The Auckland Blues dominated the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua 34-5 in round 13 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific last night.
The Blues scored three unanswered tries in the first half through prop Marcel Renata, Taufa Funaki and Josh Fusiu’a.
Beauden Barrett also converted a penalty as the Blues led the Drua 22-0 at half time.
The Blues continued to dominate the match in the second half with prop Angus Ta’avao crossing the try line just six minutes into the second half.
It was clear from the start of the match that the Drua will need to dig deep to make a comeback.
The rain also did not dampen the spirit of the Drua fans as they continued to support the Drua even though they were down by 27 points.
Barrett’s presence was also felt in the game as he took on the Fijian boys and showed his experience.
Cole Forbes scored another converted try to extend the Blues points to 34-0.
The Drua managed to get closer to the Blues try line, but they could not put points on the scoreboard.
The Drua’s first points came in the 76th minute through a try to Selestino Ravutaumada as the Drua trailed 5-34.
The Drua’s next match is against the Force at 3.35pm next Saturday at Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
Match Updates:
80' full time Blues 34-5 Drua
76' Ravutaumada scores Drua first try of the game 34-5
69' Isoa Tuwai cross the Blues line for their first try and losses the ball forward.
66' Cole Forbes Blues winger scores another try to the Blues to extend their lead 34-0.
62'Blues attacking the Drua line 30m from their try line and Drua continue to give away penalty.
56' Drua still trying to get the ball into the Blues' half and play their trying to secure some points.
50' Blues put up a huge scrum to earn another penalty, they kick for touch and attack the Drua line.
46' Blues score first try in the second half to Angus Ta’avao, reserve prop extending their lead 27-0.
43' Drua kick for territory and Blues build up phases to earn another penalty conceded by Kuruvoli.
41 ' Drua kick off and they retain the ball, attacking the Blues line Joe Tamani gives away first penalty in the second half.
40' Half time Blues lead 22-0.
37' Ravutaumada delivers a forward pass putting more pressure on Drua.
34' Blues score their 3rd try to Joshua Fusitu’a Blues prop, extending their lead 22-0.
31' 70 percent of possession to Blues and 30 percent to Drua, Blues are attacking again before half time.
29' Drua line out 5 meters from Blues try line and the butcher the ball again.
27' Blues opt for 3 points to extend their lead Beauden Barrett kicks for goal 15-0.
24' Tabuavou leaves the filed for HIA test Rabitu replaces him.
20' Marcel Renata Blues open side flanker steals the ball from the Drua after 8phases of attack.
17' Drua finally playing in Blues half for the first time scrum to Drua.
14' Both teams kicking for territory and Blues attack the Drua line and Inia Tabuavou steals his second ball for the night.
12' Drua steals the ball after 10 phases of attack from the Blues.
9' Blues attacking the Drua line again and losses the ball, Drua gets hold of the ball and losses the ball forward again, scrum to the Blues.
5' Marcel Renata Blues prop scores the first try blues lead 5-0.
3' Another line out to the Blues they push over the Drua line and knocks the ball on.
1' Penalty to Drua offside to Doge Blues opting for line out ,they are attacking Drua 10m line.
1st minute kick -off from blues
A minute silence was observed before the game to remember the late Josaia Raisuqe.
Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua vs Blues
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