Fijian Drua vs Blues Predictions - Drua set for third straight home win

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 08 May 2025

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Simon Lewis 08 May 2025

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Fijian Drua strong at home despite overall poor season.
Blues struggle with away games, crucial match for top eight spot.
Key players missing for both teams due to injuries.

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Blues have won their last 4 matches against Fijian Drua. (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua vs Blues Predictions

Fijian Drua have been below par this season, but their home performances have been very solid. The Blues away form has been poor, so this could be a very interesting encounter. I’m backing the hosts to get within the 6.5 handicap.

Fijian Drua vs Blues Predictions
Head to Head
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News
Blues Form
Blues Injuries & Team News

Fijian Drua have won their last 2 home matches.
Blues have won their last 4 matches against Fijian Drua.
Blues have lost their last 3 away matches.

Head to Head

Blues have won all four previous matches against Fijian Drua.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua find themselves bottom of the table after 11 matches this their chances all but gone of making the playoffs. It has been a poor season for the Fijian side, but their home performances have been quite good.

With just three wins this season, the Drua will want to end the season strong in the final three rounds. They do have some form, having won two of their last three games.

After beating the Waratahs 28-14 at home, Drua lost 34-14 away to Moana. However, last weekend, back at home, the Drua put in a strong showing to beat the Reds 36-33.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Ponipate Loganimasi, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Vuate Karawalevu, 12 Inia Tabuavou, 11 Taniela Rakuro, 10 Kemu Valetini, 9 Simione Kuruvoli, 8 Kitione Salawa, 7 Isoa Tuwai, 6 Joseva Tamani, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Mesake Doge (captain), 2 Zuriel Togiatama, 1 Haereiti Hetet.

Replacements: 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Samuela Tawake, 19 Sailosi Vukalokalo, 20 Elia Canakiavata, 21 Philip Baselala, 22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 23 Isikeli Rabitu.

Blues Form

The Blues title defence has been poor in 2025 with some very inconsistent form. The defending champs are currently seventh on the table with 22 points and four wins in 11 games.

Defeat here could mean the Blues leave the weekend out of the top eight if other results also go against them. That will be a major concern for the Auckland side.

Last weekend, the Blues beat the Western Force 40-19 at home after suffering away defeats to the Reds and Crusaders.

Blues Injuries & Team News

15 Corey Evans, 14 Cole Forbes, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Xavi Taele, 11 AJ Lam, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Taufa Funaki, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 7 Dalton Papali’i, 6 Anton Segner, 5 Laghlan McWhannell, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu (captain), 3 Marcel Renata, 2 Ricky Riccitelli, 1 Joshua Fusitu’a.

Replacements: 16 Kurt Eklund, 17 Mason Tupaea, 18 Angus Ta’avao, 19 Josh Beehre, 20 Adrian Choat, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Harry Plummer, 23 Zarn Sullivan.

Verdict

Fijian Drua v Blues

I am backing Fijian Drua to cover the +6.5 handicap with a small layout on a home win as well.

Fijian Drua +6.5

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