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Otago
Otago
41 - 17
Full Time
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty vs Otago

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

79'
Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert kicks the penalty.

77'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Pledger getting some game time.

74'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Millar being replaced.

74'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Josh Whaanga getting some game time.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Umaga-Jensen being replaced.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Nemec-Vial getting some game time.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Finn Hurley being replaced.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Harry Taylor getting some game time.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Casey being replaced.

72'

Lucas Cashmore takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

72'
Try

Ngarohi McGarvey-Black scores the try from close range.

71'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Richard Judd coming on.

68'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Kele Lasaqa coming off.

68'

Otago make a substitution with Moana Takataka coming on.

68'

Otago make a substitution with Rohan Wingham coming off.

68'

Otago make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming on.

68'

Otago make a substitution with Dylan Pledger coming off.

68'
Conversion

The Otago supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.

66'
Try

Great hands by Otago leads to a try for Finn Hurley

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Finn Hurley goes through the gap.

65'

Jae Broomfield sets up the try.

65'

Bay Of Plenty sub Seamus Bardoul comes onto the field.

64'

Lalomilo Lalomilo departs for Bay Of Plenty.

64'

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Reon Paul goes through the gap.

63'

Otago sub Joseva Tamani comes onto the field.

60'

Oliver Haig departs for Otago.

60'

Otago sub Benjamin Lopas comes onto the field.

60'

Abraham Pole departs for Otago.

60'
Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar adds the points for Otago.

58'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

56'

Finn Hurley comes on.

52'

Josh Whaanga comes off.

52'

Sione Tupou comes on.

50'

Taine Kolose comes off.

50'

Benet Kumeroa comes on.

50'

Tevita Mafile'o comes off.

50'

Haereiti Hetet comes on.

50'

Josh Bartlett comes off.

50'

Kele Lasaqa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Cameron Millar makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Sinton getting some game time.

48'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Richard Judd being replaced.

48'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Ngarohi McGarvey-Black getting some game time.

46'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Fehi Fineanganofo being replaced.

46'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Reon Paul getting some game time.

46'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Seamus Bardoul being replaced.

46'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Paea getting some game time.

46'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Aisake Vakasiuola being replaced.

46'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Joe Johnston getting some game time.

46'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Veveni Lasaqa being replaced.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Nic Souchon being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

46'
Try

Slick passing by Otago leads to a try for Dylan Pledger.

45'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Millar is finished off with a try.

45'

Cameron Millar makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'
Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Otago as Will Stodart goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Dylan Pledger.

37'
Yellow Card

Jae Broomfield (Otago) is shown a yellow card

31'

Trouble here as Lalomilo Lalomilo breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Tevita Mafile'o breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Kele Lasaqa breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Whaanga bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

23'
Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Christian Lio-Willie

20'

That's a great try assist by Will Tucker.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jae Broomfield bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

20'
Conversion

Lucas Cashmore converts the try.

18'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Bay Of Plenty is finished off by Cole Forbes

17'

Fehi Fineanganofo sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fehi Fineanganofo bursts through to advance the Bay Of Plenty attack.

17'
Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

14'
Try

A series of passes by Otago results in a try for Jona Nareki

13'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Umaga-Jensen is finished off with a try.

13'

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

10'

Lucas Cashmore hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

9'
Try

A series of passes by Bay Of Plenty results in a try for Veveni Lasaqa

8'

A gap opened in the defence and Veveni Lasaqa took full advantage.

8'

Fehi Fineanganofo played a key part in that try.

8'

We are underway as the referee Paul Williams blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Otago v Bay of Plenty
Otago v Bay of Plenty
Hilux NPC
Semi Final
Thu 16th October 2025, 11:15pm PDT
Thu 16th October 2025, 11:15pm PDT
Forsyth Barr Stadium
Forsyth Barr Stadium
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +24
Otago
Bay of Plenty
Otago
Time in lead
Bay of Plenty
64
Mins in lead
8
79%
% Of Game In Lead
10%
53%
Possession Last 10 min
47%
3
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
Gilbert
41 - 17
77'
McGarvey-Black
71'
38 - 17
Millar
38 - 12
66'
Hurley
36 - 12
65'
Millar
31 - 12
58'
Millar
28 - 12
46'
Pledger
26 - 12
45'
Half Time
Millar
21 - 12
38'
Stodart
19 - 12
37'
Broomfield
14 - 12
31'
Millar
14 - 12
21'
Lio-Willie
12 - 12
20'
Cashmore
18'
7 - 12
Forbes
17'
7 - 10
Millar
7 - 5
14'
Nareki
5 - 5
13'
Lasaqa
8'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Otago
52%
Draw
1%
Bay of Plenty
47%
Ruck-Won by Christian Lio-Willie

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.8
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.8
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Otago
Bay of Plenty
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Defence Profile

Otago
Bay of Plenty
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
55%
48%
3-6 secs
31%
33%
6+ secs
14%
19%
102
Rucks Won
106

Last 5 Penalties

33'
43'
51'
57'
75'
Otago
Bay of Plenty

Otago vs Bay of Plenty Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Bay of Plenty in Hilux NPC Semi Final on Thu 16th October 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:15 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:15 SAST on SuperSport, 19:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Otago won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Bay of Plenty in 2nd and Otago in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Otago vs Bay of Plenty Squads

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

Other Fixtures

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