Fijian Drua vs. Melbourne Rebels: Both Teams Have Lost their Opening Games

With Super Rugby matches going in their 3rd week, teams are pulling up their socks, battling to gain important game points, and consolidating their standings in the points table. For this Saturday, its Fijian Drua is taking on Melbourne Rebels which is expected to be a thrilling and exciting encounter considering the fact that both teams have lost their opening games. Fijian Drua and Melbourne Rebels both have invested lately in their squad and overall furnishing, but the result or outcome is to be achieved by both these Australian clubs. In Saturday’s fixture, Melbourne Rebels would be playing in Queensland, where they are expected to have reasonable support.

Fijian Drua knows how to focus on the basics and go all-in against such oppositions. In the upcoming fixture, Fijian Drua has nothing to lose, so they would be coming out all guns blazing. In the game, Fijian Drua would depend upon their wingers and attackers, who are likely to maximize the gameplay advantage in their favor. On 26th Feb 2022, Fijian Drua was taken to the cleaners by Brumbies (42-3). It was a nail in the coffin for Fijian Drua, who might have expected a better outcome from the game. Though it’s time that Fijian Drua forgets that defeat and focuses on what’s next. Fijian Drua needs some reasonable players in their lineup that fits best with their combination for the game against the Rebels.

• Meli Derenalagi
• Mesulame Dolokoto
• Jone Koroiduadua
• Simione Kuruvoli
• Peni Matawalu

Melbourne Rebels haven’t been on their A-game for years either because of their poor leadership or coaching staff. It’s time that the stakeholders of Rebels turn towards positivity and seek enlightenment from other clubs around the league. Melbourne Rebels have lost both opening games, and it seemed as if they weren’t really satisfied with themselves from the moment they entered the field. In the first week, they were defeated by Reds (23-5), and then in the second week, they lost to Force (28-3). Such devastating defeats shrink the confidence of the entire unit, leading to more blunders and alarming situations.

• Ray Nu’u
• Matt Philip
• Joe Powell
• Brad Wilkin
• Sam Wallis

Comparing both teams and their past track records, it’s expected that Fijian Drua, who is slightly better on paper, can register their first win in the Super Rugby 2022 competition. There’s no doubt that these two equally matched teams would be up against each other, searching for a decent win.