Drua suffer second bonus point defeat in Sydney

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua suffered their second bonus-point defeat of the season, going down 36–13 to the Waratahs tonight.

The Drua displayed great composure in the first half, matching the Tahs across the park and staying competitive in all areas of the game. They trailed 14–10 at halftime after a spirited opening 40 minutes.

The second half began with promise as the Drua looked to build on their strong first-half performance. However, a series of decisions went against them, making it difficult to maintain momentum.

The Waratahs went on to score 21 points in the second half, while the Drua were limited to a single penalty goal.

The Waratahs’ second consecutive victory boosts their position on the points table. Meanwhile, the Fijian Drua will turn their focus to their upcoming clash against the Hurricanes on 28 February in Lautoka.

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1st minute kick off first scrum to Drua

3rd minute Drua attacking for one minute now finishing 12 phases

4th minute Drua kicks for touch Tahs attacking and losses ball.

6th minute Tahs attacking Drua line and awarded a penalty at Drua 20 metre line.

9th minute Tahs attacking Drua minute line Tahs score first points under post Tahs Flanker to lead 7-0.

Charlie Gamble score first try for Tahs

12th minute Drua attacking Tahs line Rabitu with another line breaks Drua awarded penalty

13th minute Drua line out Drua winger Rakuro scores first try to equal the points 7-7 .

16th minute Drua attacking Tahs line and loses the ball

17th minute Drua defense holds on to stop Tahs score

20th minute Tahs launch multiple attacks and drops the ball Drua survive onslaught

22nd minute Drua line not thrown straight

23rd minute Tahs kicks for touch and they attack Drua 22 line

24th minute Drua secure possession and kicks for touch

25th minute Tahs defending Drua attacking their line,they opt for line out and attack.

26th minute Drua launch another attack Murray loses the ball 5 metres from try line.

28th minute Tahs kicks to clear for territory and attacks Drua 22.

36th minute Tahs score second try to lead 12-10.

38th minute conversation successfull Tahs lead 14-10

Half time 14-10 try disallowed

Second half Drua kicks off 41st minute Drua wins ball first scrum to Drua

43rd minute Drua opts for penalty goal Ravula for the kick conversion in 14-13

45th minute Drua forces Tahs to knock ball on and attacks

48th minute Tahs awarded a penalty and attacks Drua line and loses ball

50th minute Tahs score another try to extend lead 21-13.

54th minute Tahs awarded advantage and attacks Drua line again.

56th minute Tahs knock the ball on Drua kicks for touch.

59th minute Tahs extend their lead and score another try 26-13.

65th minute Drua fails to capitalize on possession and loses ball

68th minute Tahs attack Fiji line and Temo Mayanavanua injured

70th minute ref plays awards another advantage to Tahs who opt for lineout and scores to extend lead 31-13

75th minute Tahs capitalize on advantage calls and attacks Drua line.

78th minute Tahs scrums and attacks the Drua line again scores final try of the game to put the final nail in the coffin 36 13