Otago

27 - 25

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Otago

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lolagi Visinia bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

76'

Benjamin Lopas comes on.

75'

Abraham Pole comes off.

75'

Conversion

Xavi Taele has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Tanielu Tele'a scores the try from close range.

74'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and AJ Lam took full advantage.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Levi Harmon getting some game time.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Josh Whaanga being replaced.

70'

Otago make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming on.

68'

Otago make a substitution with James Arscott coming off.

68'

Otago sub Rohan Wingham comes onto the field.

62'

Saula Ma'u departs for Otago.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Xavi Taele comes on for Auckland.

56'

Christian Leali'ifano leaves the field.

56'

Henry Bell comes on for Otago.

56'

Liam Coltman leaves the field.

56'

Lui Naeata comes on for Otago.

56'

Sam Fischli leaves the field.

56'

Sama Malolo comes on.

52'

Soane Vikena comes off.

52'

Hudson Creighton comes on.

52'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Sam Gilbert.

50'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Thomas Umaga-Jensen as they get over the gainline!

50'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata being replaced.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Lay getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a being replaced.

47'

Christian Leali'ifano will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Auckland leads to a try for Nigel Ah Wong.

45'

Nigel Ah Wong makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Tanielu Tele'a is finished off with a try.

45'

Nigel Ah Wong makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Will Stodart as they score the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Liam Coltman.

39'

Trouble here as Xavier Tito-Harris breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Christian Leali'ifano kicks the penalty goal.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lolagi Visinia bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Akira Ioane bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

21'

Auckland make a substitution with Kemara Hauiti-Parapara coming on.

19'

Auckland make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming off.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Gilbert bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

17'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano converts the try.

14'

Try

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Beehre took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Anton Segner is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Nigel Ah Wong took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Otago leads to a try for Josh Whaanga

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Whaanga goes through the gap.

Finn Hurley sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Umaga-Jensen goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Otago v Auckland 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 16th August 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

38%

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taele

75'

27 - 25

Tele'a

74'

27 - 23

Millar

27 - 18

62'

Millar

24 - 18

51'

Gilbert

22 - 18

50'

Ah Wong

45'

17 - 18

Half Time

Millar

17 - 13

40'

Stodart

15 - 13

39'

Millar

10 - 13

29'

Leali'ifano

26'

7 - 13

Leali'ifano

14'

7 - 10

Beehre

13'

7 - 8

Leali'ifano

7 - 3

Millar

7 - 0

Whaanga

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Auckland

More Less

Defence Profile

Otago

Auckland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

56%

3-6 secs

46%

31%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

103

Last 5 Penalties

61'

63'

67'

71'

73'

Otago

Auckland

Otago vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Auckland in Bunnings NPC Round 2 on Fri 16th August 2024 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Auckland in 9th and Otago in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Otago vs Auckland Squads

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