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Fijian Drua
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14 - 31
Full Time
Crusaders
Crusaders

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua

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Live Updates

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Simione Kuruvoli took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Iosefo Masi took full advantage.

71'
Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula successfully kicks the conversion.

69'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Etonia Waqa leads to a try for Fijian Drua

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Etonia Waqa took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.

68'
Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula successfully kicks the conversion.

66'
Try

The kick through from Fijian Drua has allowed Isikeli Rabitu to touch down.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Isikeli Rabitu goes through the gap.

65'

Iosefo Masi sets up the try.

65'

Fijian Drua sub Vilive Miramira comes onto the field.

64'

Mesake Vocevoce departs for Fijian Drua.

64'
Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as James O'Connor successfully kicks the conversion.

64'
Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ioane Moananu touching down.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Macca Springer goes through the gap.

61'

Crusaders sub Quinten Strange comes onto the field.

61'

Tahlor Cahill departs for Crusaders.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

61'

Crusaders sub Mitchell Drummond comes onto the field.

60'

Noah Hotham departs for Crusaders.

60'

Crusaders sub James O'Connor comes onto the field.

60'

Taha Kemara departs for Crusaders.

60'

Isikeli Rabitu comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Inia Tabuavou leaves the field.

58'

Ethan Blackadder comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Corey Kellow leaves the field.

56'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Taha Kemara kicks the conversion.

56'
Try

Macca Springer scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Will Jordan as they get over the gainline!

55'

Emosi Tuqiri comes on.

53'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

53'

Etonia Waqa comes on.

53'

Elia Canakaivata comes off.

53'

Ratu Rotuisolia comes on.

53'

Isoa Nasilasila comes off.

53'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Samu Tawake getting some game time.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Kershawl Sykes-Martin getting some game time.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with George Bower being replaced.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Levi Aumua getting some game time.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dallas McLeod being replaced.

47'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Seb Calder coming off.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Codie Taylor coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

40'

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 Chay Fihaki taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Trouble here as Inia Tabuavou breaches the defence.

31'

Simione Kuruvoli comes on.

25'

Frank Lomani comes off.

25'

Taha Kemara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Chay Fihaki

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Will Jordan.

20'

Taha Kemara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

19'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Antonio Shalfoon

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Antonio Shalfoon bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

17'

Corey Kellow sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Noah Hotham bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Dallas McLeod took full advantage.

11'
Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

4'
Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Noah Hotham

3'

The defensive line has been broken as Noah Hotham goes through the gap.

3'

Will Jordan sets up the try.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Fijian Drua v Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 8
Fri 4th April 2025, 11:35pm EDT
HFC Bank Stadium
Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +17
Fijian Drua
Crusaders
Fijian Drua
Time in lead
Crusaders
0
Mins in lead
79
0%
% Of Game In Lead
98%
68%
Possession Last 10 min
32%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
14 - 31
69'
12 - 31
68'
7 - 31
66'
5 - 31
65'
64'
0 - 31
63'
0 - 29
56'
0 - 24
55'
0 - 22
Half Time
20'
0 - 17
17'
0 - 12
4'
0 - 7
3'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Fijian Drua
29%
Draw
1%
Crusaders
70%
Start of Possession Passages by James O'Connor

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.2
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.1
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua
Crusaders
More Less More
11
22m Entries
10
1.27
22m Conversion
3.1
6
Line Breaks
7
122
Carries
90
23
Kicks
34
336
Post Contact Meters
185

Defence Profile

Fijian Drua
Crusaders
More Less More
12
Dominant Tackles
13
89
Tackles Made
176
14
Tackles Missed
22
7
Turnovers Won
13
3
Tackle Turnover
9
8
Tackle Offload Allowed
10

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
57%
41%
3-6 secs
40%
36%
6+ secs
4%
23%
88
Rucks Won
61

Last 5 Penalties

43'
46'
52'
59'
80'
Fijian Drua
Crusaders

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