Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua Predictions - Drua to get close to an away win

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 24 Apr 2025

Simon Lewis 24 Apr 2025

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Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua are at the bottom of the Rugby table.
Moana favored to win against Drua, given Drua’s poor away results.
Expect a close game; historically, matches between these teams are tightly contested.

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Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua Super Rugby

Fijian Drua have won 4 of their 5 matches against Moana Pasifika. (Getty Images)

Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua Predictions

This is a clash between the two bottom sides on the table. Moana are the favourites and given Fijian Drua’s horrific away results in the tournament, I am backing the hosts to win. However, given how close this game historically has been, I do feel the Drua will get within 6.5 points.

Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua Predictions
Head to Head
Moana Pasifika Form
Moana Pasifika Injuries & Team News
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

Moana Pasifika have lost 6 of their last 9 matches.
Fijian Drua have lost 7 of their last 9 matches.
Fijian Drua have won 4 of their 5 matches against Moana Pasifika.
Fijian Drua have only won 1 of their last 28 games as the designated away team in Super Rugby.

Head to Head

Fijian Drua have won four of their five matches against Moana, but these games are usually very tight.

Moana Pasifika Form

Moana Pasifika are currently placed 10th on the table, four points above their opposition for this game. They have won three of their nine fixtures to date.

Over the course of the season, this has been Moana’s best season since joining Super Rugby. They have been rather competitive in all their games to date, seldom being wiped off the park.

Their last win came against the Waratahs on 5 April; their subsequent two fixtures have ended in a 36-17 loss at the Blues and a 24-0 defeat to the Brumbies at home.

Moana Pasifika Injuries & Team News

15 William Havili, 14 Fine Inisi, 13 Lalomilo Lalamilo, , 12 Danny Toala, 11 Fine Inisi, 10 Jackson Garden-Bachop, 9 Jonathan Taumateine, 8 Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, 7 Ardie Savea (captain), 6 Miracle Faiilagi, 5 Samuel Slade, 4 Tom Savage, 3 Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, 2 Millennium Sanerivi, 1 Tito Tuipulotu.

Replacements: 16 Tomasi Maka, 17 Monu Moli, 18 Chris Apoua, 19 Allan Craigm, 20 Sione Havili Talitui, 21 Melani Matavao, 22 Patrick Pellegrini, 23 Julian Savea

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have improved with each passing year in Super Rugby but 2025 has not gone according to plan. They are bottom of the table with just two wins from their nine games.

While some games have been very close and the Drua have had some unfortunate defeats, their overall performance has not reached the level of previous years.

However, there will be some confidence after they beat the Waratahs 28-14 at home last weekend.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Vuate Karawelavu, 14 Taniela Rakuro, 13 Inia Tabuavou, 12 Isikeli Rabitu, 11 Ponipate Longanimasi, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 9 Simione Kuruvoli, 8 Kitione Salawa, 7 Motikiai Murray, 6 Etonia Waqa, 5 Leone Rotuisolia, 4 Isoa Nasilasila, 3 Samu Tawake, 2 Mesulame Dolokoto (captain), 1 Peni Ravai.

Replacements: 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Meli Tuni, 18 Mesake Doge, 19 Mesake Vocevoce, 20 Elia Canakaivata, 21 Leone Nawai, 22 Kemu Valetini, 23 Selestino Ravutaumada

Verdict

Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua are backed to get within the 6.5 handicap.

Fijian Drua +6.5

Handicap

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