The Fijian Drua played some exciting rugby, but the NSW Waratahs had too much experience, and cruised to a 38-14 win at CBus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.
The Waratahs were boosted by the return of Michael Hooper and Jed Holloway, who both scored tries in the 6 tries to 2 win.
NSW Waratahs 38 (Tries: Pietsch, Gamble, Porecki, Holloway, Hooper, Nawaqanitawase; Conv: Edmed 4/5, Newsome 0/1) defeated Fijian Drua 14 (Tries: Habosi, Nasove; CONS: Tela 2/2; PENS: Tela 0/1)
Red Card: Nagusa 29'
Yellow Card: Lomani 42'
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Teams
Fijian Drua: 15. Kitione Ratu, 14. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 13. Kalaveti Ravouvou, 12. Caleb Muntz, 11. Vinaya Habosi, 10. Teti Tela, 9. Frank Lomani, 8. Nemani Nagusa (c), 7. Kitione Salawa, 6. Joseva Tamani, 5. Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, 4. Isoa Nasilasila, 3. Samuela Tawake, 2. Mesulame Dolokoto, 1. Kaliopasi Uluilakepa
Replacements: 16. Tevita Ikanivere, 17. Haereiti Hetet, 18. Manasa Saulo, 19. Viliame Rarasea, 20. Vilive Miramira, 21. Rusiate Nasove, 22. Peni Matawalu, 23. Napolioni Bolaca
NSW Waratahs: 15. Alex Newsome, 14. Mark Nawaqanitawase, 13. Izaia Perese, 12. Lalakai Foketi, 11. Dylan Pietsch, 10. Tane Edmed, 9. Jack Grant, 8. Will Harris, 7. Charlie Gamble, 6. Hugh Sinclair, 5. Geoff Cridge, 4. Jed Holloway (c), 3. Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2. Dave Porecki, 1. Angus Bell
Replacements: 16. Tom Horton, 17. Tetera Faulkner, 18. Archer Holz, 19. Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, 20. Michael Hooper, 21. Teddy Wilson, 22. Jamie Roberts, 23. Triston Reilly