Fujian Drua vs Blues
The Fijian Drua plays host to the Blues in Lukuota, Fiji for this Super Rugby match. The Drua have won three of their eight matches and sit just outside the playoff places while the Blues have won five of their eight matches to be in fifth place. The home team have proven to be a different beast when playing in Fiji, having beaten both the Crusaders and the Rebels. The visitors have taken no chances and have selected their strongest team bar Captain Patrick Tuipolotu who is being rested. The Drua will be determined to maintain their 100% home record.
TIP: The Drua have been a different team when playing in front of their passionate supporters as they are brave enough to attack from anywhere on the field. They will need to be careful against a Blues team that have been lethal on turnover ball this season. The visitors have also shown a tendency to run from deep in their own half especially with their two wings Mark Telea and Caleb Clarke in scintillating form. The bookies have the Blues as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.20, Gbets 1.21 and Hollywoodbets 1.20
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Fujian Drua vs Blues
- These teams have met only once previously with the Blues winning 35-18.
Latest results for both teams
The Fijian Drua lost 50-17 to the Chiefs in their last match while the Blues beat the Waratahs 55-21 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Fijians also been boosted by the return of some key players but none more so than their feisty number nine Frank Lomani. Their attack looked flat in his absence and he will no doubt be the catalyst of most of their attacks. The Blues have match winners across the field and will be relying on Beauden Barrett to launch their All Black laden backline. If the Drua are to cause an epic upset, they will need to avoid the set pieces as the Blues have the advantage at scrum and lineout. The home sides maul defence will need to be top notch or else the Blues pack will have a field day. I am predicting a Blues win by 8 points
Probable Starting XVs
Drua
15 Ilaisa Droasese, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Iosefo Masi, 12 Kalaveti Ravouvou, 11 Eroni Sau, 10 Teti Tela, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Elia Canakaivata, 7 Kitione Salawa, 6 Vilive Miramira, 5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, 4 Isoa Nasilasila, 3 Samuela Tawake, 2 Tevita Ikanivere (c), 1 Haereiti Hetet
Leinster
15 Zarn Sullivan, 14 Mark Telea, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Harry Plummer, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Finlay Christie, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 7 Dalton Papalii (c), 6 Adrian Choat, 5 Sam Darry, 4 Cameron Suafoa, 3 Marcel Renata, 2 Soane Vikena, 1 Ofa Tuungafasi
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Blues victory are as follows:
Betway 1.20
Gbets 1.21
Hollywoodbets 1.20
Odds comparison on the Blues handicap:
The complete odds on the Blues handicap:
Betway 1.85 (+14.5)
Gbets 1.87 (+14.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+14.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor returns on the Blues outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.85 (+14.5), Gbets 1.87 (+14.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+14.5)
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