Drua secure strong 24-14 win over Highlanders in Ba - Fijivillage
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Direct update
- Fijian Drua defeated the Highlanders 24-14 in Ba, Fiji, in Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific. The Drua’s win came behind a pair of tries from Isikeli Rabitu and a 50th-cap try from Elia Canakaivata, with the Highlanders’ late first-half lead overturned in the second half. This result kept Drua’s finals push very much alive and left the Highlanders’ position contingent on upcoming results. [Source coverage from May 1–2, 2026 reports on the match, including recaps and live updates.]
Context and significance
- The Drua’s win marked their first-ever victory over the Highlanders in five meetings, and it improved their standing to 20 competition points, ranking them around the same as other chokepoint teams in the chase for a finals spot. The match also featured a second-half surge by the Drua to overturn a halftime deficit, which is notable for their season trajectory. [Match reports and post-match analysis published around May 1–2, 2026.]
- The game location was Four R Stadium in Ba, Fiji, where the Drua have enjoyed strong home form this season, contributing to their ability to stay in the mix for playoffs. [Ba venue coverage in the same period.]
What to watch next
- Drua’s next fixtures and the upcoming bye week will influence whether they clinch a playoff berth, as their points tally sits near several teams vying for the final spots. Check the latest standings and next-round schedules for precise positions and potential tiebreakers. [Season-wide standings updates from early May 2026.]
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