Fijian Drua brave the elements for strong win over Western Force. The Fijian Drua have managed the horrific conditions to take a 31-13 victory over the Western Force in Laukota. There were puddles aplenty as it poured down with rain for the majority of the game.
Analysis - The impact of Sir Bryan Williams, who has just been inducted into the Pacific Rugby Hall of Fame, extends far beyond his sensational on-field exploits, Jonty Dine writes.
It might be a Moana Pasifika home game at Eden Park on Saturday, but the Blues weren't prepared to give up their dressing room for the DHL Super Rugby Pasifika cross-town classic.