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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Tanielu Tele'a comes on.

79'

AJ Lam comes off.

79'

Auckland go for goal with Taufa Funaki taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by AJ Lam

79'

Spellbinding play by Xavier Tito-Harris is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hamish Dalzell bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Salesi Rayasi bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

78'

Manasa Mataele comes on.

76'

Ryan Crotty comes off.

76'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes on.

76'

Che Clark comes off.

76'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Rameka Poihipi will have to re-adjust the radar.

76'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Blair Murray

75'

Ryan Crotty played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Dallas McLeod took full advantage.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Tito-Harris getting some game time.

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Zarn Sullivan being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck took full advantage.

70'

Canterbury make a substitution with Blair Murray coming on.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Manasa Mataele coming off.

69'
Conversion

The Auckland supporters go wild as Zarn Sullivan successfully kicks the conversion.

69'
Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Josh Beehre

68'

That's a great try assist by Zarn Sullivan.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck goes through the gap.

65'

Canterbury sub Mitchell Drummond comes onto the field.

63'

Willi Heinz departs for Canterbury.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as AJ Lam goes through the gap.

62'

Auckland sub Tito Tuipulotu comes onto the field.

61'

Josh Fusitua departs for Auckland.

61'

Canterbury sub Ben Funnell comes onto the field.

60'

George Bell departs for Canterbury.

60'

Canterbury sub Seb Calder comes onto the field.

60'

Oli Jager departs for Canterbury.

60'

Tom Heywood comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Dan Lienert-Brown leaves the field.

58'

Taufa Funaki comes on for Auckland.

56'

Kalani Thomas leaves the field.

56'

Hamish Dalzell comes on for Auckland.

56'

Edward Annandale leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Billy Harmon as they get over the gainline!

54'

Marcel Renata comes on.

54'

Angus Ta'avao comes off.

54'

Reed Prinsep comes on.

54'

Cullen Grace comes off.

54'

Corey Evans comes on.

54'

Tanielu Tele'a comes off.

54'

Niko Jones comes on.

54'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes off.

54'

Leni Apisai comes on.

53'

Soane Vikena comes off.

53'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rameka Poihipi kicks the conversion.

53'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Chay Fihaki from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

52'

What a run here by Chay Fihaki as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Willi Heinz.

52'

What a run here by Rameka Poihipi as they get over the gainline!

52'

Willi Heinz comes on.

51'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

51'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Dom Gardiner getting some game time.

46'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Zach Gallagher being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Rameka Poihipi adds the two points for Canterbury.

44'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as George Bell dots the ball down from close range.

44'

George Bell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Mitchell Drummond played a key part in that try.

44'

Auckland go for goal with Zarn Sullivan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'
Try

Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Salesi Rayasi, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Auckland decided to go for goal with Zarn Sullivan taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Salesi Rayasi being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to AJ Lam being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'
Conversion

Rameka Poihipi does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'
Try

Silky skills by Canterbury ends with a try for Solomon Alaimalo.

31'

Trouble here as Solomon Alaimalo breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Chay Fihaki is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Manasa Mataele breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Solomon Alaimalo breaches the defence.

29'

The penalty attempt by Rameka Poihipi has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Solomon Alaimalo bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

22'
Conversion

Zarn Sullivan converts the try.

16'
Try

Josh Beehre scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Salesi Rayasi took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Cullen Grace took full advantage.

14'
Penalty Goal

Rameka Poihipi makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Canterbury sub Ryan Crotty comes onto the field.

11'

Fergus Burke departs for Canterbury.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Dallas McLeod took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Solomon Alaimalo goes through the gap.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Auckland v Canterbury

Fri 6th October 2023, 02:05am

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +5
Canterbury
Auckland
Canterbury
Time in lead
Auckland
49
Mins in lead
19
61%
% Of Game In Lead
24%
47%
Possession Last 10 min
53%
5
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
Lam
79'
29 - 24
Murray
29 - 19
75'
Sullivan
69'
24 - 19
Beehre
68'
24 - 17
Poihipi
24 - 12
53'
Fihaki
22 - 12
52'
Poihipi
17 - 12
44'
Bell
15 - 12
44'
Rayasi
41'
10 - 12
Half Time
Poihipi
10 - 7
32'
Alaimalo
8 - 7
31'
Sullivan
16'
3 - 7
Beehre
15'
3 - 5
Poihipi
3 - 0
13'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.7
15
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.4
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury
Auckland
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Defence Profile

Canterbury
Auckland
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
66%
50%
3-6 secs
28%
38%
6+ secs
2%
7%
124
Rucks Won
101

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