| Home team | Crusaders |
| Away team | Fijian Drua |
| Venue | Apollo Projects Stadium |
| Competition | Super Rugby Pacific |
| Kick off time | 7:05 am (UK) |
| Watch Live in the UK | Sky Sports+ |
Crusaders vs Fijian Drua clash at the Apollo Projects Stadium for the final time, as the Crusaders will be moving to the Te Kaha Stadium.
The Crusaders sit as the median team in the league in sixth with six games played. They have won three games and lost three, sitting level on points with the Waratahs and Highlanders below them in the table. The Fijia Drua sit in ninth below all the teams on 14 points. They will not be able to catch any of those teams, but it would help them move away from the Western Force and Moana Pasifika, who are the bottom two.
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Crusaders vs Fijian Drua confirmed lineups and team news
Crusaders (1-15):
Bower, Taylor, Newell, Shalfoon, Hannah, Kellow, Lee, Lio-Willie, Hotham, Kemara, Reece, McLeod, Fainga’anuku, Fihaki, Jordan
Replacements (16-23):
Bell, Sexton, Calder, Cahill, Gardiner, Chapman, Reihana, Ennor
Fijian Drua (1-15):
Hetet, Togiatama, Doge, Tamani, Nasilasila, Waqa, Salawa, Canakaivata, Fines-Leleiwasa, Armstrong-Ravula, Mataele, Namoce, Vakatawa, Nasova, Droasese
Replacements (16-23):
Ravudi, Tuqiri, Ravai, Vocevoce, Tuwai, Baselala, Valetini, Rabitu
Recent Form:
Crusaders (Home team): W-W-L-W-L
All three of the Crusaders’ wins this season have come in the last four games they have played, with only one coming at home. In the last round, they picked up a convincing 50-21 win over Moana Pasifika, taking an early lead from the start. In total, they scored eight tries with five coming in the second half.
Fijian Drua (Away team): L-L-W-W-L
The Fijian Drua have picked up both of their wins this season in the last four games, coming against the Hurricanes and the Brumbies at home. They have lost their last two, including in their last round against the Blues. The Drua took a narrow lead just after halftime, but four Blues tries in the second half were enough to see off the visitors 40-15.
Crusaders vs Fijian Drua head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 5th April 2024 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 14-31 |
| 9th March 2024 | Super Rugby | Fijian Drua | 20-10 |
| 10th June 2023 | Super Rugby Playoffs | Crusaders | 49-8 |
| 11th March 2023 | Super Rugby | Fijian Drua | 25-24 |
| 20th May 2022 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 61-3 |
These teams have met five times since the inception of the Fijian Drua. In the regular season, they have played four times, with both teams winning two each. The home team has won in four of five games, with the Crusaders winning by more than 40 in each of their two home meetings.
How to watch Crusaders vs Fijian Drua?
Crusaders vs Fijian Drua will be available to watch on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 7 am for a 7:05 am kick-off.
