Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Predictions - Waratahs to win at home in a Super Rugby clash
The Waratahs are favored to win against the Fijian Drua, especially playing at home where they have had a strong record. Coming off a 36-12 victory over the Reds, the Waratahs maintain an unchanged line-up for their next match. Conversely, Fijian Drua's recent track record on the road shows five consecutive losses, making them the underdogs. With the Waratahs' past head-to-head advantage and current form, they are predicted to cover the -11.5 handicap.
- Waratahs favored at home; recently beat Reds 36-12.
- Fijian Drua lost last 5 away games; form remains poor.
- Predicted: Waratahs cover -11.5 handicap.
Waratahs home record very strong stretching back to 2025 (Getty Images)
Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Predictions
Waratahs are favourites at home against a Fijian Drua side that has lost the last five matches on the road. Coupled with three head-to-head wins out of five, my best bet is the Waratahs to cover the -11.5 handicap.
- Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Predictions
- Head to Head
- Waratahs Form
- Waratahs Injuries & Team News
- Fijian Drua Form
- Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News
- Waratahs won 3 of their last 5 home matches of the 2025 season.
- Waratahs have won 3 of their last 5 meetings against Fijian Drua.
- Waratahs come into this match off the back of a 36-12 home win over the Reds in the 2026 season.
- Fijian Drua lost their last 5 away matches of the 2025 season.
- Fijian Drua come into this match off the back of a 52-7 defeat at the Reds.
Head to Head
Waratahs have won three of their last five meetings against Fijian Drua.
Waratahs Form
Waratahs were in decent form at home towards the end of the 2025 season, winning two of their last four home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 36-12 win against the Reds in their first match of the 2026 season.
Their previous home results include wins against the Brumbies (28-23) and the Chiefs (21-14), followed by losses against the Reds (28-21) and the Crusaders (48-33).
Waratahs are currently second in Super Rugby with five points after one match. They finished the 2025 season in eighth position, with 26 points after 14 matches.
Waratahs Injuries & Team News
Waratahs have named an unchanged starting line-up for the Fijian Drua match. The only switch to the squad of 23 is Ioane Moananu as the replacement hooker, who will make his Waratahs Super Rugby debut if he takes to the field.
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua experienced a poor run of form on the road towards the end of the 2025 season, losing their last five matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 52-7 defeat at the Reds in their last away match of the 2025 season.
Their previous away results include losses at Waratahs (29-24), Force (52-15), Highlanders (43-20), and Moana Pasifika (34-15).
Fijian Drua are currently ninth in Super Rugby, with nil points after one match. They finished the 2025 season at the bottom of the table with 28 points from 14 matches.
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News
Fijian Drua will embrace the 2026 season with a squad built on continuity and depth. Their focus remains on combining physical forward dominance with their trademark flair and offloading game.
Verdict
The Waratahs are very good at home, as they showed last weekend. I am backing them to cover the -11.5 handicap.
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