LIVE: NSW Waratahs battle for finals hopes against Fijian Drua

Sat, May 16, 2026, 2:30 AM
Nick Wasiliev
by Nick Wasiliev
Isikeli Rabitu's 43' Try in the Fijian Drua clash with Highlanders #SuperRugbyPacific

LIVE: The NSW Waratahs will be looking to rebound as they face the tough task of taking on the Fijian Drua in Suva.

The Waratahs need victory to stay in touch with the top six following their narrow defeat to the Highlanders.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

Coach Dan McKellar has made several changes, with the likes of Teddy Wilson and Jack Bowen inserted into the starting side.

For the Drua, they have their own finals aspirations, returning fresh from the bye.

They are out to keep their unbeaten run against the Waratahs in Fiji.

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FIJIAN DRUA v NSW WARATAHS TEAMS

DRUA (1-15): Peni Ravai, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Manasa Mataele, Virimi Vakatawa, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Frank Lomani (co-c), Isikeli Rabitu

Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Vilive Miramira, Isoa Tuwai, Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini

WARATAHS (1-15): Jack Barrett, Ioane Moananu, Dan Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Clem Halaholo, Charlie Gamble, Angus Scott-Young, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Triston Reilly, Lawson Creighton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Harry Potter, Max Jorgensen

Replacements: Oniti Finau, Isaac Kailea, Apolosi Ranawai, Ben Grant, Jamie Adamson, Michael McDonald, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Fraser Hannon

TMO: Aaron Paterson

HOW TO WATCH FIJIAN DRUA v NSW WARATAHS

The Drua's clash with the Waratahs 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.

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