Southland Stags

13 - 41

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Southland Stags

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 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.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Southland Stags v Auckland 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 2nd September 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Invercargill Rugby Park

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

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

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Southland Stags

Auckland

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Defence Profile

Southland Stags

Auckland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

52%

3-6 secs

25%

32%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

100

Southland Stags vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Southland Stags face off against Auckland in Bunnings NPC Round 5 on Sat 2nd September 2023 at Invercargill Rugby Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 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 8 places in the league table with Auckland in 6th and Southland Stags in 14th 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.