Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Predictions - Exciting clash predicted for Canberra

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 13 Mar 2025

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Simon Lewis 13 Mar 2025

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Brumbies are favored to win against Fijian Drua in Canberra.
Fijian Drua have shown resilience, expected to cover the +13.5 point handicap.
Brumbies have won all previous encounters against Drua, including a close 36-32 win this season.

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Fijian Drua to challenge Brumbies (Getty images)

Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Preview

In round one these two produced a superb attacking game of rugby, a fixture the Brumbies won by four points. I am backing the Drua to again get close.

Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Preview
Head to Head
Brumbies Form
Brumbies Injuries & Team News
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

Brumbies won their last match.
Brumbies have won their last 5 matches against Fijian Drua.
Fijian Drua won their last match.
Fijian Drua’s 3 defeats this season have come by 5 or less points.

Head to Head

In their five previous encounters, the Brumbies have won all. They met in round one this season, a match the Brumbies won 36-32 away from home.

Brumbies Form

After four games, the Brumbies are sixth on the Super Rugby table with two wins and two defeats.

On the opening weekend, the Brumbies beat the Fijian Drua 36-32 away from home before suffering a surprise 45-42 home defeat to the Western Force. They followed that with a 49-34 defeat away to the Chiefs.

Last weekend, the Brumbies did what they have seldom done before. They traveled to Auckland and beat the defending champions, Blues 21-20. It was a very strong second half performance by the Australian side to secure the win.

Brumbies Injuries & Team News

15 Tom Wright, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 David Feluai, 11 Corey Toole, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Charlie Cale, 7 Rory Scott, 6 Tom Hooper, 5 Lachlan Shaw, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Allan Alaalatoa (captain), 2 Billy Pollard, 1 James Slipper.

Replacements: 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Blake Schoupp, 18 Feao Fotuaika, 19 Cadeyrn Neville, 20 Luke Reimer, 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Declan Meredith, 23 Ollie Sapsford.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have been good this season but only have one win to show for it in four games. They were close in all their games but ended on the wrong side of the score.

The Drua lost by four points in round one to the Brumbies before losing by the same margin at the Hurricanes in round two. In round three, Fijian Drua were defeated 29-24 in Sydney by the Waratahs.

However, last week, the Drua turned the tables, beating the then unbeaten Chiefs 28-24 at home. That will hopefully give the Fijians some confidence moving forward in the season.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Vuate Karawalevu, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Iosefo Masi, 12 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 11 Ponipate Loganimasi, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 9 Frank Lomani (captain), 8 Elia Canakaivata, 7 Motikiai Murray, 6 Meli Derenalagi, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Mesake Doge, 2 Zuriel Togiatama, 1 Haereiti Hetet.

Replacements: 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Samuela Tawake, 18 Livai Natave, 19 Vilive Miramira, 20 Etonia Waqa, 21 Isoa Tuwai, 22 Simione Kuruvoli, 23 Isikeli Rabitu.