The Fijian Drua have lost their opening match in Australia's National Rugby Championship, going down 45-36 to Brisbane City.
The Fijian Drua have lost their opening match in Australia's National Rugby Championship, going down 45-36 to Brisbane City.
Fijian Drua halfback Serupepeli Vularika at the launch for the Australian National Rugby Championship. Photo: Supplied/Fiji Rugby Union
But a late comeback from the Drua has put the competition on notice.
Down 40-12 with twenty minutes remaining, the Drua ran in four tries for a total of six to Brisbane's seven.
Ill-discipline cost the Drua two yellow cards with hooker Samu Suguturaga cited for biting.
It has been alleged Suguturaga bit the Brisbane captain on the ear drumming a scrum in the 29th minute.
The Fijian will face a judicial hearing on Tuesday night ahead of the Drua's next game against Melbourne Rising on Saturday.