Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Predictions - Crusaders to condemn Fijian Drua to another away defeat
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- Crusaders have won last two home games vs Fijian Drua.
- Fijian Drua are on lengthy winless run away from home.
- Match prediction: Crusaders to cover -24.5 handicap.
Crusaders have never lost to the Fijian Drua at home (Getty Images)
Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Predictions
Crusaders have had mixed results this season, but have never lost to the Fijian Drua at home. Fijian Drua have lacked consistency lately and have a dismal away record in Super Rugby.
- Crusaders have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Crusaders have won 5 of their last 6 home matches.
- Crusaders have won 2 consecutive home games against the Fijian Drua.
- Fijian Drua have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Fijian Drua have lost 24 consecutive away games.
- Fijian Drua have lost 3 of their last 5 matches against the Crusaders.
Head to Head
The Crusaders have a slight edge with three victories to two against the Fijian Drua in five meetings.
Crusaders Form
The Crusaders produced an excellent second half of rugby against Moana Pasifika last weekend, winning 50-21 away from home after leading 17-14 at half-time.
Before that emphatic victory, the Crusaders lost 25-23 to the Highlanders away, 50-24 to the Brumbies at home, beat the Chiefs 43-33 away, and lost 29-13 to the Blues away before defeating the Highlanders 29-18 at home.
The Crusaders are 6th in the Super Rugby table with 14 points from six games.
The Crusaders will start confidently against the Fijian Drua after their latest performance, and they have defeated their opponents twice in a row on home soil.
Fijian Drua Form
The Fijian Drua registered their second defeat in a row in the 2026 Super Rugby season, losing 36-13 away to the Waratahs last weekend after trailing 14-10 at half-time.
Before that result, the Fijian Drua lost to Moana Pasifika 40-26 at home, 36-13 to the Waratahs away, beat the Hurricanes 25-20 at home, and beat the Brumbies 42-27 at home before losing 21-6 to the Reds at home.
Fijian Drua are 9th in the Super Rugby standings with five points from six matches.
Fijian Drua have a tough assignment ahead, having lost 24 away games in the league, which is a poor return. Can they find a way to win?
Team News
Crusaders
Starting XV: George Bower, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Corey Kellow, Johnny Lee, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Chay Fihaki, Will Jordan (c)
Replacements: George Bell, Jack Sexton, Seb Calder, Tahlor Cahill, Dom Gardiner, Louie Chapman, Rivez Reihana, Braydon Ennor
Fijian Drua
Starting XV: Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Nasilasila (c), Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Manasa Mataele, Iosefo Namoce, Virimi Vakatawa, Joji Nasova, Iliasia Droasese
Replacements: Sairusi Ravudi, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Tuwai, Phillip Baselala, Kemu Valetini, Isikeli Rabitu
Verdict
Crusaders can exploit the poor away form of the Fijian Drua to come out on top and are tipped to cover the -24.5 handicap.
Crusaders -24.5
Handicap
@1.91 - 3 Units
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