Brumbies shrugs off Drua’s fightback to win 43-28

Brumbies shrugs off Drua’s fightback to win 43-28

By Marika Rasekaseka
Saturday 15/04/2023
[Image: Fijian Drua]

The Brumbies held off a surging Swire Shipping Fijian Drua last night to win by 43-28 in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific round 8 clash at GIO Stadium.

Starved with possession through the first half-hour, the Drua appeared to be guests at the Brumbies party as the hosts romped to an early 19-0 lead highlighted by a silky 14-minute double for Ben O’Donnell.

After Brumbies lock Darcy Swain went to the sin bin for an intentional foul, the Drua powered over for a try via halfback Peni Matawalu before captain Teti Tela scored the Drua’s second try just before half-time to close the gap to 19-14.

The Drua scored two more tries in the second spell through centres Iosefo Masi and Kalaveti Ravouvou but was not enough as the host romped home scoring 3 more tries one of which was a penalty try for a foul by the Drua.

Flanker Joseva Tamani who was yellow carded in the 72nd minute of play was later named the player of the match.

The Drua will be facing the Chiefs next Friday.

In other results yesterday, the Reds won against the Moana Pasifika by 40-28.

In today's game, Hurricanes will face the Chiefs at 2.35pm and the Waratahs will play the Western Force at 9.35pm.


FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
LATEST NEWS
Tanoa Hotel Group and NZ students plant 600 mangroves at Taiperia, Lautoka
To combat the ongoing effects of climate change and the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Tanoa Hotel Group and 16 ...
83 days ago

Ovalau family to celebrate Easter reminiscing the hard work and dedication of their late son
The Boleilovoni family will have a celebration this Easter at their home in Lovoni Village, Ovalau, celebrating their late son Joseph Rymell ...
83 days ago

Expect a rainy Easter weekend as a flash flood alert and heavy rain warning in force for Fiji
People need to be prepared for a wet Easter weekend as a flash flood alert is still in force for all low-lying and flash flood-prone areas of Viti ...
83 days ago

Flash flood alert for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
Please be prepared as a flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. A heavy rain ...
83 days ago

U.S Ambassador calls out China on trying to undermine its bilateral relationship with Fiji
It's puzzling that any country purporting to be a friend to Fiji would try to publicly undermine Fiji’s bilateral relationship with one of its ...
83 days ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Top Interventional Cardiologist Dr Kapadia on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show will focus on health services in the country. The former Marist Brothers Primary and High School student who has been practising medicine ...
94 days ago

Supervisor of Elections on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The interview focus on preparations for the 2026 general elections, voter related issues, electoral laws, the 2022 glitch and the municipal council ...
94 days ago

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan from the Drua base in Nadi. Coming off ...
98 days ago

TOP