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20 - 10
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Frank Lomani bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

77'
Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the penalty.

76'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ilaisa Droasese being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesulame Dolokoto coming on.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming on.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Meli Derenalagi coming off.

65'

Crusaders sub Tahlor Cahill comes onto the field.

62'

Cullen Grace departs for Crusaders.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Dom Gardiner goes through the gap.

61'

Crusaders sub Riley Hohepa comes onto the field.

60'

Taha Kemara departs for Crusaders.

60'

Crusaders sub Ioane Moananu comes onto the field.

60'

George Bell departs for Crusaders.

60'

Iliesa Junior Ratuva comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Epeli Momo leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Epeli Momo goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by David Havili as they get over the gainline!

58'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Ratu Rotuisolia leaves the field.

57'

Haereiti Hetet comes on.

52'

Livai Natave comes off.

52'

What a run here by Epeli Momo as they get over the gainline!

51'

Jone Rova comes on.

50'

Levi Aumua comes off.

50'

Jamie Hannah comes on.

50'

Quinten Strange comes off.

50'

Seb Calder comes on.

50'

Fletcher Newell comes off.

50'

Kemu Valetini comes on.

50'

Apisalome Vota comes off.

50'

Mitchell Drummond comes on.

50'

Willi Heinz comes off.

50'

Joe Moody comes on.

50'

George Bower comes off.

50'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua being replaced.

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Livai Natave getting some game time.

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Haereiti Hetet being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

46'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Frank Lomani dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Heremaia Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Crusaders decided to go for goal with Taha Kemara taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'
Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'
Try

What an effort there by Selestino Ravutaumada as they score the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Selestino Ravutaumada being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Heremaia Murray breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Iosefo Masi breaches the defence.

29'
Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the points for Fijian Drua.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Ikanivere bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'
Conversion

Taha Kemara converts the try.

19'
Try

Sevu Reece goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

18'

Levi Aumua sets up the try.

18'
Penalty Goal

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula goes through the gap.

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Heremaia Murray goes through the gap.

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Vilive Miramira goes through the gap.

0'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Crusaders v Fijian Drua

Super Rugby Pacific - Round 3
Fri 8th March 2024, 07:05pm CST
Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +10
Fijian Drua
Crusaders
Fijian Drua
Time in lead
Crusaders
47
Mins in lead
21
51%
% Of Game In Lead
23%
91%
Possession Last 10 min
9%
3
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Armstrong-Ravula
20 - 10
76'
Armstrong-Ravula
17 - 10
46'
Lomani
15 - 10
44'
Half Time
Armstrong-Ravula
10 - 10
34'
Ravutaumada
8 - 10
33'
Armstrong-Ravula
3 - 10
23'
Kemara
19'
0 - 10
Reece
18'
0 - 8
Kemara
13'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.1
8
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
0.8
8
Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua
Crusaders
More Less More

Defence Profile

Fijian Drua
Crusaders
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
57%
27%
3-6 secs
29%
34%
6+ secs
10%
28%
87
Rucks Won
37

Last 5 Penalties

62'
64'
68'
75'
79'
Fijian Drua
Crusaders

Other Fixtures

Comments

1 Comment
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Tim 257 days ago

Crusaders didn't score again after 19 mins. Blimey. That's a telling stat. Can we now start writing the Crusaders off? Also congratulations to The Fijian Drua. Love watching those cats play with passion.

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