Southland Stags

8 - 56

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Southland Stags

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

80'

Conversion

Daniel Kirkpatrick has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Adrian Choat scores from close range.

78'

Auckland have won 100 rucks so far this game.

78'

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

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Akira Ioane took full advantage.

78'

Conversion

The Auckland supporters go wild as Daniel Kirkpatrick successfully kicks the conversion.

76'

Akira Ioane comes on for Auckland.

75'

Tinoai Faiane leaves the field.

75'

Spellbinding play by Melani Nanai is finished off with a try.

75'

Try

Great hands by Auckland leads to a try for Desma Liaina.

75'

The defensive line has been broken as Adrian Choat goes through the gap.

74'

Ray Tatafu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Ben Fotheringham comes on.

72'

Maanaki Selby-Rickit comes off.

72'

Jay Renton comes on.

72'

Nico Costa comes off.

72'

Jarred Adams comes on.

72'

Marco Fepulea'i comes off.

72'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Daniel Kirkpatrick kicks the conversion.

71'

Daniel Kirkpatrick played a key part in that try.

70'

Try

The kick through from Auckland has allowed Caleb Clarke to touch down.

70'

What a run here by Caleb Clarke as they gets over the gainline!.

70'

Auckland have won 80 rucks so far this game.

69'

Southland have won 80 rucks so far this game.

68'

Tayler Adams has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

67'

That's a great try assist by Maanaki Selby-Rickit.

66'

Try

Southland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Joe Walsh picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

66'

What a tackle there by Mike Sosene Feagai as he saves a certain try!.

65'

Adrian Choat has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

64'

Marco Fepulea'i has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

64'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Kirkpatrick getting some game time.

63'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Harry Plummer being replaced.

63'

Conversion

Harry Plummer adds the two points for Auckland.

63'

Southland make a substitution with Reuben Northover coming on.

63'

Southland make a substitution with Chris Apoua coming off.

63'

Southland sub Viliami Tosi comes onto the field.

63'

Bill Fukofuka departs for Southland.

63'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Mike Sosene Feagai places the ball down for the try.

62'

Desma Liaina comes on for Auckland.

61'

Jonathan Ruru leaves the field.

61'

Nico Costa has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

58'

Jonathan Ruru makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

58'

Caleb Clarke comes on.

57'

Tumua Manu comes off.

57'

Marcel Renata comes on.

57'

Jarred Adams comes off.

57'

Joe Walsh comes on.

55'

Shaun Stodart comes off.

55'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Ray Nu'u getting some game time.

55'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Ormond being replaced.

55'

Southland have won 60 rucks so far this game.

54'

Southland make a substitution with Jesse MacDonald coming on.

53'

Southland make a substitution with Andrew Ready coming off.

53'

Conversion

Harry Plummer does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

53'

Brenton Howden has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

52'

Jonathan Ruru sets up the try.

52'

Try

Tumua Manu scores the try from close range.

52'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Tumua Manu being able to wriggle through a gap.

52'

Auckland have won 60 rucks so far this game.

52'

Tony Lamborn has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

51'

Trouble here as Tinoai Faiane breaches the defence.

48'

Southland sub Broc Hooper comes onto the field.

46'

Rory van Vugt departs for Southland.

46'

Conversion

Harry Plummer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

46'

Try

The Auckland pack has powered over for Mike Sosene Feagai to score the try.

45'

Mike Sosene Feagai has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

43'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nico Costa bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

42'

A gap opened in the defence and Tumua Manu took full advantage.

41'

The defensive line has been broken as Jonathan Ruru goes through the gap.

41'

Maanaki Selby-Rickit has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

Evan Olmstead comes on for Auckland.

40'

Michael Fatialofa leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

What a run here by Marco Fepulea'i as they gets over the gainline!.

40'

Auckland have won 40 rucks so far this game.

39'

Southland have won 40 rucks so far this game.

28'

Melani Nanai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

25'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Jarred Adams being able to wriggle through a gap.

25'

Conversion

Harry Plummer converts the try.

22'

Try

Auckland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Fa'atiga Lemalu touching down.

20'

Trouble here as Salesi Rayasi breaches the defence.

20'

Auckland have won 20 rucks so far this game.

17'

Yellow Card

Nico Costa (Southland) is shown a yellow card.

15'

Conversion

Harry Plummer has kicked a conversion.

11'

Southland have won 20 rucks so far this game.

10'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Ready bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

10'

Try

A stunning solo try from Salesi Rayasi.

10'

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

10'

Penalty Goal

Tayler Adams has kicked a penalty goal.

Jarred Adams comes on.

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Hoskins Sotutu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Southland Stags v Auckland

Tue 9th October 2018, 11:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +48

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

89%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kirkpatrick

79'

8 - 56

Choat

78'

8 - 54

Kirkpatrick

76'

8 - 49

Liaina

75'

8 - 47

Kirkpatrick

71'

8 - 42

Clarke

70'

8 - 40

Walsh

8 - 35

66'

Plummer

63'

3 - 35

Sosene Feagai

62'

3 - 33

Plummer

53'

3 - 28

Manu

52'

3 - 26

Plummer

46'

3 - 21

Sosene Feagai

45'

3 - 19

Half Time

Plummer

22'

3 - 14

Lemalu

20'

3 - 12

Costa

3 - 7

15'

Plummer

11'

3 - 7

Rayasi

10'

3 - 5

Adams

3 - 0

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Southland Stags vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Southland Stags face off against Auckland in Bunnings NPC on Tue 9th October 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:35. In South Africa it’s at 08:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 23:35 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 6 places in the league table with Auckland in 1st and Southland Stags in 7th as such Auckland are favourites on paper.

Southland Stags vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Southland Stags 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.