Super Rugby LIVE: Drua thrill early against Waratahs
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A penalty against Fijian hooker Tevita Ikanivere allows the Waratahs to add a simple three points through Tane Edmed, and both sides get a breather after a whirlwind start in 30-degree conditions at Allianz Stadium.
Drua 12, Waratahs 10 after 25 minutes
Some magic footwork on the wing from former Waratahs flyer Vuate Karawalevu puts the Fijians back in front. Karawalevu has the Tahs backtracking and weaves past two defenders before diving for the corner with a terrific putdown.
The conversion attempt goes wide but it’s still a great start for the Drua here.
Drua 12, Waratahs 7 after 20 minutes
The Waratahs have levelled thins up quickly. A well-worked attacking lineout, a quick drive, and one ruck later Langi Gleeson gets a short ball and scuttles over for a try. Tane Edmed converts.
Waratahs 7, Drua 7 after 13 minutes
The Waratahs have had all the ball but struggled to do much with it, but the Drua haven’t had that problem – a poor kick and poor chase from the Tahs leads to a scrappy ruck and a turnover, and they strike immediately, Meli Derenalagi scooping up the loose ball getting the ball out to winger Ponipate Loganimasi who runs away untouched for the game’s first points. Caleb Muntz converts the try.
Drua 7, Waratahs 0 after 12 minutes
The Waratahs have had the better of things in the opening five minutes and they go on the attack on the back of a penalty here, working their way inside the Fijian 22. Some patient build-up is being defused well by an effective, rushing Drua defensive line, but the Tahs receive another penalty right in front. NSW decline the shot and goal and opt for a lineout instead.
Waratahs 0, Drua 0 after 8 minutes
And we’re off in the men’s game, with the Waratahs kicking off and the Drua having first possession in this one. An early touchfinder for Drua halfback Simione Kuruvoli settles the nerves for the visitors in a big game for both sides.
Waratahs 0, Drua 0 after 1 minute
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