Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika Predictions - Fijians to coast to home win

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 26 May 2023

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Marc Thomas 26 May 2023

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Watch Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika in the Super Rugby on Saturday (03:05 BST)
Moana Pasifika have lost their last 12 matches
Can the visitors be able to put up a fight in Fiji?

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Fijian Drua backed for convincing victory (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika Predictions

Fijian Drua host Moana Pasifika in Fiji in a match where they will be confident of dispatching their opponent especially at home. Moana Pasifika are the whipping boys of the competition and have lost all their matches with their head coach recently resigning as well.

Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika Predictions
Head-to-Head
Fijian Drua Form and News
Fijian Drua Squad
Moana Pasifika Form and News
Moana Squad

Fijian Drua have won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
Fijian Drua covered the -13.5 handicap in their last home head-to-head match.
Moana Pasifika have lost their last 12 matches.

Head-to-Head

Fijian Drua have won both head-to-head encounters with the last match ending 36-34 in their favour at Moana Pasifika.

Fijian Drua Form and News

The Fijians have built on last season and find themselves in tenth place with four wins from twelve matches with three of them coming from home victories.

A 30-14 home loss to the Blues preceded a 27-24 home win over the Hurricanes. They would unfortunately lose 34-14 at the Western Force next.

Their last result was a 32-18 away loss at the Waratahs. The Drua put up a good and competitive fight throughout the match and will be somewhat pleased with the performance. A last minute try by the Waratahs unfortunately took the losing bonus point away from the visitors.

Fijian Drua Squad

Fijian Drua: Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Joseva Tamani, Vilive Miramira, Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Eroni Sau, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese.

Reserves: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Ratu Rotuisolia, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Michael Naitokani

Moana Pasifika Form and News

The New Zealand based side have struggled big time this season and have lost all twelve of their matches and unsurprisingly find themselves at the bottom of the table.

Recent results have seen a 43-33 home loss to the Rebels and a 31-30 away loss to the Blues. They would then be smashed at the Hurricanes by 71-22.

The most recent match ended in a 41-7 home loss to the Crusaders. The Crusaders are a top side and were expected to win but they exceeded the expectations by blowing Moana away in the first half. A consolation try in the second half for Moana was all they could achieve in a one-sided mauling.

Moana Squad

Moana Pasifika: Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Luteru Tolai, Sosefo ‘Apikotoa, Michael Curry, Mike McKee, , Penitoa Finau, Alamanda Motuga, Solomone Funaki ©, Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Lealiifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili

Reserves: Samiuela Moli, Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Mahonri Ngakuru, Miracle Faiilagi, Ereatara Enari, Fine Inisi, Jonah Mau’u