
66'

Substitution

Mesake Vocevoce on for Kitione Salawa · Fijian Drua
66'

Substitution

Maika Tuitubou on for Joji Nasova · Fijian Drua
71'

Yellow Card Complete

Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua
76'

Substitution

Philip Baselala on for Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua
Fulltime 24 - 14

Player ratings

Fijian Drua

15 Isikeli Rabitu 8.6
14 Frank Lomani 8.1
13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 7.0
12 Virimi Vakatawa 8.1
11 Joji Nasova 7.8
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.7
9 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 7.2
1 Haereiti Hetet 6.9
2 Zuriel Togiatama 7.5
3 Mesake Doge 6.6
4 Isoa Nasilasila 6.5
5 Temo Mayanavanua 7.0
6 Joseva Tamani 7.4
7 Kitione Salawa 7.4
8 Elia Canakaivata 8.2
16 Kavaia Tagivetaua 6.5
17 Emosi Tuqiri 6.6
18 Peni Ravai 6.5
19 Mesake Vocevoce 6.1
20 Isoa Tuwai 5.9
21 Philip Baselala –
22 Kemu Valetini 6.3
23 Maika Tuitubou 6.3

Highlanders

15 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 7.3
14 Jonah Lowe 6.5
13 Tanielu Tele'a 6.0
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 6.6
11 Jona Nareki 5.1
10 Cameron Millar 5.4
9 Folau Fakatava 5.3
1 Ethan de Groot 6.4
2 Jack Taylor 6.6
3 Angus Ta'avao 5.7
4 Oliver Haig 6.1
5 Mitch Dunshea 6.2
6 TK Howden 6.4
7 Veveni Lasaqa 6.2
8 Nikora Broughton 7.5
16 Soane Vikena 4.9
17 Daniel Lienert-Brown 5.8
18 Saula Ma'u 6.0
19 Sean Withy 6.1
20 Lucas Casey 6.3
21 Adam Lennox 5.1
22 Taine Robinson 6.0
23 Xavier Tito-Harris 6.0