Crusaders v Fijian Drua result: Crusaders remain winless after loss in Lautoka

For the first time since 1996, the Crusaders have lost their first three games of the season following a 20-10 defeat to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.

The Crusaders led 10-0 after 21 minutes, with a Sevu Reece try accompanied by five points from the boot of Taha Kemara.

It was a frantic, free-running affair with the slippery ball causing all sorts of problems for both teams in trying to maintain possession.

The Reece try was the only one the Drua conceded, running in two of their own through Selestino Ravutaumada and Frank Lomani, with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula on target from the tee.

Crusaders: Chay Fihaki, Sevu Reece, Levi Aumua, David Havili, Heremaia Murray, Taha Kemara, Willi Heinz, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Dominic Gardiner, Quinten Strange, Scott Barrett (c), Fletcher Newell, George Bell, George Bower.

Reserves: Ioane Moananu, Joe Moody, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Tahlor Cahill, Mitchell Drummond, Jone Rova, Riley Hohepa.

Fijian Drua: Ilaisa Droasese, Selestino Ravutaumada, Iosefo Masi, Apisalome Vota, Epeli Momo, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Frank Lomani, Meli Derenalagi (c), Vilive Miramira, Etonia Waqa, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Mesake Vocevoce, Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet.

Reserves: Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Mesake Doge, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Junior Ratuva.