Highlanders vs Drua

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Live updates: Super Rugby Pacific - Highlanders v Fijian Drua from ... (Newshub)

Join us at 4:30 as the Highlanders look to avoid becoming the second Kiwi side to fall to the Drua.

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Fijians destroyed despite 'extraordinary' injuries (Wide World of Sports)

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Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders 57, Fijian Drua 24 (RNZ)

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The win will be remembered for a... Basic mistakes at crucial moments. The Highlanders beat back the Fijian Drua 57-24 in a clash in Dunedin.

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Highlanders v Fijian Drua: Super Rugby live updates (New Zealand Herald)

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WATCH: Sam Gilbert stumbles before scoring try in Highlanders win ... (planetrugby.com)

Watch as Highlanders full-back Sam Gilbert stumbles before scoring a try in his side's 57-24 victory over the Fijian Drua in Dunedin on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Lomani and Taniela Rakuro scored the Drua’s tries with Valetini slotting one conversion. Live & On Demand on the Home of Rugby, Stan Sport. He had a clear run-in but Frank Lomani chased him down before putting in a desperate ankle tap which resulted in Gilbert stumbling. [Highlanders](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/highlanders) as [Aaron Smith](https://www.planetrugby.com/tag/Aaron-Smith/) and Jonah Lowe scored tries, with Gilbert succeeding with one conversion, which meant the hosts held a comfortable 45-12 lead by the 53rd minute. On the hour mark Tevita Ikanivere scored the Drua’s third try which was converted by Lomani and there was plenty of action in the game’s closing stages as Bogado and Cameron Millar scored further tries, with Millar adding one conversion, while Lomani also crossed for another five-pointer for the visitors. ↳ Highlanders v Fijian Drua, LIVE NOW.

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Recap: Highlanders vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific (Stuff.co.nz)

A three-try burst gives the hosts some breathing room at halftime in their Super Rugby clash in Dunedin.

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Highlanders beat Fijian Drua 57-24 despite injuries (1 News)

The Highlanders conceded the first try of the match, then scored five of their own in the first half.

Lomani scored only moments later and the Highlanders looked in trouble. Brilliant scrumhalf Frank Lomani scored the opening try for the Drua after 14 minutes. "We know the Drua, they love to play that loose game and it's easy to get into that loose game when you're against it.

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Highlanders player ratings vs Drua | Super Rugby Pacific (RugbyPass)

Just when the injury woes for the Highlanders looked to be easing, four players go down in the 24 hours before the round five match.

Bogado kept his composure in the face of some heavy defence and imposed himself on the match, limping over for a well-earned try. Gilbert got plenty of practice off the tee in this one and managed a decent success rate. Was unfortunate to be yellow-carded in the 30th minute. Keeping a team composed and firing against the Drua is a tough ask and Harmon deserves plenty of credit for that. A mixed performance from the captain, with some great work on defence and some lacklustre moments. Continued his strong work throughout and made some big plays, especially on the defensive end. He made himself known in the rolling mauls, dragging his men forward and holding off Fijian disruptors. The Highlanders survived the early back and forth to take a commanding halftime lead of 33-12. Produced a strong finish through two Fijian defenders to score the Highlanders’ second try. Despite being down, the Drua looked dangerous throughout and always pose a comeback threat so Highlanders coach Clarke Dermody will be pleased to see some young Highlanders make the plays to keep a lid on the game. The second 40 was more of an arm wrestle, points were a little harder to come by which meant the tries that were scored were even more impressive. The Fijian Drua are likely the last team you want to face when you’re depth is being tested by injury and this match was certainly a test of all players’ physicality and fitness.

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Highlanders beat Fijian Drua 57-24 in Super Rugby (Rugby.com.au)

The Highlanders have scored five first-half tries in a 57-24 win over the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific.

Lomani scored only moments later and the Highlanders looked in trouble. "We know the Drua, they love to play that loose game and it's easy to get into that loose game when you're against it. Lomani scored his second try and kicked a conversion of a try to Tevita Ikaniveri as the Drua stayed in the match but a second try to Argentina import Martin Bogado and another to

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