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02 Sep 23
Bunnings NPC 2023
Southland Stags
Southland Stags
13-41
Full time
Auckland
Auckland
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

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

79'

Jock McKenzie takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

78'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Xavier Tito-Harris

76'

Spellbinding play by Bryce Heem is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bryce Heem bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

76'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa getting some game time.

74'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Coghlan being replaced.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Adrian Choat getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Vaiolini Ekuasi being replaced.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Joe Royal getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Soane Vikena being replaced.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Jock McKenzie getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Zarn Sullivan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

72'
Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Xavier Tito-Harris

71'

That's a great try assist by Vaiolini Ekuasi.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Vaiolini Ekuasi took full advantage.

71'

Auckland make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming on.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Sione Ahio coming off.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Edward Annandale coming on.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Josh Beehre coming off.

68'
Yellow Card

Danny Drake (Southland) is shown a yellow card

67'

Auckland make a substitution with Che Clark coming on.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Adrian Choat coming off.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Payton Spencer coming on.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Corey Evans coming off.

66'

Southland make a substitution with Angus Simmers coming on.

66'

Southland make a substitution with Greg Dyer coming off.

66'

Southland sub Hunter Fahey comes onto the field.

61'

Shaun Stodart departs for Southland.

61'

Noah Foster comes on for Southland.

59'

Tevita Latu leaves the field.

59'

Ben Ake comes on for Auckland.

57'

Josh Fusitua leaves the field.

57'

Nic Souchon comes on for Southland.

56'

Jack Taylor leaves the field.

56'

Jacob Coghlan comes on for Southland.

56'

Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa leaves the field.

56'

Taufa Funaki comes on for Auckland.

55'

Kalani Thomas leaves the field.

55'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Hollinshead kicks the conversion.

55'
Try

A penetrating move by Southland results in a try for Michael Manson.

54'

What a run here by Michael Manson as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Viliami Fine.

54'

What a run here by Matt Whaanga as they get over the gainline!

54'

Mike McKee comes on.

51'

Josh Bekhuis comes off.

51'

Connor McLeod comes on.

51'

Jay Renton comes off.

51'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zarn Sullivan kicks the conversion.

51'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Vaiolini Ekuasi from scoring as they record the try for Auckland.

50'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jonah Aoina getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Quinn Harrison-Jones being replaced.

49'

Kalani Thomas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

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.

43'
Try

Slick passing by Auckland leads to a try for Xavier Tito-Harris.

42'

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

42'

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

38'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Auckland as Kalani Thomas goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Bryce Heem being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'
Penalty Goal

The Southland supporters go wild as Dan Hollinshead successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jay Renton bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

23'
Conversion

Zarn Sullivan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

An interception by Zarn Sullivan allows them to race away to score.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zarn Sullivan bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Manson took full advantage.

14'
Conversion

Zarn Sullivan converts the try.

12'
Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for AJ Lam

11'

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

11'

Zarn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

11'
Penalty Goal

Dan Hollinshead kicks the penalty.

7'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +28
Southland Stags
Auckland
Southland Stags
Time in lead
Auckland
4
Mins in lead
71
5%
% Of Game In Lead
88%
50%
Possession Last 10 min
50%
0
Points Last 10 min
10

Key Events

Full Time
Tito-Harris
76'
13 - 41
Tito-Harris
71'
13 - 36
Drake
13 - 31
67'
Hollinshead
13 - 31
55'
Manson
11 - 31
54'
Sullivan
51'
6 - 31
Ekuasi
50'
6 - 29
Tito-Harris
42'
6 - 24
Half Time
Thomas
37'
6 - 19
Hollinshead
6 - 14
32'
Sullivan
20'
3 - 14
Sullivan
19'
3 - 12
Sullivan
12'
3 - 7
Lam
11'
3 - 5
Hollinshead
3 - 0
7'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.7
4
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.5
9
Entries

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
59%
52%
3-6 secs
25%
32%
6+ secs
8%
10%
75
Rucks Won
100

Other Fixtures

38 - 17
FT
96 - 0
FT
19 - 10
FT
18 - 18
FT
71 - 0
FT
8 - 13
FT
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