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Blues vs Fijian Drua Predictions - Blues set to thrash Fijian Drua in Super Rugby quarter-final

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 06 Jun 2024

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Marc Thomas 06 Jun 2024

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Tips for Blues vs Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby quarter-final on Saturday
Hosts have won 12 of their last 14 games
Will the Drua be able to compete away from home?

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Tips for Blues vs Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby quarter-final on Saturday (Getty Images)

Blues vs Fijian Drua Predictions

The Blues have never lost to Fijian Drua and early this season they won by 24 points at home. Given how poor Fijian Drua have been on the road this season, losing their last two away fixtures by 30+ points, I fancy the Blues to cover the -25 handicap.

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

Blues have won 12 of their last 14 matches.
Blues have won their last 3 matches against Fijian Drua.
Fijian Drua have lost their last 7 away matches.
Fijian Drua have lost their last 2 away matches by 38 & 36 points.

Head to Head

Blues have won all three previous encounters against Fijian Drua. In round one of the 2024 season, the Blues beat Drua 34-10 in Auckland.

Blues Form

The Blues finished second on the Super Rugby table with 55 points and 12 wins from 14 matches. They led the table for the majority of the final month, but their failure to secure a bonus point in the final round cost them top spot.

The Blues only defeats this season came away from home, winning all seven at home. Their last loss was at the Crusaders, but they bounced back to beat the Chiefs 31-17 at home last weekend.

Prior to the Crusaders loss, the Auckland outfit won nine in a row.

Blues Injuries & Team News

(1-15): Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Ricky Riccitelli, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Josh Beehre, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Harry Plummer, Caleb Clarke, AJ Lam, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele'a, Stephen Perofeta

Subs: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, Angus Ta'avao, Cameron Suafoa, Adrian Choat, Taufa Funaki, Corey Evans, Cole Forbes

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua finished the season in seventh place which means they have an away quarter-final. While this season can be seen as another success, the Drua have not done well enough on the road.

In Fiji, only the Hurricanes have managed to get a win, so if this was a home game, Drua would have had a chance. Last week the Fijian side easily saw off the Rebels 40-19 at home.

In their last two away fixtures, the Drua have lost 39-3 to the Highlanders and 48-10 to the Western Force.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

(1-15): Livai Natave, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Waqa Nalaga, Kemu Valetini, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

Subs: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samu Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz

Verdict

Blues v Fijian Drua

I am backing the Blues to win by more than 25 points and for Rieko Ioane to get among the tries.

Blues -25

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