2025 Fijian Drua vs Brumbies Rugby

Fijian Drua Vs. Brumbies Lineups, Kickoff time

Fijian Drua Vs. Brumbies Lineups, Kickoff time

Brumbies and Fijian Drua clash in Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific, with both teams aiming to build on last season's near-misses. Here's what to know.

Feb 14, 2025 by R. R. Ellis
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The Brumbies and Fijian Drua kick off their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign in Round 1, with both teams hungry to build on last season's near-misses.

The Brumbies, who made it to the semifinals last year before falling to eventual champions, the Blues, are looking to take the next step in their quest for a long-awaited title. 

Australia’s most successful Super Rugby side, under the guidance of coach Stephen Larkham, remains a strong contender with a well-rounded squad, and they'll be eager to lead the charge for Aussie rugby.

On the other hand, the Fijian Drua will be aiming to defy expectations once again. Despite a tough challenge this season, with fewer knockout spots available and the competition getting stronger, the Drua’s explosive play and Fijian flair could still be a force to reckon with. Having made the playoffs in each of the past two seasons, they’ll be aiming for a deep run, hoping to surprise yet again.

Here’s what to know as the Brumbies and Drua face off on Feb. 14 .

How To Watch Fijian Drua Vs. Brumbies Rugby

The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season will be broadcast on FloRugby and the FloSports App in the United States.

Fijian Drua Vs. Brumbies Rugby Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 10:20 p.m. ET on Feb. 14 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji. 

Fijian Drua Rugby Lineup

  1. Haereiti Hetet
  2. Tevita Ikanivere
  3. Samu Tawake
  4. Mesake Vocevoce
  5. Ratu Rotuisolia
  6. Joseva Tamani
  7. Kitione Salawa
  8. Elia Canakaivata
  9. Simione Kuruvoli
  10. Caleb Muntz
  11. Vuate Karawalevu
  12. Kemu Valetini
  13. Iosefo Masi
  14. Ponipate Loganimasi
  15. Isikeli Rabitu

Substitutes: 16. Mesulame Dolokoto, 17. Livai Natave, 18. Meli Tuni, 19. Vilive Miramira, 20. Isoa Tuwai, 21. Frank Lomani, 22. Peni Matawalu, 23. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

Brumbies Rugby Lineup

  1. Blake Schoupp
  2. Billy Pollard
  3. Feao Fotuaika
  4. Lachlan Shaw
  5. Tom Hooper
  6. Tuaina Taii Tualima
  7. Luke Reimer
  8. Rory Scott
  9. Ryan Lonergan
  10. Noah Lolesio
  11. Corey Toole
  12. Austin Anderson
  13. Hudson Creighton
  14. Ollie Sapsford
  15. Andy Muirhead

Substitutes: 16. Lachlan Lonergan, 17. Lington Ieli, 18. Rhys Van Nek, 19. Cadeyrn Neville, 20. Judah Qoro Saumaisue, 21. Harrison Goddard, 22. Declan Meredith, 23. Kadin Pritchard

Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Fixtures: Round 1

Friday, Feb. 14

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Hurricanes
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Highlanders
  • 10:35 p.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Brumbies

Saturday, Feb. 15

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Chiefs
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Force vs. Moana Pasifika

Fijian Drua FloRugby Ranking

Drua are not ranked in FloRugby's Top 25 Clubs Power Rankings.

Brumbies FloRugby Ranking

Brumbies are ranked No. 11 in FloRugby's Top 25 Clubs Power Rankings.

FloRugby's 25 Best Rugby Clubs On Feb. 12

  1. Stade Toulousain | Top 14
  2. Leinster Rugby | URC
  3. Union Bordeaux-Begles | Top 14
  4. RC Toulon | Top 14
  5. Blues | Super Rugby
  6. Chiefs | Super Rugby
  7. Glasgow Warriors | URC
  8. Bath Rugby | Gallagher Premiership
  9. ASM Clermont | Top 14
  10. Vodacom Bulls | URC
  11. Brumbies | Super Rugby
  12. Hollywoodbets Sharks | URC
  13. Northampton Saints | Gallagher Premiership
  14. Munster Rugby | URC
  15. La Rochelle | Top 14
  16. Leicester Tigers | Gallagher Premiership
  17. Saracens | Gallagher Premiership
  18. Reds | Super Rugby
  19. Harlequins | Gallagher Premiership
  20. Hurricanes | Super Rugby
  21. Bayonne | Top 14
  22. Sale Sharks | Gallagher Premiership
  23. Waratahs | Super Rugby
  24. Ospreys | URC
  25. Castres Olympique | Top 14

Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Fixtures

Round 1

Friday, Feb. 14

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Hurricanes
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Highlanders
  • 10:35 p.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Brumbies

Saturday, Feb. 15

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Chiefs
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Force vs. Moana Pasifika

Round 2

Friday, Feb. 21

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Crusaders
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Reds vs. Moana Pasifika
  • 10:35 p.m. ET: Hurricanes vs. Fijian Drua

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Blues
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Brumbies vs. Force

Round 3

Friday, Feb. 28

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Highlanders
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Fijian Drua
  • 10:35 p.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Brumbies

Saturday, March 1

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Hurricanes vs. Blues
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Force vs. Reds

Round 4

Friday, March 7

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Brumbies
  • 10:35 p.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Chiefs

Saturday, March 8

  • 1:05 a.m. ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Hurricanes
  • 3:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Force
  • 9:35 p.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Reds

Round 5

Friday, March 14

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Hurricanes
  • 4:35 a.m. ET: Brumbies vs. Fijian Drua
  • 11:35 p.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Force

Saturday, March 15

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Blues
  • 4:35 a.m. ET: Reds vs. Waratahs

Round 6

Friday, March 21

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Chiefs
  • 11:35 p.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Reds

Saturday, March 22

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Crusaders
  • 4:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Brumbies

Sunday, March 23

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Force vs. Fijian Drua

Round 7

Friday, March 28

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Hurricanes vs. Waratahs
  • 4:35 a.m. ET: Brumbies vs. Highlanders

Saturday, March 29

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Moana Pasifika
  • 4:35 a.m. ET: Reds vs. Force

Round 8

Friday, April 4

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Reds
  • 9:05 p.m. ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Waratahs
  • 11:35 p.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Crusaders

Saturday, April 5

  • 2:05 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Hurricanes
  • 4:35 a.m. ET: Force vs. Highlanders

Round 9

Friday, April 11

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Hurricanes vs. Crusaders
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Chiefs
  • 12:35 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Moana Pasifika

Saturday, April 12

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Fijian Drua
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Reds vs. Brumbies

Round 10

Friday, April 18

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Blues
  • 9:05 p.m. ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Brumbies
  • 11:35 p.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Waratahs

Saturday, April 19

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Highlanders
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Force vs. Hurricanes

Round 11

Friday, April 25

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Force
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Reds vs. Blues
  • 12:35 a.m. ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Fijian Drua

Saturday, April 26

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Crusaders
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Brumbies vs. Hurricanes

Round 12

Friday, May 2

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Force
  • 10:05 p.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Reds

Saturday, May 3

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Hurricanes vs. Chiefs
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Brumbies vs. Waratahs
  • 11:35 p.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Moana Pasifika

Round 13

Friday, May 9

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Blues
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Reds

Saturday, May 10

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Chiefs
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Force vs. Brumbies

Round 14

Friday, May 16

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Hurricanes vs. Highlanders
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Waratahs vs. Crusaders
  • 11:35 p.m. ET: Fijian Drua vs. Force

Saturday, May 17

  • 3:05 a.m ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Blues
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Brumbies vs. Reds

Round 15

Friday, May 23

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Highlanders
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Reds vs. Hurricanes

Saturday, May 24

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Moana Pasifika
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Force vs. Waratahs

Round 16

Friday, May 30

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Chiefs
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Brumbies vs. Crusaders
  • 12:35 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Waratahs

Saturday, May 31

  • 3:05 a.m. ET: Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifika
  • 5:35 a.m. ET: Reds vs. Fijian Drua

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