Counties Manukau

39 - 44

Full Time

Canterbury

Canterbury vs Counties Manukau

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Esau Filimoehala

80'

Ioane Moananu sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ioane Moananu bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Billy Harmon bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

Chay Fihaki has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

76'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Dallas McLeod

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Dallas McLeod took full advantage.

73'

Rameka Poihipi played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Isaiah Punivai took full advantage.

70'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tom Heywood getting some game time.

70'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Willi Gualter took full advantage.

70'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Nua Soti coming on.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Ahsee Tuala coming off.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Jonathan Taumateine coming on.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Cam Roigard coming off.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Dallas McLeod coming on.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Fergus Burke coming off.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Willi Heinz coming on.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Mitchell Drummond coming off.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Lionel Evans coming on.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Suetena Asomua coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for AJ Alatimu

65'

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

65'

Adam Brash sets up the try.

65'

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

64'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Canterbury sub Shilo Klein comes onto the field.

62'

Brodie McAlister departs for Canterbury.

62'

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Tevita Ofa

61'

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

61'

Spellbinding play by Ioane Moananu is finished off with a try.

61'

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

61'

Counties Manukau sub Stefano Leavasa comes onto the field.

60'

Alex McRobbie departs for Counties Manukau.

60'

Willi Gualter comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Manasa Mataele leaves the field.

58'

Corey Kellow comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Tom Christie leaves the field.

58'

Luke Romano comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Sam Darry leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fergus Burke kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Tom Christie scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Tom Christie as they get over the gainline!

57'

Mitchell Drummond played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Manasa Mataele as they get over the gainline!

56'

Ioane Moananu comes on for Counties Manukau.

55'

Zuriel Togiatama leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Esau Filimoehala as they get over the gainline!

54'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes on.

52'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fergus Burke kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Ngatungane Punivai to score the try.

51'

Fergus Burke sets up the try.

50'

Seb Calder comes on.

50'

Owen Franks comes off.

50'

Cam Roigard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Esau Filimoehala getting some game time.

46'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Jared Page being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

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

34'

Try

Silky skills by Canterbury ends with a try for Isaiah Punivai.

33'

Ngatungane Punivai sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Ngatungane Punivai breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Manasa Mataele breaches the defence.

31'

Fergus Burke takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

30'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Canterbury maul...no miracles today as Brodie McAlister powers over.

28'

Adam Brash comes on.

28'

Sean Reidy comes off.

28'

Riley Hohepa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Counties Manukau ends with a try for Alex McRobbie.

25'

Cam Roigard played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cam Roigard bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

24'

Conversion

Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Great forward play by Canterbury allows Brodie McAlister to score the try.

22'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa converts the try.

17'

Try

Counties Manukau are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Tuifua picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Cam Roigard took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Peniasi Malimali took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Fergus Burke kicks the penalty.

Riley Hohepa steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Penalty Goal

Fergus Burke has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Canterbury 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 16th September 2022, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

89%

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hohepa

39 - 44

81'

Filimoehala

37 - 44

80'

Fihaki

73'

32 - 44

McLeod

73'

32 - 42

Hohepa

32 - 37

67'

Alatimu

30 - 37

65'

Hohepa

25 - 37

63'

Ofa

23 - 37

61'

Burke

58'

18 - 37

Christie

57'

18 - 35

Burke

52'

18 - 30

Punivai

51'

18 - 28

Half Time

Hohepa

18 - 23

38'

Punivai

33'

15 - 23

McAlister

28'

15 - 18

McRobbie

15 - 13

25'

Burke

23'

10 - 13

McAlister

22'

10 - 11

Hohepa

10 - 6

17'

Tuifua

8 - 6

16'

Hohepa

3 - 6

14'

Burke

0 - 6

Burke

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Canterbury

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Canterbury

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

59%

3-6 secs

37%

26%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Counties Manukau vs Canterbury Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Canterbury in Hilux NPC Round 7 on Fri 16th September 2022 at Navigation Homes 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.

Canterbury won the last encounter but Canterbury are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Canterbury in 1st and Counties Manukau in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Canterbury Squads

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