LIVE: Western Force out to continue strong form against Fijian Drua

Sat, May 23, 2026, 7:36 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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The Western Force are out to continue their strong finish to the year as they welcome the Fijian Drua to Perth.

The Force's finals hopes ended earlier in the day with the Reds' win over Moana Pasifiks but there's still plenty to play for.

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

Veteran Kurtley Beale is set to move into third for most appearances (186) when he gets off the bench, with young centre Boston Fakafanua set for his debut.

For the Drua, their season was also ended, going down to the NSW Waratahs at home last weekend.

Former Force and Wallabies scrumhalf Issak Fines-Leleiwasa starts as they look to sweep the WA-based side.

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WESTERN FORCE v FIJIAN DRUA TEAMS

FORCE (1-15): Harry Johnson-Holmes, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Misinale Epenisa, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Carlo Tizzano, Vailoni Ekuasi, Nathan Hastie, Max Burey, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Zac Lomax, Mac Grealy

Replacements: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Sef Fa'agase, Franco Molina, Will Harris, Agustin Moyano, Boston Fakafanua, Kurtley Beale

DRUA (1-15): Meli Tuni, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua (c), Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Isoa Tuwai, Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, Kemu Valetini, Manasa Mataele, Virimi Vakatawa, Maika Tuitubou, Taniela Rakuro, Isikeli Rabitu

Replacements: Sairusi Ravudi, Penaia Cakobau, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Iosefo Namoce

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter

TMO: Aaron Paterson

HOW TO WATCH WESTERN FORCE v FIJIAN DRUA

The Force's clash with the Drua will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.

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