Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Drua v BLues

Blues loose forward Dalton Papali’i scores the opening try during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final – Blues v Fijian Drua at Eden Park, Auckland 08 June 2024 Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz
Photo: Photosport / Brett Phibbs

Once again it’s a must win for the Blues, this time in the tough environment of Fiji. The good news for tehm is th Drua have given up a bit of the heat advantage with the evening kick-off, but the pressure will still be on the Blues to keep their season alive. Kick-off is at 7:05pm NZT.

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Team lists

Fijian Drua: 1. Haereiti Hetet, 2. Zuriel Togiatama, 3. Mesake Doge (c), 4. Mesake Vocevoce, 5. Isoa Nasilasila, 6. Joseva Tamani, 7. Isoa Tuwai, 8. Kitione Salawa, 9. Simione Kuruvoli, 10. Kemu Valetini, 11. Taniela Rakuro, 12. Inia Tabuavou, 13. Vuate Karawalevu, 14. Ponipate Loganimasi, 15. Selestino Ravutaumada

Bench: 16. Tevita Ikanivere, 17. Peni Ravai, 18. Samuela Tawake, 19. Sailosi Vukalokalo, 20. Elia Canakiavata, 21. Philip Baselala, 22. Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 23. Isikeli Rabitu

Blues: 1. Joshua Fusitu’a, 2. Ricky Riccitelli, 3. Marcel Renata, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu (c), 5. Laghlan McWhannell, 6. Anton Segner, 7. Dalton Papali’i, 8. Hoskins Sotutu, 9. Taufa Funaki, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. AJ Lam, 12. Xavi Taele, 13. Rieko Ioane, 14. Cole Forbes, 15. Corey Evans

Bench: 16. Kurt Eklund, 17. Mason Tupaea, 18. Angus Ta’avao, 19. Josh Beehre, 20. Adrian Choat, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. Harry Plummer, 23. Zarn Sullivan