Rebels no match for the Fijiana Drua

The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua has thrashed the Rebels 39-12 in their Super W match at the HFC Bank stadium.

The Rebels were no match for the flair of the defending champions.

Vitalina Naikore and Vani Arei starred for the Fijiana Drua as they scored two tries each to lay the platform for a dominant performance.

The Drua scored a total of 7 tries in the match.

They led 29-0 at half time.

Captain Bitila Tawake says they now focus on their game next week.

Match Updates:

Kick off

1st minute – Fijiana Drua lose possession and give away a penalty.

3rd minute – The Fijiana Drua are camped inside the Rebels 22 but they lose the ball.

5th minute – Vitalina Naikore scores the first try for the Fijiana Drua as she sliced through the Rebels defence. Conversion unsuccessful. Fijiana 5 vs Rebels 0.

9th minute – The Fijiana Drua give away a penalty inside the Rebels’ half.

11th minute – Vitalina Naikore gets her double. The Fijiana Drua did a set piece play from a scrum that resulted in their second try. Fijiana Drua 10 vs Rebels 0.

20th minute - No changes to the score as the Fijiana Drua get a scrum inside the Rebels half.

21st minute - The Fijiana Drua crosses over for their third try after another set-piece

21st minute - The Fijiana Drua crosses over for their third try after another set-piece from a scrum. The Fijiana Drua 17 vs Rebels 0

25th minute - Errors creep into the game as both teams make handling errors.

30th minute - The Fijiana Drua lose possession after making a brilliant line break from inside their half.

32nd minute - The Fijiana Drua survive a rare Rebels attack and kick the ball out of the field.

34th minute - Another briliiant try by the Fijiana Drua. Vani Arei is the try scorer after some wonderful running rugby by the Fijiana Drua. Conversion unsuccessful. Fijiana Drua 22 vs Rebels 0

1st Half

Fijiana Drua 22-0 Rebels

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40th minute - The Fijiana Drua gets another try on the stroke of half-time. Fijiana Drua 29 vs Rebels 0.

1st Half

Fijiana Drua 29-0 Rebels

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Half time : Fijiana Drua 29 vs Rebels 0

HalfTime

Fijiana Drua 29-0 Rebels

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Second half starts

43rd minute - The Fijiana Drua are defending their line as the Rebels apply pressure.

2nd Half

Fijiana Drua 34-0 Rebels

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48th minute - Vani Arei crosses over for her second try. The Fijiana Drua once again do a set-piece from the scrum. Conversion unsuccessful. Fijiana Drua 34 vs Rebels

50th minute - The Fijiana Drua loses an opportunity to score another try as they knock the ball on.

57th minute - Litia Marama finishes another sweeping move from inside the Fijiana Drua's half. Fijiana Drua 39 vs Rebels 0

2nd Half

Fijiana Drua 39-0 Rebels

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61st minute - The Rebels finally get their first try after sustained pressure on the Fijiana Drua try line. Fijiana Drua 39 vs Rebels 5

2nd Half

Fijiana Drua 39-5 Rebels

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67th minute - Yellow card for the Fijiana Drua for a high tackle.

72nd minute - The Rebels get their second try after a brilliant cross-field kick. Fijiana Drua 39 vs Rebels 12

2nd Half

Fijiana Drua 39-12 Rebels

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Full Time. Fijiana Drua 39 vs Rebels 12

Full Time

Fijiana Drua 39-12 Rebels

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