Blues beat Drua, keep their SRP hopes alive
- Dave Worsley
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
The Blues have beaten Fijian Drua 34-5 in Suva to keep their Super Rugby Pacific playoff hopes alive.
Prop Marcel Renata smashed over the line six minutes into the game as the defending champs showed they meant business and kept the ball tight.
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The Blues looked like the 2024 winning version, keeping the ball, letting the opposition defend and generally getting rid of the loose play which has hampered them most of the season.
The majortity of Blues' tries came from rucks close to the line fellow front rowers Angus Ta'avao and Josh Fusitu'a crossed the line too.
Halfback Taufa Funaki made the most of his start by scoring a try as well, with wing Cole Forbes eased over midway through the second have to cement the win. .
The Drua could only manage a try to Selestino Ravutaumada in the last few minutes to get on the scoreborard.
The Blues are now up to temporary fifth on 27 points and return to NewZealnad for an away game in their own hometown next weekend against Moana Pasifika, who will be coming off a bye.
At ANZ Stadium, Suva: Blues 34 (Marcel Renata,, Taufa Funaki, Joshua Fusitu’a, Angus Ta’avao, Cole Forbes’ tries; Beauden Barrett 3 con, pen) Fijian Drua 5 (Selestino Ravutaumada try). HT: 22-0.
