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Vailanu throws to the top of the line out. The maul goes to ground early as they pop off the back with Foketi on the end of a pop pass 10 out in midfield! He is isolated and the Drua get the penalty! Brilliant work as the Drua make them pay! Armstrong-Ravula finds touch up the right up near his 10 metre line. 

The Drua fire the ball through the midfield on the right off the back of the scrum. Karawalevu makes a powerful run on the edge back over his 10. Back to the left with Muntz holding it up for Tamani. Muntz moves it back to his right through the hands! Looking to get to the outside in the tackle is Samusamuvodre but he knocks on near halfway. 

The Drua tap and go from close range in the middle! They work it forward close to the right post as the ball spits out the top of the ruck! Gamble can't hang on and knocks it on! Scrum for the Drua five out! 

Kuruvoli feeds the scrum but the penalty goes the way of the Waratahs as both front rows crumple in a heap. Edmed takes his time before finding the line up the left just inside the Drua 22. 

Kuruvoli feeds the scrum and the ball is quickly out for Muntz who blasts it up the right into touch. Slightly off the side of the foot and only in touch as far as his 22 for the Waratahs line out. 

Another tight finish and the Drua are on the wrong side of it again! That is now three games in a row where the result could have been different! They will rue a lack of discipline at times and errors in important areas on the park. The introduction of the likes of Matawalu, Armstrong-Ravula and Dolokoto nearly proved a master stroke as the Drua surged forward through the middle part of that half. They will have to pick themselves up again during the week as they head home to take on the Chiefs next weekend. 

TRY TIME! Kellaway has a burst forward as the Waratahs hold possession on halfway. Edmed puts the ball up! Batted back by Jorgensen and Tupou grabs it. He pops it up from the ground but it is off a leg and into the hands off the Drua! Pop pass out left and Loganimasi is away! No one stops him and the Drua go in! 

So the Drua set the line out on the left on the 22 after getting the penalty for high contact back on halfway. They go quickly in a set move and race off the back with Salawa. Waqa drives forward on the 22. Back to the left and through the hands as the Drua set the ball 15 out. Penalty for the Drua as the Tahs were offside on the left edge. 

THE TAHS HIT THE FRONT! Another lost ball in midfield from the Drua as Gordon pops a ball over the top! Muntz has to go all the way back to his line and gathers in the tackle just short of his line! Jorgensen gives chase and the ball slips out in the tackle! The man on the spot is Gleeson and he dives on it over the line to dot it down! 

It was a game filled with errors and the Waratahs will be frustrated. Ultimately they will be happy with the win but the errors were a massive problem. Tane Edmed controlled the pace of play well with the trio of Kellaway, Lancaster and Jorgensen causing trouble out wide. Up front, Sinclair had a huge game and made some important line out wins. A trip north to Queensland awaits next weekend. 

Naisilasila brings down the line out as the Waratahs drive the Drua back in midfield early. This game hasn't found any momentum yet as both sides have looked stodgy on attack. The Drua work a ball outside their 22 as Kuruvoli puts it to the air. It bounces on the 10 metre line as the Waratahs scoop it up. 

IN THE BIN! Amatosero is binned for cynical play at the bottom of the ruck in front of the sticks! 

Tapped back on the Waratahs side from the line out by Leota. The Tahs crash it forward in midfield with Gleeson. Edmed goes to the air from halfway. Jorgensen gets up near the 22 but can't bring it cleanly. Muntz cleans up inside the 22 but it is called back for the Drua scrum from the Jorgensen knock on. 

The Tahs go up the left on the restart. Taken in just inside the 22. The Drua look to set the pods in midfield but it has been knocked on! Gamble shifts it away to the right as O'Donnell holds up the ball for Jorgensen! Just 5 out are the Tahs on the right edge! Long ball from Foketi back out Lancaster on the left edge. Penalty for the Waratahs as the Drua are off their feet in the ruck! Edmed plugs the corner. 

The Drua hold possession outside the Waratahs 22 as they look for space around the flanks. It comes back across to the left as Tamani looks to get through a tackle and drop a ball out the back of the hand for Loganimasi but the pass is loose and forward! Scrum for the Tahs on their 10 near the right edge. 

The kick off it back up the right from the Drua. Edmed brings it down inside the 22 and finds touch back up his left around his 10 metre line. The Drua bring it down with Tamani and come off the back with Derenalagi bashing his way into the defensive line. 

The Tahs set another line out inside 10 metres from the Drua line. Porecki throws to Sinclair at the front! They look to drive towards the line but there is a good shove from the Drua! Gordon moves it off the back and is smashed but the penalty goes the way of the Waratahs again as the Drua don't release the tackled man. Right in front and the Tahs call for the shot. 

Porecki throws to the man at the front of the line out as the Waratahs try to get the drive going again. Good work from the Drua though as they drive through the middle and then send the Tahs into touch on the right edge! Fantastic counter defence there from the Drua! 

Porecki can't hear the call but manages to find the man at the front again. Swung into the middle with O'Donnel copping a crunching shot! Inside ball off the ruck for Kellaway who nearly slices through on the 10! Leota out on the left for Lancaster who slides through! Back there 10 out from his line is Droasese. Kuruvoli scrambles another ball away into touch 30 out from his line. 

The Tahs drive the drop out back over halfway. Droasese cuts back on the angle and he is downed just outside the 22 in midfield. They go away to the left with Armstrong-Ravula as he keeps it alive for Waqa on the 22. Back to the left with Matawalu and Sawala. 

Matawalu kicks over the top from halfway. Edmed has tracked back and returns serve! Armstrong-Ravula nearly slips through space in broken play as the Drua find contact on halfway. Another brilliant run from Loganimasi on the left edge as he cuts inside and is downed 15 out! The Drua quickly look to shuffle it back to the right but Natave puts it down! Scrum for the Tahs 20 out from their line. 

The Drua go up the right on the restart this time. Sinclair brings it down outside the 22. Back for Edmed who puts the boot through it. Finds the turf in midfield as Muntz comes forward and then sends it to the sky. Edmed bravely brings it down on halfway! 

Sinclair pulls down the line out as the Waratahs look to drive again! Vailanu has it tucked in the back and surges towards the line! 

Gamble brings down the line out and Bell takes it forward just short! The pass across the face of the posts is loose and hacked downfield by the Drua! Going back is Kellaway and he takes control in the tackle on halfway. The Waratahs put it to the air through Gordon! Coming forward is Droasese and he knocks it on but is pinged for having the shielding players in front! Edmed puts it to touch on the right edge this time. 

It is a cracking evening in Sydney and there is a decent crowd in the house as we get set for kick off! The temperature is hovering in the high 20 and that heat will suit the Drua! Angus Mabey has the whistle. Both teams are out on the deck as we get set up for the Culture Round formalities. 

The Tahs bring down the linr out and crashing forward back on the angle is Gleeson. Back to the right short side with Bell looking to step through five out. Slow ball for Tupou now in the middle and he knocks it on in the contact! Another error. Scrum for the Drua 10 out from their line. 

Ikanivere throws to the back but it is knocked on! Looking to slice through is O'Donnell on the right edge! Kellaway gets a ball away back on the outside for Jorgensen but the ball is just in front of him and finds the touch line just over halfway for the Drua line out. It is very stop and start out there tonight. 

Adamson trucks it up for the Tahs as they attack near the Drua 22. It is messy at the base of the ruck and the Drua get the penalty in the ruck again! They had hands all over it and come up with another massive play through Dolokoto! Armstrong-Ravula finds touch again up the right near halfway. 

The Drua go short at the front of the line out. Salawa trucks it forward on his 10. Tamani bends the line back on his 10 as Matawalu puts it up! Taken by the Drua on halfway! Offloaded back inside as Karawalevu gets into some clear air before being cut down on the 22! Moved quickly away to the left but it has been lost! Kellaway grabs it inside the 22 as Edmed makes the clearing kick back up on his 10. 

The Waratahs started with a hiss and a roar but it was the Drua who went over first with a lovely bit of work down the left hand side putting Loganimasi away! Gleeson came back immediately and scored his first before a bit of brilliance from Karawalevu but the Drua back in front on the right edge. 

An easy one for Edmed just off to his left. 

Matawalu feeds the scrum 10 out from his line. Kept at the back and they get the penalty! Elbow down in the front row against the Waratahs. Armstrong-Ravula finds touch up the right on his 10 metre line. 

The Waratahs have had plenty of ball but have looked disjointed on attack at times. They have been slow to make plays in the middle of the park and have felt the full force of the Drua who have been up quickly off the defensive line. They will be looking to shape the play in the second half and control the tempo going forward while the Drua will be wanting plenty more of that disjointed footy that they thoroughly enjoy. 

Gordon feeds the scrum as the ball is swung into the middle for Foketi crashing into the line. Gordon goes to the air. Jorgensen bats it back on halfway but it is into the hands of the Drua! Muntz moves it right as Samsamuvodre has some space! 

Wilson feeds the scrum on the short side. Huge shove from the Drua! The ball pops out the same tunnel as the Drua scoop it up and go close but Angus Mabey brings them back as they can't play on from that. Reset for the Waratahs. 

TEAM NEWS: Waratahs - Dan McKellar has made two changes to the starting side that beat the Highlanders 37-36 a fortnight ago. Henry O'Donnell makes his club debut at centre which sees Lalakai Foketi shift in to second-five in place of Joey Walton who drops out. In a rejigged back three, Darby Lancaster starts on the left wing which sees Max Jorgensen switch to the right while Andrew Kellaway moves to fullback in place of Joseph Sua'ali'i. 

THE DRUA HIT THE FRONT! The Drua go to the front of the line out and look to drive towards the line! There is nothing that the Waratahs can do as the Drua surge forward with Dolokoto at the back! He breaks away as the line draws close and crashes over for the try! 

Porecki throws to Sinclair at the top. The Tahs look to drive it forward but the Drua get a good shove on to start with! 

Gamble brings down the line out as Bell rumbles his

The Waratahs are shoved backwards with the Drua winning the tighthead and the penalty! That was a monster of a scrum! Armstrong-Ravula plugs the corner on the right edge. 

The Waratahs keep it close in the middle of the park. Sinclair goes to ground. Plenty of numbers there for the short hit up from the Waratahs. Kailea stands and takes the hit. The Tahs go 10 phases in almost the same spot before the penalty goes the way of the DRUA FOR A NECK ROLL! Armstrong-Ravula finds touch on the 22. 

Amatosero brings down the line out once more as the Waratahs look to drive it forward. Porecki is told to move it and breaks off towards the middle! The Drua force the penalty as the Waratahs are stung for holding on at the bottom of the ruck. Muntz comes forward and finds the line up his right near the 10 metre line. 

Armstrong-Ravula drops a ball over the top as the Drua bring down the line out! The Waratahs scramble back in defence as Lancaster thumps a ball downfield from the 22. Sinclair nails a man running back on the Drua 10. Armstrong-Ravula goes to the air again! Great take outside the 22 by Kellaway but he is hit hard by Samusamuvodre! Gordon takes his time and puts in the box kick. Knocked on coming forward by Gleeson on halfway as the Drua will set the scrum. The TMO comes in for head contact against Murray in the tackle but referee Mabey calls it only a penalty. 

The ball doesn't go 10 on the restart but the Waratahs play at it. They hack a ball over the top as the Drua bring it down and return to contact on their 10 metre line. Shifted right as Armstrong-Ravula moves it on for Valetini. Back they go to the left! Space for Loganimasi but he is cut down on halfway. 

The battle at fly half is shaping up as crucial this evening. Young Tane Edmed was impressive in his first outing a fortnight back, while Caleb Muntz has been excellent running the cutter for the Drua. 

UNREAL FROM THE DRUA! They come to the right on the attacking run! Samsamuvodre gets inside a man and races down towards the 22! Quick ball outside on the right edge as Karawalevu! He cuts inside and then back to the outside turning defenders inside out! Into the corner he goes and dots it down in contact! Fantastic try! 

After going out to a 10 point lead early in the second half the Waratahs fell off the pace with the Drua piling on the pressure and going over twice in 10 minutes to take the lead late! The Waratahs managed to work their way back into the game later in the second half thanks to some hard running down the edges! It was a penalty try that broke the back of the Drua late the Waratahs looking destined to go over from a line out drive! 

The Drua go to the front of the line out and look to drive towards the line! 

The Drua move a ball back to the right edge with Karawalevu but it is lost on halfway! The Tahs bring it under control and take it forward in the middle as they look to run down the play. 

Edmed clatters it in off the left stick from wide out on the right edge. 

Muntz goes short up the right on the restart. Sinclair sails above to bring it in. Back for Edmed inside the 22 and he dumps it downfield. Back comes Droasese and he returns near halfway. The Drua work it away to the left but it is stolen! Hacked through up the right by Kellaway but it is in touch on the full! 

Edmed slides a little kick over the top from halfway. Just has too much on it as Armstrong-Ravula takes it on the 22 and calls for the mark. He sets himself before finding touch up the left edge on his 10 metre line for the Tahs' line out. 

Welcome into Tribe’s Round 3 Super Rugby Pacific coverage between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua live from Allianz Stadium in Sydney. I’m Dan Gread and I will have all the action for you as it unfolds this evening. 

Edmed opts for the kick to touch on the left edge as they look to make a statement early. They will set the line out 10 out from the Drua line. 

TEAM NEWS: Fijian Drua - Glen Jackson has made nine changes to the starting side that lost to the Hurricanes 38-34 in Napier last weekend. Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere and Samu Tawake form a new front row. Leone Rotuisolia comes in at lock alongside Iosa Nasilasila. Joseva Tamani's inclusion at blindside flanker sees Meli Derenalagi move to No.8 in place of Elia Canakaivata. Simone Kuruvoli replaces Frank Lomani at halfback while Caleb Muntz swaps with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at first-five. Vuate Karawalevu replaces Taniela Rakuro on the left wing while Ponipate Loganimasi slots in for Junior Ratuva on the right. 

Amatosero brings down the line out as the Waratahs spin it off the back for O'Donnell in midfield. Good carry frm Gleeson in the middle as they set the ball 15 out. Well defended in the middle though from the Drua as they drive them back again! Penalty again for the Tahs as the Drua are called for playing it on the ground in the ruck! Right out in front on the 22. 

The Drua go out the back in the middle as Droasese puts Waqa into a bit of space on the 22! They smash forward with Ikanivere. Floated out on the left edge! 

It has been a very scrappy game out in the middle with both sides coughing the ball up plenty of times but the Waratahs head into the break with the slim lead thanks to a Gleeson dot down from a loose carry by the Drua close to their line late in the half. 

Droasese brings down the restart on his 22. Kuruvoli has his kick charged down. He regathers and puts it down the line. Kellaway is there and returns strongly from halfway. Gleeson pops a ball back inside for Sinclair who puts it down! Scrum for the Drua on halfway. 

The Waratahs go up the middle on the restart and Lancaster gets up to bring it down! The Waratahs take over on the 22 with Adamson as he drives it a touch further forward in the face of tough defence. The Tahs swing it back to the right as Amone shakes a man off on the 22! Lost on the right edge as the Drua scoop it up and are back on halfway. 

Chance down the right as the Waratahs find some space moving it wide inside their half! Jorgensen skips out of one as the ball comes back inside on the Drua 22! Sinclair and Leota link in midfield. Gordon snipes but loses it! Back for another Waratahs penalty on the 22! Derenalagi was offside in the line. Edmed finds the line left around 10 out. 

The Waratahs put the ball up the left. Batted back by the Tahs outside the 22 but they get the penalty as the Drua played it from an offside position. Edmed plugs the touch line on the left and finds it 10 out from the line. 

Muntz opens his account from 10 left of the sticks. Feeds it through the middle easily. 

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