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Fijian Drua vs Highlanders

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

81'
Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

81'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Sam Gilbert

80'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Gilbert bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

80'
Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

75'
Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Tanielu Tele'a

74'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sam Gilbert getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Filimone being replaced.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Adam Lennox getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fakatava being replaced.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Tuidraki Samusamuvodre getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Inia Tabuavou being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Millar took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Joseva Tamani took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ponipate Loganimasi took full advantage.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Philip Baselala coming on.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Simione Kuruvoli coming off.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tai Cribb coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Will Stodart coming off.

65'

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

63'

Fijian Drua sub Ratu Rotuisolia comes onto the field.

61'

Mesake Vocevoce departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Samu Tawake comes onto the field.

61'

Mesake Doge departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Zuriel Togiatama comes onto the field.

61'

Mesulame Dolokoto departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Cameron Millar curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'
Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jack Taylor touching down.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Taylor goes through the gap.

59'
Yellow Card

Simione Kuruvoli (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

58'

What a run here by Selestino Ravutaumada as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Simione Kuruvoli as they get over the gainline!

53'

Tanielu Tele'a comes on.

52'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes off.

52'

Saula Ma'u comes on.

52'

Sefo Kautai comes off.

52'

Jack Taylor comes on.

52'

Henry Bell comes off.

52'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on.

52'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

52'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'
Try

Ponipate Loganimasi scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

What a run here by Ponipate Loganimasi as they get over the gainline!

51'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Vilive Miramira getting some game time.

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Isoa Tuwai being replaced.

48'
Conversion

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

47'
Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Simione Kuruvoli.

46'

Spellbinding play by Inia Tabuavou is finished off with a try.

46'

Inia Tabuavou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'
Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Highlanders.

45'
Try

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

43'

Inia Tabuavou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fijian Drua go for goal with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'
Try

What an effort there by Isikeli Rabitu as they score the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Isikeli Rabitu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Joseva Tamani played a key part in that try.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Will Stodart coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tai Cribb coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Peni Ravai coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Haereiti Hetet coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Highlanders go for goal with Cameron Millar taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'
Try

What an effort there by Thomas Umaga-Jensen as they score the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

39'
Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Trouble here as Selestino Ravutaumada breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Mesake Doge breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Ponipate Loganimasi breaches the defence.

31'

Tai Cribb comes on for Highlanders.

30'

Will Stodart leaves the field.

30'

Isikeli Rabitu comes on.

28'

Caleb Muntz comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Jona Nareki breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joseva Tamani bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elia Canakaivata bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Filimone bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

17'
Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

13'
Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Taniela Filimone

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Taniela Filimone took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

10'

Cameron Millar has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

2'
Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Taniela Filimone

1'

Jona Nareki sets up the try.

1'

The defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Highlanders v Fijian Drua
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 9
Sat 12th April 2025, 03:05am EDT
Forsyth Barr Stadium
Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +23
Highlanders
Fijian Drua
Highlanders
Time in lead
Fijian Drua
81
Mins in lead
0
99%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
33%
Possession Last 10 min
67%
14
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
43 - 20
81'
41 - 20
80'
36 - 20
75'
34 - 20
74'
29 - 20
59'
58'
24 - 20
51'
24 - 20
47'
24 - 15
46'
24 - 13
24 - 8
45'
22 - 8
43'
40'
17 - 8
Half Time
17 - 3
39'
37'
12 - 3
12 - 0
13'
10 - 0
12'
5 - 0
1'
Start

Win Probability

Highlanders
69%
Draw
1%
Fijian Drua
30%
Conversion by Cameron Millar

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.9
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.4
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders
Fijian Drua
More Less More
11
22m Entries
7
3.91
22m Conversion
2.43
10
Line Breaks
14
89
Carries
175
39
Kicks
28
265
Post Contact Meters
446

Defence Profile

Highlanders
Fijian Drua
More Less More
14
Dominant Tackles
4
215
Tackles Made
74
41
Tackles Missed
23
4
Turnovers Won
3
1
Tackle Turnover
3
22
Tackle Offload Allowed
12

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
22%
52%
3-6 secs
65%
40%
6+ secs
14%
8%
53
Rucks Won
128

Last 5 Penalties

58'
64'
72'
76'
79'
Highlanders
Fijian Drua

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Comments

2 Comments
J
JW 10 days ago

Only 16% LQB in the first half from the landers, it’s not good enough if they want to be in finals footy, should have had another couple of tries that half.

T
Tim 10 days ago

Bring back Nugget?

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