Drua go down 32-18 to the Waratahs

Drua go down 32-18 to the Waratahs

By Alipate Narawa
Saturday 20/05/2023
[Image: nine.co.au]

The Swire Shipping Drua has now dropped to 10th on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific table after a 32-18 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney last night.

The Drua took an early lead with a converted penalty from Caleb Muntz to put them ahead 3-0.

The Waratahs struck back through a set piece to put Mark Nawaqanitawase in the corner taking the lead to 5-3.

Just before half-time, Waratahs fullback Max Jorgensen put former 7s star Dylan Pietsch over for a try.

The Waratahs led 13-6 at the break.

The Drua struck first in the second half through hooker Tevita Ikanivere in the 56th minute, conversion successful to level the scores at 13-all.

Jorgensen set up Nawaqanitawase’s second try in the corner after centre Joey Walton passed the ball back to him, to extend their lead 20-13.

Big Joseva Tamani scored in the corner to keep the Dua’s hopes alive 18-20.

Powerful Number 8 Langi Gleeson bumped off Ravutaumada to cross for a try, while replacement hooker Mahe Vailanu’s try was the final nail in the coffin.

In other results, the Crusaders thrashed Moana Pasifika 41-7, the Blues thumped the Reds 45-26, the Highlanders edged the Rebels 20-17, the Chiefs blew out the Hurricanes 23-12 and the Force thumped the Brumbies 34-19.

Fiji
vs
Waratahs
1' Drua in possession
0-0

6' Caleb Muntz kick a successful penalty for the Drua side
3-5
10' Mark Nawaqanitawase makes the first try of the match. Conversion unsuccessful
15' Caleb Muntz kick a successful penalty, to take a close lead
6-5


6-8
25' Penalty to Waratahs

33' Drua now in possession and in Waratahs 22m to try and make a try but Waratahs defence prove too good.
6-8
34' Line-out by Waratahs side. 
40' Drua in possession. Game still in progress
6-8
41' Line out by Waratahs, they are now in possession.

6-13
Dylan Pietsch makes the second try for the Waratahs

Half Time 

6-13


2nd Half underway


43' Drua now in possession. Ball knocked on by Tevita Ikanivere
6-13


6-13
49' Waratahs now in possession and Drua's defence is following through 
51' Intense play by both sides
6-13

53' Taniela Rokuro gets the balls and runs towards the try line and is tackled dangerously but is given all clear by the ref
6-13

56' Drua make their first try of the match by Tevita Ikanivere. Conversion is successful.
13-13
59' Line out by Waratahs. They are now in possession

13-20
64' Mark Nawanitawase makes his second try for the Waratahs side. Conversion is successful.
68' What a beauty try by Joseva Tamani
18-25
71' Waratahs make a quick try 

18-32
76' Waratahs make another try to extend their lead. Conversion is successful

Full Time

18-32



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