RECAP: The Fijian Drua have claimed their first ever win against the ACT Brumbies, taking the 42-27 victory in Ba.
Both sides scored five tries each but it was the boot of Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula that proved the difference.
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It was a special afternoon for Fijian-heritage back-rower Rob Valetini, who brought up his 100th Super Rugby game.
For the Drua, they christened the new stadium with victory after they had the bye last week.
The hosts managed the ever-changing conditions and ran away with the contest in the second half.
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Drua 42-27: A consolation try for the Brumbies as Andy Muirhead eases his way over the line.
It come after a perfect cut-out pass from Ryan Lonergan leaves the skipper in an acre of space.
Drua 42-22: The Brumbies remain on the hunt for a consolation try as they build phases inside the Drua's 22.
They drop it but had advantage, opting for the quick tap.
Drua 42-22: The Fijian Drua are still hunting for further points as the Brumbies hold on.
The hosts go for another cross-field kick and whilst they force an error, there's a reason why - it's an illegal tackle in the air.
Drua 42-22: The Drua have all but won it after Tuidraki Samusamuvodre chips ahead for himself, popping to fullback Iliasia Droasese for his second
A quick tap from the Drua has the Brumbies scrambling as they concede the five metre lineout.
Drua 35-22: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula nails a crucial three-pointer as the lead extends beyond two converted tries.
He slots it from just past the 22, stemming the flow of points.
Drua 32-22: The Brumbies are trying to complete the comeback as they put the pressure on the Drua.
Declan Meredith searches for an advertious try, with the ball just rolling over the in-goal as the play comes back into their half.
Drua 32-22: Excellent work from Ryan Lonergan and Hudson Creighton gets the Brumbies back in this contest.
The Brumbies work down the short side and the pair pass back and forth, drawing the covering defenders as the scrumhalf eventually gets to the line.
Drua 32-17: Toby Macpherson gets a fortuitous second try as the Brumbies hit back.
The visitors are initially stopped on the goal-line, but the ball spills out, finding the big lock's hands to be placed down.
Drua 32-12: Aerobatic stuff from the Drua fullback Iliasia Doasese dives over in the corner.
The former Red shows off the athleticism to extend the lead in the pouring rain
Drua 25-12: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula produces a lovely 50-22 for the Drua as it just trickles over the line.
The overthrown lineout ends the attack as it starts, with the rain only getting heavier.
The Drua quickly work back inside the 22 after a Brumbies knock, with the hosts dropping it.
Drua 25-12: Debutant Sairusi Ravudi dives over for a crucial try after splitting away from the maul.
The hosts extend their advantage as a smart grubber in-behind forces Andy Muirhead to scramble and boot the ball out five metres out, leading to the maul.
Drua 20-12: The conditions have completely changed in Ba as the rain has pelted down in the extended half-time break.
The Brumbies have already turned to their bench, with the likes of Blake Schoupp, Liam Bowron and Lachie Shaw on
Drua 20-12: The Brumbies are hungry for points before the break as they get the scrum inside the 22.
However, Kadin Pritchard just can't hold onto the ball and both teams go up the sheds.
Drua 20-12: Elia Canakaivata makes up for his stint on the bench as he crosses under the sticks.
The hosts turn down three points and back their pack, with the number eight finding the line for the five-pointer.
Drua 13-12: Ponipate Loganimasi nearly pulls off a stunning chip and chase try, watching the ball just trickle into touch (although there's some serious doubt about the pass before the kick).
Quick work from the Drua put them back inside the 22.
Drua 13-12: The Fijian Drua are still hunting for points despite being down to 14 as they work inside the 22.
Great defence from the Brumbies forces the error as the weather approaches Ba.
Drua 13-12: The Drua are back in front as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the three from 44 metres out.
It takes further time off the clock as they return to 14, still with a man in the bin.
Brumbies 12-10: Huge moment in the game as Toby Macpherson finally crosses after several minutes of pressure.
It's further drama for the Drua, with Elia Canakaivata joining Mesake Doge in the bin after the hosts can't stop conceding penalties.
Drua 10-5: The Brumbies remain camped inside the Drua 22 as they keep applying pressure with little way through the line.
There's been five in the last seven minutes, including the yellow card, and further advantages.
Drua 10-5: Referee Paul Williams has seen enough after countless advantages as Mesake Doge goes to the bin for ten.
The prop is the unlucky man after several inside the Drua's 22, with the hosts rallying to force the mistake centimetres out.
Drua 10-5: Back to back penalties have the Brumbies pinned inside the Drua 22 as they apply the pressure.
They opt for a quick tap and will hunt for the try.
Drua 10-5: Etonia Waqa hits straight back for the hosts as the back-rower palms his defender away and dives over in the corner.
It starts after a great cross-field kick from Armstrong-Ravula for Ponipate Loganimasi and while Kye Oates does well to stop him, they can't stop Waqa a few phases later.
Brumbies 5-3: This game is going at breakneck speed as the Drua finds themselves back inside the 22 after winning the turnover from the kick-off.
An overthrow from the Drua saves the Brumbies for now, leading to the knock-on.
Brumbies 5-3: A brilliant response from the Brumbies as Hudson Creighton wins the race to the grubber for the opener.
Kye Oates sprints through the line and finds Klayton Thorn, who puts it on the toe for the late replacement.
Drua 3-0: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula becomes the first Drua player to 200 points for the club after an easy penalty.
The flyhalf slots it from in right after several penalties against the visitors.
The Fijian Drua are looking to inspire this vocal crowd early as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula boots the ball into the 22 after a high tackle.
The noise coming through from Ba is insane so far, lighting up with every half break.
Tane Edmed kicks off and this game is underway, with the Brumbies running right to left on your screen.
Both teams make their way onto the field, with no Na Bole due to the heat policy.
Tries: Waqa, Canakaivata, Ravudi, Droasese 2
Cons: Armstrong-Ravula 4/5
Pens: Armstrong-Ravula 3/3
Tries: Crieghton, Macpherson 2, Lonergan, Muirhead
Cons: Edmed 1/2, Lonergan 0/3
Pens:
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Fijian Drua-ACT Brumbies clash in Ba.
It's a historic moment as Govind Park hosts its first Super Rugby game with fans packing into the new stadium
It's also Vuvale Week, celebrating the partnership between Fiji and Australia in developing Rugby and relationships at all levels.
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Sairusi Ravudi, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Etonia Waqa, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani (c), Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Loganimasi, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Joji Nasova, Iliasia Droasese
Replacements: Penaia Cakobau, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Isoa Tuwai, Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, Iosefo Namoce
BRUMBIES (1-15): Lington Ieli, Billy Pollard, Darcy Breen, Nick Frost, Toby Macpherson, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Kye Oates, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Hudson Creighton, Andy Muirhead (c)
Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Lachie Shaw, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Austin Anderson
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Michael Winter
TMO: Aaron Paterson
The Drua's clash with the Brumbies will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 2:20 pm with kickoff expected at 2:35 pm.
