Bay of Plenty

14 - 26

Full Time

Wellington

Bay of Plenty vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

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

80'

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

77'

Try

Great forward play by Wellington allows Penieli Poasa to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aidan Morgan bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

75'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Peter Umaga-Jensen getting some game time.

73'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Chicago Doyle being replaced.

73'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Kurt Eklund getting some game time.

73'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Vella being replaced.

73'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Etonia Waqa coming on.

65'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Naitoa Ah Kuoi coming off.

65'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Tamiro Armstrong coming on.

65'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Melani Nanai coming off.

65'

Wellington sub Dominic Ropeti comes onto the field.

63'

Brad Shields departs for Wellington.

63'

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

61'

Wellington sub Penieli Poasa comes onto the field.

60'

James O'Reilly departs for Wellington.

60'

Wellington sub Ha'amea Ahio comes onto the field.

60'

Cameron Orr departs for Wellington.

60'

Bay Of Plenty sub Nathan Vella comes onto the field.

60'

Kurt Eklund departs for Bay Of Plenty.

60'

Bay Of Plenty sub Jacob Norris comes onto the field.

60'

Penitoa Finau departs for Bay Of Plenty.

60'

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

58'

Josh Bartlett comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

57'

Aidan Ross leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Wharenui Hawera kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Reon Paul scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Reon Paul as they get over the gainline!

56'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi played a key part in that try.

56'

Riley Higgins comes on for Wellington.

55'

Peter Umaga-Jensen leaves the field.

55'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

55'

Richard Judd leaves the field.

55'

Hugo Plummer comes on.

53'

Teofilo Paulo comes off.

53'

Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe comes on.

53'

Siale Lauaki comes off.

53'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Benet Kumeroa getting some game time.

49'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Pasilio Tosi being replaced.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Sam Clarke getting some game time.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Pepesana Patafilo being replaced.

49'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan adds the two points for Wellington.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Wellington as Brad Shields goes over.

40'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara played a key part in that try.

40'

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

38'

Conversion

Wharenui Hawera does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Penitoa Finau scores from close range.

29'

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

21'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Sekuini Tanimo being replaced.

21'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Wellington are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Siale Lauaki picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Losilosivale Filipo

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Losilosivale Filipo took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Chicago Doyle is finished off with a try.

15'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bay of Plenty v Wellington 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 16th September 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Rotorua International Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

83%

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Poasa

76'

14 - 26

Hawera

14 - 21

57'

Paul

12 - 21

56'

Half Time

Morgan

41'

7 - 21

Shields

40'

7 - 19

Hawera

7 - 14

30'

Finau

5 - 14

29'

Morgan

20'

0 - 14

Lauaki

19'

0 - 12

Morgan

16'

0 - 7

Filipo

15'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Bay of Plenty

Wellington

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Defence Profile

Bay of Plenty

Wellington

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

69%

57%

3-6 secs

19%

26%

6+ secs

103

Rucks Won

Bay of Plenty vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bay of Plenty face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC Round 7 on Sat 16th September 2023 at Rotorua International Stadium. 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.

Bay of Plenty won the last encounter but Bay of Plenty 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 Wellington in 1st and Bay of Plenty in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bay of Plenty vs Wellington Squads

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