Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Preview & Tips - Drua backed in handicap market

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 18 May 2022

Ralph Staniforth 18 May 2022

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Crusaders vs Fijian Drua predictions for Friday’s Super Rugby fixture
Match is being played at 08:05 BST at the Orangetheory Stadium
Can the Saders get a bonus point win and put pressure on the Blues?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

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Crusaders to get bonus point win against Drua (Getty Images)

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Preview

Crusaders will be targeting a bonus point win but could rest players. That shouldn’t make too big a difference but Drua have been competitive in most of their fixtures. My best bet is for Fijian Drua to lose by less than 30.

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Preview
Head to Head
Crusaders Form
Crusaders Injuries
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries
Crusaders vs Fijian Drua FAQ

Crusaders have won 9 of their last 12 matches.
Crusaders have failed to win by 30+ points in 11 of their 12 matches this season.
Fijian Drua have lost 10 off their last 12 matches.
Fijian Drua have won or lost by less than 30 points in 9 of their last 12 matches.

Head to Head

Crusaders and Fijian Drua have never previously met.

Crusaders Form

The Crusaders are third on the table, level on points with the Brumbies in second place. They have won nine of their 12 matched to date.

With just two matches to play the Saders’ will have to catch the Blues in top spot, seven points clear to make it to second place. They have won their last two matches after suffering a dramatic loss to the Waratahs.

Last week’s 37-26 win against the Brumbies in Canberra gave them some hope but they will now need the Brumbies to beat the Blues to have any chance of catching their counterparts.

Crusaders Injuries

Crusaders should have no problem securing a bonus point win in this clash. They may opt to rest players with the playoffs just a few weeks away.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have won just two of their 12 matches in their debut Super Rugby season. While that is a bleak outlook, many of their performances have been good.

Last week Drua beat fellow newcomers, Moana Pasifika 34-19. That will give them some confidence ahead of this clash. The week prior they lost 67-5 to the Hurricanes.

Fijian Drua Injuries

Drua will select their best available side given that there are only two weeks of the competition remaining.

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua FAQ

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Verdict

Crusaders v Fijian Drua

Crusaders are very strong but they have not been at their best this season. Drua have been competitive and with possible changes to the Saders lineup I can see them winning by less than 30.

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