Auckland

31 - 33

Full Time

Manawatu

Auckland vs Manawatu

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula converts the try.

80'

Try

Manawatū are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Julian Goerke picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Goerke bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Jordi Viljoen is finished off with a try.

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Ofa Tauatevalu took full advantage.

73'

Isaiah Ravula takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Manawatū results in a try for TK Howden

70'

That's a great try assist by Epeli Waqaicece.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Epeli Waqaicece took full advantage.

70'

Auckland make a substitution with Joe Royal coming on.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Leni Apisai coming off.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Pele Cowley coming on.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming off.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Sione Ahio coming on.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Angus Ta'avao coming off.

68'

Jock McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

Jock McKenzie scores an interception try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jock McKenzie took full advantage.

67'

Manawatū make a substitution with Beaudein Waaka coming on.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Nehe Milner-Skudder coming off.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Malakai Hala-Ngatai coming on.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Joseph Gavigan coming off.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Jordi Viljoen coming on.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with John Poland coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Pena Va'a goes through the gap.

63'

Raymond Tuputupu comes on for Manawatū.

59'

Johnny Galloway leaves the field.

59'

Kalin Felise comes on for Auckland.

59'

Sione Tu'ipulotu leaves the field.

59'

Julian Goerke comes on for Manawatū.

59'

Terrell Peita leaves the field.

59'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes on for Auckland.

56'

Che Clark leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Isaiah Ravula kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

The forward pack of Manawatū will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Johan Momsen getting some game time.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Josh Taula being replaced.

49'

Caleb Tangitau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

James Tofa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Jock McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

The Auckland maul march their way over the white wash for Leni Apisai to touch down.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Jock McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

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

37'

That's a great try assist by Payton Spencer.

37'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Manawatū ends with a try for Epeli Waqaicece.

32'

Trouble here as Epeli Waqaicece breaches the defence.

32'

Spellbinding play by Nehe Milner-Skudder is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Terrell Peita as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Ofa Tauatevalu played a key part in that try.

27'

Cole Keith comes on.

25'

Sean Paranihi comes off.

25'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Pena Va'a getting some game time.

24'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Filimone being replaced.

24'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Joel Cobb getting some game time.

22'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Salesi Rayasi being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Jock McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Salesi Rayasi

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Taufa Funaki.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Payton Spencer bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

20'

Conversion

Jock McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Auckland pack has powered over for Leni Apisai to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Manawatu 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Wed 30th August 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Manawatu win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ravula

80'

31 - 33

Goerke

79'

31 - 31

Howden

70'

31 - 26

McKenzie

31 - 21

67'

Ravula

56'

26 - 21

Gavigan

54'

26 - 19

Apisai

26 - 14

45'

Half Time

McKenzie

21 - 14

38'

Tangitau

19 - 14

37'

Ravula

33'

14 - 14

Waqaicece

32'

14 - 12

Ravula

28'

14 - 7

Peita

27'

14 - 5

McKenzie

14 - 0

21'

Rayasi

12 - 0

20'

McKenzie

7 - 0

Apisai

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Manawatu

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

62%

3-6 secs

23%

20%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Auckland vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Manawatu in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Wed 30th August 2023 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Auckland won the last encounter but Auckland are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Manawatu in 6th and Auckland in 13th as such Manawatu are favourites on paper.

Auckland vs Manawatu Squads

The official squads for Auckland vs Manawatu will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.