Wellington

24 - 29

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Wellington

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Commentary

Live Updates

Tolu Fahamokioa has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

80'

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

80'

James O'Reilly has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

80'

James Blackwell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

80'

Teariki Ben-Nicholas has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

78'

Auckland have won 80 rucks so far this game.

78'

Trent Renata comes on.

73'

Jackson Garden-Bachop comes off.

73'

Marco Fepulea'i comes on.

73'

Marcel Renata comes off.

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Mike Sosene Feagai getting some game time.

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Abel being replaced.

73'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Plummer kicks the conversion.

71'

Tinoai Faiane sets up the try.

70'

Try

Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Jordan Trainor, as he goes over for the try.

70'

The defensive line has been broken as Tinoai Faiane goes through the gap.

70'

Wellington make a substitution with Carlos Price coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Kemara Hauiti-Parapara coming off.

69'

Harry Plummer has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

69'

What a run here by Salesi Rayasi as they gets over the gainline!.

68'

Jordan Trainor sets up the try.

68'

Try

Silky skills by Auckland ends with a try for Salesi Rayasi.

68'

Akira Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

68'

Matt Proctor has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

67'

Wellington sub Billy Proctor comes onto the field.

67'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen departs for Wellington.

67'

Yellow Card

Mateaki Kafatolu (Wellington) is shown a yellow card.

66'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Tinoai Faiane being able to wriggle through a gap.

66'

Wellington have won 80 rucks so far this game.

64'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on for Auckland.

64'

Sam Prattley leaves the field.

64'

Joel Hintz comes on.

63'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen comes off.

63'

Mateaki Kafatolu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

Auckland have won 60 rucks so far this game.

62'

Sam Lousi comes on.

59'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes off.

59'

Conversion

Harry Plummer adds the two points for Auckland.

59'

Jonathan Ruru sets up the try.

58'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tinoai Faiane.

58'

Trouble here as Tinoai Faiane breaches the defence.

57'

James O'Reilly comes on.

55'

Asafo Aumua comes off.

55'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

55'

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

55'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Umaga being replaced.

55'

Dalton Papali'i has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

55'

Spellbinding play by Jackson Garden-Bachop is finished off with a try.

54'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Ben Lam.

53'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Lam bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

53'

Harry Plummer has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

53'

Wellington make a substitution with Thomas Waldrom coming on.

52'

Wellington make a substitution with Galu Taufale coming off.

52'

Auckland sub Jamie Lane comes onto the field.

50'

Michael Fatialofa departs for Auckland.

50'

Jonathan Ruru comes on for Auckland.

50'

Leon Fukofuka leaves the field.

50'

Penalty Goal

Harry Plummer kicks the penalty.

50'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

47'

Teariki Ben-Nicholas played a key part in that try.

46'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Thomas Umaga-Jensen.

46'

A gap opened in the defence and Teariki Ben-Nicholas took full advantage.

46'

Auckland have won 40 rucks so far this game.

43'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

40'

Fa'atiga Lemalu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

Marcel Renata has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Try saving tackle made by Malo Tuitama.

36'

The defensive line has been broken as Salesi Rayasi goes through the gap.

36'

Tolu Fahamokioa comes on.

32'

Xavier Numia comes off.

32'

What a run here by Jacob Umaga as they gets over the gainline!.

32'

Asafo Aumua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

29'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Thomas Umaga-Jensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

27'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

26'

Trouble here as Melani Nanai breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Harry Plummer converts the try.

25'

That's a great try assist by Tinoai Faiane.

24'

Try

Great hands by Auckland leads to a try for Tumua Manu.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tumua Manu bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

24'

A gap opened in the defence and Melani Nanai took full advantage.

23'

Jackson Garden-Bachop steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

22'

Dalton Papali'i has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

20'

Auckland have won 20 rucks so far this game.

19'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a penalty goal.

17'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

Asafo Aumua sets up the try.

Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Galu Taufale touching down.

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

What a tackle there by Leon Fukofuka as he saves a certain try!.

The defensive line has been broken as Jackson Garden-Bachop goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Wellington v Auckland

Wed 3rd October 2018, 11:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

14%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Plummer

71'

24 - 29

Trainor

70'

24 - 27

Rayasi

68'

24 - 22

Kafatolu

24 - 17

66'

Plummer

59'

24 - 17

Faiane

58'

24 - 15

Garden-Bachop

24 - 10

55'

Lam

22 - 10

53'

Plummer

50'

17 - 10

Garden-Bachop

17 - 7

47'

Umaga-Jensen

15 - 7

46'

Half Time

Plummer

25'

10 - 7

Manu

24'

10 - 5

Garden-Bachop

10 - 0

17'

Garden-Bachop

7 - 0

Taufale

5 - 0

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Wellington vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Auckland in Bunnings NPC on Wed 3rd 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, 16:35 AEST in Australia and 23:35 EST in the US.

Wellington 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 just 3 places in the league table with Auckland in 1st and Wellington in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wellington vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.