NRC Rnd 2: Fijian Drua v Western Force

[ForceFan]

Good continuity from the team from Round 1.
Hoping for a cracker of a game in Suva.

Enjoying the mix of players - esp the new young talent.
Fantastic to see Henry Stowers, Chris Heiberg and Feliti Kaifu'u back in the mix.

https://www.westernforce.com.au/force-receives-samoan-boost-ahead-of-fiji-challenge/

 

[kiap]

Drua have made 5 changes to the starting line-up and brought in 4 players for the bench (all underlined):

Forwards:

1 Joeli Veitayaki, 2 Maikele Sivo, 3 Mosese Ducivaki, 4 Tevita Naqali, 5 Necani Nawaqadau, 6 Eremasi Radrodro, 7 Ulaisi Lawavou, 8 Johnny Dyer;

Backs:

9 Seru Vularika, 10 Peceli Nacebe, 11 Levani Kurimudu, 12 Cyril Reece, 13 Poasa Waqanibau, 14 Nacanieli Narequva, 15 Osea Waqa.

Reserves:

16 Ratunaisa Navuma, 17 Timoci Sauvoli, 18 Jone Koroi, 19 Epeli Radaniva, 20 Rusiate Nasova, 21 Peni Matawalu, 22 Ifereimi Tovilevu, 23 Setareki Raoba.

 

[RugbyReg]

that Navumu on the bench is a very exciting player. Will be keen to watch him.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Good try from Force. Gees so far Forces defence certainly been better....bet in saying that now see 50+ points put on them lol

 

[Shaker]

Quick reminder that the comms are so reliant on the team lists. Tevin Ferris is definitely the bloke with 6 on his back.

 

[Shaker]

These Comms are cringe. A little research cant go amiss surely. Talking up Kiti Ratu on the wing even though its Byron Ralston, Tuatara-Morrison at 13 as well. Its like they have last weeks call sheet.

 

[kiap]

Drua 10-26 Force at HT

WF pack has the edge.

No one at the ground for this NRC match, literally no one in view in the stands.

Kudos to RA/Fox for providing the live stream, tho.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Drua 10-26 Force at HT



WF pack has the edge.



No one at the ground for this NRC match, literally no one in view in the stands.



Kudos to RA/Fox for providing the live stream, tho.

I did think the same but camera's only on one side....are there anybody on the other side of the ground?

 

[kiap]

Kurimudu scores from in his own 22, running over the top of Strachan.

15-26

The've opened the gate at half time with a few spectators on the far side

 

[kiap]

I did think the same but camera's only on one side..are there anybody on the other side of the ground?

Yeah saw a glimpse of a few in the main stand

 

[Shaker]

"Kiti Ratu" lucky to escape a yellow.

 

[kiap]

Penalty at close range. Go the scrum IMO

 

[kiap]

Easy try Strachan

15-31

60 mins

 

[Shaker]

How to beat the Drua, repeat phases. If they're stuff doesnt work after 2-3 phases they seem to run out of ideas. Fitness doesnt look good either.

 

[kiap]

Good defence by the Force this week

 

[kiap]

Try hat-trick for Placid

 

[kiap]

Sweet boot of Ian Prior

15-38

@70 mins

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Placid been good acquisition for the Force...as has Joost who has had another good game this week. Having the Force as another pro side (albeit NRC level) means a lot of these players have been able to play in a professional environment that many would otherwise not had the opportunity to (e.g Deegan).

 

[kiap]

Goal line drop out?

Force escape with saving a try there

 

[kiap]

Ref doing everthing to see the ball there heheh