| Home team | Auckland Blues |
| Away team | Fijian Drua |
| Venue | Eden Park |
| Competition | Super Rugby Pacific |
| Kick off time | 6:05 am (UK) |
| Watch Live in the UK | Sky Sports+ |
Blues vs Fijian Drua Super Rugby preview as the sides meet at Eden Park, with the home side level on points at the top of the league.
The Blues have won four of their six games so far this season and sit behind the Hurricanes on points difference, having played a match more. The Fijian Drua have won two of their opening five games, but have yet to pick up a bonus point, either for winning or losing. A win could see them catch up to the Chiefs in mid-table, but a loss could see them overtaken by the two teams below them in the table.
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Blues vs Fijian Drua confirmed lineups and team news
Blues (1-15):
Tu’ungafasi, Slater, Renata, Beehre, Darry, Barnes, Segner, Wrampling-Alec, Funaki, Barrett, Clarke, Ahki, Lam, Forbes, Spencer
Replacements (16-23):
Mullan, Tupaea, Matenga, Clark, Melvin, Christie, Taele, Vai
Fijian Drua (1-15):
Hetet, Togiatama, Doge, Nasilasila, Vocevoce, Waqa, Salawa, Canakaivata, Lomani, Valetini, Loganimasi, Namoce, Samusamuvodre, Momo, Droasese
Replacements (16-23):
Dolokoto, Tuqiri, Ravai, Tamani, Tuwai, Fines-Leleiwasa, Armstrong-Ravula, Vakatawa
Recent Form:
Blues (Home team): W-W-W-L-W
The Blues have won three in a row, having lost their opener of the season against the Chiefs at home and then losing narrowly away to the Brumbies. They started this run with a comprehensive win over the Crusaders and continued it against Moana Pasifika and the Waratahs in the last round. The Waratahs held a 20-8 lead over the Blues approaching 50 minutes, scoring four unanswered tries to win with a bonus point, 35-20.
Fijian Drua (Away team): L-W-W-L-L
The Fijian Drua started with a difficult few losses to Moana Pasifika and the Waratahs. The loss to Moana Pasifika is the only win that the bottom side in the league has picked up this year. On the other hand, they have been the only side to win over the Hurricanes and one of only two sides to beat the Brumbies. In the last round against the Reds, they competed in a close match with the game sitting at 6-7, passing 50 minutes played, with the Drua one point behind. The Reds then powered on and scored two tries in 10 minutes to kill the game with a 21-6 win.
Blues vs Fijian Drua head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 9th May 2025 | Super Rugby | Blues | 5-34 |
| 8th June 2024 | Super Rugby | Blues | 36-5 |
| 24th February 2024 | Super Rugby | Blues | 34-10 |
| 29th April 2023 | Super Rugby | Blues | 30-14 |
| 23rd April 2022 | Super Rugby | Blues | 35-18 |
Since the Fijian Drua joined Super Rugby in 2022, the Blues have won all the matche between the pair, scoring 30 or more in each game. The Drua have never scored more than 18 against the Blues, which came in their first ever meeting. The last two meetings have seen the Blues, keep the Fijian Drua to just five points.
How to watch Blues vs Fijian Drua?
Blues vs Fijian Drua will be available to watch on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 6:00 am for a 6:05 am kick-off.
