Fijian Drua
Western Force
Churchill Park, Lautoka
Championship Standings
Both sides are locked on 8 points in the bottom three — separated only by point differential. The Drua sit 10th at −100 and the Force 9th at −29. This is a de facto basement battle.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurricanes | 6 | 5 | 1 | +166 | 25 |
| 2 | Blues | 7 | 5 | 2 | +95 | 25 |
| 3 | Chiefs | 7 | 5 | 2 | +59 | 22 |
| 4 | Brumbies | 7 | 4 | 3 | +50 | 20 |
| 5 | Crusaders | 7 | 4 | 3 | +49 | 18 |
| 6 | Queensland Reds | 7 | 4 | 3 | −41 | 18 |
| 7 | NSW Waratahs | 7 | 3 | 4 | −43 | 14 |
| 8 | Highlanders | 7 | 3 | 4 | −44 | 14 |
| 9 | Western Force | 7 | 2 | 5 | −29 | 8 |
| 10 | Fijian Drua | 7 | 2 | 5 | −100 | 8 |
| 11 | Moana Pasifika | 7 | 1 | 6 | −162 | 4 |
Fijian Drua
W2, L5The Drua's season has been a tale of two halves. Impressive home wins in Rounds 3 and 4 (beating the Hurricanes and Brumbies) were bookended by comprehensive defeats. The 69–26 hammering by the Crusaders in Round 7 — they've conceded 130 points in their last three outings.
Western Force
W2, L5The Force enter off a morale-boosting 42–19 dismantling of the Reds in Brisbane — their best performance of the season. But they've lost all four home games this season. Both their wins have come away from Perth.
Head-to-Head Record
3 – 0 – 5
Fijian Drua wins · Draws · Western Force wins (8 meetings)
The Force lead the overall series 5–3, but there's a clear venue split. In Fiji, the Drua have won the last two meetings convincingly (38–7 and 31–13). The team playing at home has won five of the last six meetings.
Recent Results
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Super Rugby | Fijian Drua 38–7 Western Force |
| Mar 2025 | Super Rugby | Western Force 52–15 Fijian Drua |
| May 2024 | Super Rugby | Western Force 48–10 Fijian Drua |
| Mar 2024 | Super Rugby | Fijian Drua 31–13 Western Force |
| May 2023 | Super Rugby | Western Force 34–14 Fijian Drua |
| Mar 2022 | Super Rugby | Fijian Drua 18–20 Western Force |
Average score in the last 6 meetings: The home team averages 38 points to the visitor's 15 in the last six meetings. Venue is everything.
Extended Form
Fijian Drua5W, 9L
Home wins in Fiji have been the Drua's saving grace — scalps of the Hurricanes, Brumbies, and Chiefs. Away from home they're hopeless.
The Drua's home record in Fiji is their lifeline. If they can't win this one in Lautoka, their season is effectively over.
Western Force7W, 11L
The Force are actually a better side on the road than at home this season — both 2026 wins came away. The 42–19 Reds win showed attacking intent.
The Force's away record is mixed, but their defensive record is concerning — they've conceded 30+ points in 10 of their last 14 matches.
Fijian Drua XV
Lineups not yet announced. The Drua will look to restore frontliners after the heavy Crusaders defeat.
Western Force XV
Lineups not yet announced. The Force may keep continuity after their strong Round 7 showing against the Reds.
Key Matchups
The Drua's Fijian flair and offloading game is lethal at home in the heat. The Force's set piece is generally more structured. The decisive factor will be whether the Drua can impose their tempo and width.
Match Forecast
Home advantage is the decisive factor. The Drua have won their last two home games against the Force by a combined 56 points (38–7 and 31–13). Churchill Park in the Fijian heat is a genuinely difficult place to visit. The home team has won five of the last six meetings in this fixture — venue is everything.
The caveat is that the Drua are coming off that 69–26 shellacking. The Force looked sharp against the Reds, scoring 42 points. But asking a Perth-based team to fly across the Pacific and match Fijian intensity in 30-degree heat is a big ask.
Drua to win at home in a tight affair — but don't expect comfort given both sides' defensive frailties.