Hurricanes vs Fijian Drua Predictions - Big home win predicted in Super Rugby

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 21 Feb 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 21 Feb 2025

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Hurricanes expect to cover -19.5 handicap against Fijian Drua.
Fijian Drua strong at home but struggle in away fixtures.
Hurricanes narrowly lost to Crusaders; Drua fell to Brumbies last week.

Hurricanes set for convincing victory (Getty Images)

Hurricanes vs Fijian Drua Preview

Fijian Drua are competitive at home but have struggled on the road for a few seasons. Canes are backed to cover.

Hurricanes vs Fijian Drua Preview
Head to Head
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes Injuries & Team News
Fijian Drua Form
Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

Hurricanes won 15 of their 18 matches in 2024.
Hurricanes lost their last match.
Hurricanes beat Fijian Drua by 23 points last season.
Fijian Drua’s have a poor away record.
Fijian Drua lost to the Brumbies last weekend.

Head to Head

The Hurricanes beat the Fijian Drua 38-15 away from home last season. It was one of the very few home games that the Drua struggled in.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes dominated Super Rugby last season, topping the table after the round robin stage. They lost just two of their 14 group phase game.

After cruising through the quarter-final, the Canes lost out at home to the Chiefs in the semi-final, a very unexpected result. This season the Canes will want to challenge again for the title, but they made an average start last weekend.

Traveling to Christchurch to face the Crusaders is never an easy task, despite the hosts having had a horror season in 2024. The Hurricanes will feel they could have gotten more from the game, but in the end, they lost 33-25, one point shy of a losing bonus point.

Hurricanes Injuries & Team News

15 Callum Harkin, 14 Fehi Fineanganofo, 13 Bailyn Sullivan, 12 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 11 Kini Naholo, 10 Harry Godfrey, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Brayden Iose, 7 DuPlessis Kirifi (co-captain), 6 Brad Shields (co-captain), 5 Hugo Plummer, 4 Caleb Delany, 3 Tevita Mafileo, 2 Jacob Devery, 1 Xavier Numia.

Replacement: 16 Raymond Tuputupu, 17 Pouri Rakete-Stones, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Will Tucker, 20 Peter Lakai, 21 Ereatara Enari, 22 Riley Hohepa, 23 Ngatungane Punivai.

Fijian Drua Form

Fijian Drua have made the Super Rugby playoffs in the last two seasons. Their inclusion has certainly helped the national side as well while also being competitive in Super Rugby.

What carried Drua last season was their wonderful home record where they achieved some notable results. Their away form will have to, however, improve if they are to challenge for a top four spot.

Last weekend, on home soil, Fijian Drua again showed their quality against the Brumbies, but the Aussie sides’ experience and forward power carried them to a 36-32 victory.

Fijian Drua Injuries & Team News

15 Ilaisa Droasese, 14 Junior Ratuva, 13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 12 Inia Tabuavou, 11 Tanilea Rakuro, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 9 Frank Lomani (co-captain), 8 Elia Canakaivata, 7 Motikiai Murray, 6 Meli Derenalagi, 5 Isoa Nasilasila, 4 Mesake Vocevoce, 3 Mesake Doge, 2 Zuriel Togiatama, 1 Emosi Tuqiri.

Replacements: 16 Mesulame Dolokoto, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Meli Tuni, 19 Leona Rotuisolia, 20 Kitione Salawa, 21 Peni Matawalu, 22 Caleb Muntz, 23 Iosefo Masi.

Verdict

Hurricanes v Fijian Drua

The Hurricanes are backed to win by 20 or more points against Fijian Drua.

Hurricanes -19.5

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