Fijian Drua vs Hurricanes Predictions - Hurricanes to register back-to-back victories

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Hurricanes have dominated Fijian Drua in past encounters.
Fijian Drua lost their first two matches this season.
Hurricanes are favoured to cover the -15.5 handicap.

Hurricanes scored eight tries in their Super Rugby season opener last weekend (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua have not had much success against the Hurricanes in Super Rugby, and they have lost their opening matches this season. The Hurricanes started their campaign with an emphatic victory.

Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 7 fixtures.
Hurricanes have won 2 of their last 5 away matches.
Hurricanes have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Fijian Drua.
Fijian Drua have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Fijian Drua have won 3 of their last 5 home games.
Fijian Drua lost to the Hurricanes at home by 23 points in 2024.

Head to Head

The Hurricanes have the advantage with three victories to one against Fijian Drua in four meetings.

Fijian Drua Form

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, Fijian Drua lost their season opener to Moana Pasifika, 40-26 at home.

Fijian Drua have not had a good start to their new campaign, and will have to play well to beat the Hurricanes. However, they have lost three of their four meetings against their opponents.

Hurricanes Form

Hurricanes produced an excellent first half of rugby against Moana Pasifika last weekend, scoring four tries and two conversions to lead 24-5 at the break.

Hurricanes added four additional tries, three conversions, and a penalty in the second half to win 52-10 at home.

In last season's Super Rugby, the Hurricanes defeated Fijian Drua 38-34 at home.

Hurricanes will start confidently against Fijian Drua after scoring eight tries in their previous match, and they have won six of their last seven games.

Team News

Fijian Drua

Taniela Rakuro scored the only try for his club against the Waratahs last weekend.

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula scored two penalties and a conversion in the match.

Starting XV: Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani (c), Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Joji Nasova, Ilaisa Droasese

Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Isoa Tuwai, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Inia Tabuavou

Hurricanes

Josh Moorby scored a hat-trick against Moana Pasifika last weekend.

Fehi Fineanganofo and Brayden Iose crossed the try line twice each.

Billy Proctor contributed one try.

Jordie Barrett landed five conversions in the match.

Starting XV: Pouri Rakete-Stones, Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Hugo Plummer, Warner Dearns, Devan Flanders, Peter Lakai, Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Callum Harkin, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (c), Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby

Replacements: Jacob Devery, Xavier Numia, Siale Lauaki, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Ereatara Enari, Lucas Cashmore, Ngane Punivai

Verdict

Fijian Drua v Hurricanes

Hurricanes were in fine form in their previous match and are tipped to cover the -15.5 handicap.

Hurricanes -15.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 3 Units

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