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We have to prevent Drua from gaining momentum - Blues captain

We have to prevent Drua from gaining momentum - Blues captain

By Mansi Chand
09/05/2025

We need to be physically dominant up front to prevent the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua from gaining momentum as they look forward to their clash against the Fijian Drua in round 13 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific tomorrow.

Auckland Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu highlighted this following the team's captain's run at HFC Bank Stadium this afternoon.

Tuipulotu stresses the importance of staying connected on the defensive line to prevent the Drua from getting some good gain line.

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When asked whether the absence of five injured players would impact the team, Tuipulotu responded confidently, he doesn't think so.

The Blues will face the Drua at 7.05pm tomorrow at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

In other matches this week, the Waratahs will play the Reds at 9.35pm tomorrow, the Crusaders will take on the Chiefs at 7.05pm Saturday, and the Force will host the Brumbies at 9.35pm Saturday.

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