Fijian Drua vs Chiefs Predictions & Tips - Chiefs to struggle past Drua

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 07 Mar 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 07 Mar 2025

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Chiefs remain undefeated with strong offensive plays, having won their last 3 games.
Fijian Drua have narrowly lost their last 3 matches by 5 or less points.
Expect a close contest, with predictions favoring Drua to finish within 9.5 points of the Chiefs.

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Chiefs to have a tough time in Fiji (Getty Images)

Fijian Drua vs Chiefs Predictions

The Chiefs are looking great on attack while Fijian Drua have had three narrow defeats. Drua are normally very competitive at home, and they are playing some good rugby, despite the losses. I am backing the hosts to get within the +9.5 handicap.

Fijian Drua vs Chiefs Predictions
Head to Head
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News
Chiefs Form
Chiefs Injuries & Team News

Fijian Drua have lost their last 3 matches by 5 or less points.
Chiefs have won their last 3 matches.
Chiefs have scored 40+ points in their last 2 matches.
Chiefs have won their last 3 matches against Fijian Drua.

Head to Head

The Chiefs have played Fijian Drua three times and won all three. The average score in those three games is 44-27 to the Chiefs.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have made a slow start to the season, losing all three matches. They have picked up three bonus points which has kept them off bottom spot.

While the Drua have suffered three defeats, all three games have been decided by five or less points. They desperately need one of the close games to go their way in the near future.

On the opening weekend, Fijian Drua lost 36-32 at home to the Brumbies before taking the Hurricanes to the wire in Wellington, losing 38-34. Last weekend, in Sydney, the Drua suffered another close loss, losing 29-24 to the Waratahs.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Vuate Karawalevu, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 12 Inia Tabuavou, 11 Ponipate Loganimasi, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Meli Derenlagi, 7 Kitione Salawa, 6 Etonia Waqa, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Mesake Doge, 2 Zuriel Togiatama,, 1 Haereiti Hetet.

Replacements: 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Emosi Tuqiri, 18 Peni Ravai, 19 Elia Canakaivata, 20 Motikiai Murray, 21 Simione Kuruvoli, 22 Isikeli Rabitu, 23 Taniela Rakuro

Chiefs Form

The Chiefs are top of the pile after the first three rounds having won all three fixtures. They are on 13 points, four clear of the Reds who do have a game in hand.

In round one, the Chiefs beat the Blues 25-14 in a repeat of the 2024 Super Rugby final. They then thrashed the Crusaders 49-24 in Hamilton a week later.

Last weekend, again at home, the Chiefs were in fine form again, beating the Brumbies 49-34. While conceding 34 points will be a slight concern, the Chiefs are certainly doing plenty right on attack.

Chiefs Injuries & Team News

15 Damian McKenzie, 14. Daniel Rona 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Leroy Carter, 10 Josh Jacomb, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Jimmy Tupou, 7 Kaylum Boshier, 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Tupou Vaa’i (captain), 4 Manaaki Selby Rickit,, 3 George Dyer, 2 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 1 Ollie Norris.

Replacements: 16 Bradley Slater, 17 Jared Proffit, 18 Reuben O’Neill, 19 Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20 Simon Parker, 21 Malachi Wrampling, 22 Xavier Roe, 23 Shaun Stevenson

Verdict

Fijian Drua v Chiefs

Fijian Drua are tipped to lose by less than 9.5 points.

Fijian Drua +9.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 5 Units

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