The Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off today with an exciting match between the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, highlighting one of the league’s most intense rivalries known as the Clash of the Pacific. This match marks the sixth encounter between the two teams, with the Drua currently leading the series by winning three of the five previous matches. Notably, in their first meeting of 2023, the Drua narrowly defeated Moana Pasifika with a score of 36–34.
Moana Pasifika arrives in Lautoka eager to balance the rivalry, aiming to secure their third win and make a statement by claiming victory in front of a challenging crowd. The Drua, leveraging their significant home advantage at Churchill Park, expect a lively turnout of fans to support them in this season opener.
Last season, Moana Pasifika demonstrated marked progress, finishing in seventh place with six victories out of 14 matches, while the Drua ended up in tenth place with only four wins. Both teams are keen to draw on the experience gained from the previous season and avoid a sluggish start in what promises to be a fiercely competitive 2026 season.
The match is set to kick off at 3:35 PM and will be broadcast live on FBC Sports. In other Super Rugby Pacific action, the Waratahs clinched a victory over the Reds with a score of 36-12, while the Highlanders scraped through in a close contest against the Crusaders, winning 25-23. As the season progresses, the excitement surrounding these teams and their performances is sure to captivate rugby fans.
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