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Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Predictions - Waratahs can upset the odds against Drua

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  • Tips for Fijian Drua vs Waratahs in Super Rugby on Saturday
  • Visitors have not lost to the hosts in 4 encounters
  • Can Drua claim another big win at home?
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Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Predictions


Fijian Drua are a tough nut to crack in Fiji and that will be the Waratahs biggest challenge. They both have identical records this season with a win and three defeats apiece.
  • Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Fijian Drua Form
  • Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News
  • Waratahs Form
  • Waratahs Injuries & Team News

The hosts are slight favourites, but the Tahs have been playing some good rugby of late. I fancy the visitors to get inside four points and a win for the Sydney outfit wouldn’t be a surprise.

  • Waratahs have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
  • Waratahs have lost their last 2 matches by 2 points.
  • Waratahs have won their last 4 matches against Fijian Drua.
  • Fijian Drua have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head


Waratahs have won all four of their previous matches against the Fijian Drua. At no point in those games have the Tahs’ conceded more than 18 points. Their last match ended in a 46-17 Waratahs win.

Fijian Drua Form


Fijian Drua have made a slow start to the season with just one win in four matches. They are currently 10th on the Super Rugby Pacific table.

The Drua began with a 34-10 away loss to the Blues before going down 39-36 in Melbourne to Moana in an absolute thriller. Thereafter the Fijian side upset the odds to beat the Crusaders 20-10 on home soil.

With that confidence, the Drua challenged the Chiefs last weekend but ultimately came up short 46-29 in Hamilton. While the Drua held their own for large parts of the fixture, they were always struggling defensively.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News


(1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi (c), Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese

Subs: Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Kitione Salawa, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Epeli Momo

Waratahs Form


Looking at the table with the Waratahs in ninth place it would be easy to say the Sydney side have been poor this season. However, while they have managed just one win from four, their performances have warranted a lot more.

On the opening weekend the Tahs were well beaten 40-22 by the Reds, however, the Waratahs bounced back to beat the Crusaders 37-24 in round two.

Since then the Waratahs have lost two games by two points. They went down 23-21 in Dunedin against the Highlanders before suffering another agonising defeat, this time 12-10 at home to the Blues.

Waratahs Injuries & Team News


(1-15): Angus Bell, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jed Holloway, Fergus Lee-Warner, Ned Hanigan, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon (c), Tane Edmed, Dylan Pietsch, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Max Jorgensen

Subs: Julian Heaven, Hayden Thompson-Stringer, Tom Ross, Miles Amatosero, Hugh Sinclair, Lachlan Swinton, Jack Grant, Triston Reilly

Verdict

The Waratahs are tipped to get inside four points with a solid chance of winning the game. There is value in backing the Tahs in the HT/FT market.

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