Reds vs Fijian Drua Super Rugby Pacific preview- Confirmed lineups

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Home teamReds
Away teamFijian Drua
VenueSuncorp Stadium
CompetitionSuper Rugby Pacific
Kick off time10:35 am (UK)
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Reds vs Fijian Drua Super Rugby Pacific preview as the sides meet at the Suncorp Stadium in the final round of Super Rugby.

The Reds currently sit sixth in the table and are five points ahead of the Waratahs and any points will guarantee them a place in the playoffs. They could rise as high as fourth with a win. 

The Fijian Drua have nothing to play for other than pride as they look to finish above 10th. 

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Reds vs Fijian Drua confirmed lineups

RedsFijian Drua
Forwards
Ross1Tuni
Faessler2Togiatama
Nonggorr3Tawake
Canham4Nasilasila
Salakaia-Loto5Mayanavanua
Uru6Miramira
McReight7Salawa
Wilson8Canakaivata
Backs
McDermott9Fines-Leleiwasa
Gordon10Valetini
Ryan11Rakuro
Paisami12Rabitu
Flook13Samusamuvodre
Anderson14Mataele
Pritchard15Armstrong-Ravula
Replacements
Asiata16Ravudi
Blake17Ravai
De Lutiis18Doge
Latu19Tamani
Brial20Waqa
Werchon21Tuwai
Volavola22Kuruvoli
Daugunu23Vakatawa

Recent Form:

Reds (Home team): 

ResultDateCompetitionOpponentScore
Won23rd May 2026Super RugbyMoana Pasifika31-33
Loss16th May 2026Super RugbyWestern Force19-14
Loss8th May 2026Super RugbyChiefs21-31
Won2nd May 2026Super RugbyBrumbies30-21
Loss25th April 2026Super RugbyBlues36-33

The Reds have won two of their last five games and only three of their last eight. All three of these wins have come by nine points or less. In their last match, they played the bottom of the table Moana Pasifika and needed a try in the last few minutes to seal the win by two points. Early in the second half, they had been leading 26-7, but conceded three tries and a penalty. 

Fijian Drua (Away team): 

ResultDateCompetitionOpponentScore
Loss23rd May 2026Super RugbyWestern Force19-15
Loss16th May 2026Super RugbyWaratahs35-50
Win2nd May 2026Super RugbyHighlanders24-14
Loss26th April 2026Super RugbyChiefs42-22
Win18th April 2026Super RugbyBrumbies28-33

The Fijian Drua have only won one of their last four games and lost their last away game 19-15. The defeat came after conceding just before 70 minutes. They had been leading 12-7 at halftime and regained the lead for a short period with 15 minutes to go.

Reds vs Fijian Drua head-to-head record (last five matches):

DateCompetitionWinnerScore
21st March 2026Super RugbyReds6-21
31st May 2025Super RugbyReds52-7
3rd May 2025Super RugbyFijian Drua36-33
18th May 2024Super RugbyFijian Drua28-19
3rd June 2023Super RugbyFijian Drua41-17

The Reds have won the last two meetings between the teams, including a massive 52-7 victory in this fixture last year. The Reds have won all three meetings between the teams when playing at home.

Jonny is a former rugby player in Ireland's club system and is an Ulster and Ireland fan. He has spent a number of years writing about football and this was what brought him to the Dave Sport Group. As an expert in Irish Rugby, his expertise also stretches to Super Rugby having lived in New Zealand previously.

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