Fijian Drua vs Chiefs Predictions - Drua to be competitive on home soil

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 07 Mar 2025

Simon Lewis 07 Mar 2025

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Fijian Drua lost their first 3 games, all by 5 points or less.
Chiefs have a perfect winning record with high scores.
Chiefs lead the head-to-head against Drua 3-0.

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Chiefs to have a tough time in Fiji (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua vs Chiefs Preview

Fijian Drua have lost all three games this season but all have been by five or less points. They are backed to challenge again on home soil.

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

Fijian Drua have lost their last 3 matches by 5 or less points.
Chiefs have won their last 3 matches.
Chiefs have scored 40+ points in their last 2 matches.
Chiefs have won their last 3 matches against Fijian Drua.

Head to Head

The Chiefs have played Fijian Drua three times and won all three. The average score in those three games is 44-27 to the Chiefs.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have made a slow start to the season, losing all three matches. They have picked up three bonus points which has kept them off bottom spot.

While the Drua have suffered three defeats, all three games have been decided by five or less points. They desperately need one of the close games to go their way in the near future.

On the opening weekend, Fijian Drua lost 36-32 at home to the Brumbies before taking the Hurricanes to the wire in Wellington, losing 38-34. Last weekend, in Sydney, the Drua suffered another close loss, losing 29-24 to the Waratahs.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Vuate Karawalevu, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 12 Inia Tabuavou, 11 Ponipate Loganimasi, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Meli Derenlagi, 7 Kitione Salawa, 6 Etonia Waqa, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Mesake Doge, 2 Zuriel Togiatama,, 1 Haereiti Hetet.

Replacements: 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Emosi Tuqiri, 18 Peni Ravai, 19 Elia Canakaivata, 20 Motikiai Murray, 21 Simione Kuruvoli, 22 Isikeli Rabitu, 23 Taniela Rakuro

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs are top of the pile after the first three rounds having won all three fixtures. They are on 13 points, four clear of the Reds who do have a game in hand.

In round one, the Chiefs beat the Blues 25-14 in a repeat of the 2024 Super Rugby final. They then thrashed the Crusaders 49-24 in Hamilton a week later.

Last weekend, again at home, the Chiefs were in fine form again, beating the Brumbies 49-34. While conceding 34 points will be a slight concern, the Chiefs are certainly doing plenty right on attack.

Chiefs Injuries & Team News

15 Damian McKenzie, 14. Daniel Rona 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Leroy Carter, 10 Josh Jacomb, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Jimmy Tupou, 7 Kaylum Boshier, 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Tupou Vaa’i (captain), 4 Manaaki Selby Rickit,, 3 George Dyer, 2 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 1 Ollie Norris.

Replacements: 16 Bradley Slater, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 Reuben O’Neill, 19 Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20 Simon Parker, 21 Malachi Wrampling, 22 Xavier Roe, 23 Shaun Stevenson

Verdict

Fijian Drua v Chiefs

Fijian Drua are tipped to lose by less than 9.5 points.

Fijian Drua +9.5

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