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Drua Ratings Against Tahs

- - LEONE CABENATABU­A

1. Jone Tiko- Started well but had a few anxious moments in the scrums. Gave away a penalty for a poor tackle attempt and got injured in the process. He was yellow carded and replaced: 5

2. Tevita Ikanvere- Led the charge from the front and never gave up. He scored his third Super try. He had to leave the field due to a leg injury: 7.5

3.Samuela Tawake- He held his own against the heavier Waratahs pack during scrum time. Good in general play and made some good carries: 7

4.Isoa Nasilasila- Our money man at the lineout and made strong carries. He threw his body on the line and defended well: 7.5

5.Leone Rotuisolia- Always in the thick of things and made several big hits: 7

6.Joseva Tamani- Always around to support the ball carrier, made strong carries, tackled well and scored a try: 7

7.Kitione Salawa- He was always harassing the Waratahs backline with his strong defence and made turnovers as well. He is our star for the future: 8

8.Te Ahiwaru Cirikidave­ta- Made strong carries, defended well but yet to be at his best: 6.5

9.Frank Lomani- Made fast deliveries, quick to fall back in defence and kicked well: 6.5

10. Caleb Muntz- Made long range clearing kicks and was safe under the high ball. He defended well and provided quality balls the backs. He needs more game time to be at his best: 7

11.Tuidraki Samusamuvo­dre- Provided no thrust and lacked the speed needed for the position: 5

12.Kalaveti Ravouvou: He was shut out of the game and not given any room to run: 5

13.Iosefo Masi: He had no show. Masi tried best but lack the experience and power to break the defence: 5

14.Selesitino Ravutaumad­a: He may have a high work rate but lacks the thrust to trouble the opposition: 5

15.Ilaisa Droasese: Needs confidence when it comes to improve on his kicking game. He also need to work on his running lines. Droasese still has the making of becoming a good full-back:

Reserves:

16.Zuriel Togiatama- Needs to watch his discipline and improve on his lineout throws: 4

17.Livai Natave- Gave away a few penalties and struggled in the scrums: 3

18.Kaliopasi Uluilakepa- N/A

19.Sorovakati­ni Tuifagalel­e: Made strong carries and tackled well: 5

20.Elia Canakaivat­a- N/A

21.Peni Matawalu- Made fast deliveries and had a hand in the first try (when he came in when Lomani was receiving medical attention): 6

22.Teti Tela: N/A

23.Taniela Rakuro: N/A

 ?? Photo: Fijian Drua ?? Swire Shipping Fijian Drua first five eight Caleb Muntz kicks a penalty against Waratahs at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia, in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match on March 4, 2023.
Photo: Fijian Drua Swire Shipping Fijian Drua first five eight Caleb Muntz kicks a penalty against Waratahs at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia, in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match on March 4, 2023.

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