The NSW Waratahs have had it all their way in the brief existence of Super W, claiming all four titles to be handed out and riding an imposing 19 game winning streak.
But it appears their dominance will soon be tested as expansion team Fijiana Drua backed up their debut win by beating the Queensland Reds 27-12 in Brisbane today.
The Drua are now 2-0 after thrashing the Melbourne Rebels 66-5 last weekend.
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“We’d heard a bit about them and we’ve seen them two weeks in a row now, putting away the fancied Queensland Reds,” former Wallaby Drew Mitchell said on Stan Sport.
“There were whispers and now the Australian teams are chasing. They’re in some hot form.”
The Reds, who beat the Western Force 43-7 in round one, dominated possession in the first half and scored the opening try through Ivania Wong.
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But the Drua made the most of their scraps, with Doreen Narokete and Vitalina Naikore scoring for a 12-5 lead at halftime.
Naikore, Jade Coates and Vika Matarugu then crossed to seal an impressive win.
“You give them an extra possession and they kill you,” Reds captain Shannon Parry said.
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“We left a few points out there in the first half and couldn’t execute when we got that territory.
“They’re a quality team and they showed that today – we’ve got to be a lot more clinical.”
The Drua take on the Force next week and will be heavily favoured before a mouthwatering meeting with the Waratahs.
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“The girls did a good job, but more still to work on,” Drua captain Sereima Leweniqila said.
“Waratahs – yes, we’re definitely looking forward to that game.”
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