Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Predictions - Brumbies are backed to win at home in a Super Rugby clash

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Brumbies are strong favorites with a solid home record.
Brumbies won four of their last five meetings against Fijian Drua.
Fijian Drua have lost their last 5 away matches.

Brumbies to dominate at home against Drua (Getty Images)

Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Predictions

Brumbies are strong favourites at home with an impressive head-to-head record. My best bet is the Brumbies to cover the -20.5 handicap.

Brumbies vs Fijian Drua Predictions
Head to Head
Brumbies Form
Brumbies Starting Lineup
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Starting Lineup

Brumbies have won 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Brumbies have won four of their last 5 meetings against Fijian Drua.
Brumbies come into this match on the back of a closely contested 30-28 loss against the Waratahs.
Fijian Drua have lost their last 5 away matches.
Fijian Drua come into this match on the back of a 69-26 defeat at the Crusaders.

Head to Head

Brumbies have won four of their last five meetings against Fijian Drua.

Brumbies Form

Brumbies have been in solid form at home, winning three of their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a closely contested 30-28 loss against the Waratahs.

Their previous home results include wins against the Hurricanes (35-28) and the Blues (30-27), followed by a close loss against the Reds (34-31). and a win against the Chiefs (33-24).

Brumbies are currently fourth in Super Rugby with 24 points after eight matches.

Brumbies Starting Lineup

Starting line-up: 1 J. Slipper, 2 B. Pollard, 3 A. Alaalatoa, 4 N. Frost, 5 L. Shaw, 6 R. Valetini, 7 L. Reimer, 8 T. Tualima, 9 R. Lonergan, 10 D. Meredith, 11 C. Tool, 12 D. Feliuai, 13 K. Pritchard, 14 O. Sapsford, 15 T.Wright.

Replacements:16 L. Lonergan, 17 B. Schoupp, 18 D. Breen, 19 T MacPherson, 20 R. Scott, 21 K. Thorn, 22 T. Edmed, 23 A. Muirhead.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have experienced a poor run of form on the road, losing their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 69-26 defeat at the Crusaders.

Their previous away results include losses at Moana Pasifika (34-15), the Reds (57-7), the Waratahs (36-13), and the Blues (40-15).

Fijian Drua are currently ninth in Super Rugby, with 12 points after eight matches.

Fijian Drua Starting Lineup

Starting line-up: 1 Emosi Tuqiri, 2 Zuriel Togiatama, 3 Samuela Tawake, 4 Temo Mayanavanua (c), 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 6 Etonia Waqa, 7 Kitione Salawa, 8 Isoa Tuwai, 9 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 11 Manasa Mataele, 12 Virimi Vakatava, 13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 14 Isikeli Basiyalo, 15 Isikeli Rabitu.

Replacements:16 Kavaia Tagivetaua, 17 Penaia Cakobau, 18 Mesake Doge, 19 Mesake Vocevoce, 20 Joseva Tamani, 21 Simione Kuruvoli, 22 Kemu Valetini, 23 Inia Tabuavou.