Force

19 - 43

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Force

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Etene Nanai-Seturo bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

79'

George Poolman comes on.

75'

Manasa Mataele comes off.

75'

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

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Max Burey leads to a try for Western Force

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Etene Nanai-Seturo took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Manasa Mataele took full advantage.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Atu Moli coming on.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with John Ryan coming off.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Cortez Ratima coming on.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Rameka Poihipi successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Pita Gus Sowakula touching down.

64'

Western Force sub Siosifa Amone comes onto the field.

63'

Wilton Rebolo departs for Western Force.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Coombes-Fabling goes through the gap.

61'

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

60'

What a run here by Chase Tiatia as they get over the gainline!

58'

Tom Horton comes on for Western Force.

56'

Folau Fainga'a leaves the field.

56'

Jared Proffit comes on for Chiefs.

56'

Ollie Norris leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Max Burey kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Tim Anstee to score the try.

55'

That's a great try assist by Max Burey.

55'

Pita Gus Sowakula comes on.

53'

Tupou Vaa'i comes off.

53'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Marley Pearce getting some game time.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Angus Wagner being replaced.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Tim Anstee getting some game time.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Rahboni Vosayaco being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Rameka Poihipi adds the two points for Chiefs.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Chiefs leads to a try for Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi.

47'

Spellbinding play by Shaun Stevenson is finished off with a try.

47'

Shaun Stevenson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Rivez Reihana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Slater getting some game time.

46'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tyrone Thompson being replaced.

46'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rivez Reihana getting some game time.

45'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Lalomilo Lalomilo being replaced.

45'

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

44'

Western Force make a substitution with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa coming on.

44'

Western Force make a substitution with Gareth Simpson coming off.

44'

Western Force make a substitution with Felix Kalapu coming on.

42'

Western Force make a substitution with Izack Rodda coming off.

42'

Western Force make a substitution with Bayley Kuenzle coming on.

41'

Western Force make a substitution with Hamish Stewart coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Rameka Poihipi has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Chase Tiatia being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Rameka Poihipi does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

What an effort there by Samipeni Finau as they score the try.

33'

Trouble here as Samipeni Finau breaches the defence.

33'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Lalomilo Lalomilo breaches the defence.

30'

Lalomilo Lalomilo comes on.

29'

Alex Nankivell comes off.

29'

Conversion

Max Burey makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Carlo Tizzano scores from close range.

28'

Conversion

Rameka Poihipi makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

An interception by Liam Coombes-Fabling allows them to race away to score.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Coombes-Fabling bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

19'

Chiefs make a substitution with Manaaki Selby-Rickit coming on.

16'

Chiefs make a substitution with Laghlan McWhannell coming off.

16'

Rameka Poihipi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

What a kick! Anton Lienert-Brown takes full advantage to score for Chiefs.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Anton Lienert-Brown took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Rameka Poihipi is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Shaun Stevenson took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Rameka Poihipi has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Laghlan McWhannell

That's a great try assist by Etene Nanai-Seturo.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Chiefs 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 3rd June 2023, 05:00am PDT 
  
 HBF Park

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burey

19 - 43

74'

Poihipi

65'

14 - 43

Sowakula

64'

14 - 41

Burey

14 - 36

56'

Anstee

12 - 36

55'

Poihipi

48'

7 - 36

Tahuriorangi

47'

7 - 34

Half Time

Poihipi

39'

7 - 29

Poihipi

34'

7 - 26

Finau

33'

7 - 24

Burey

7 - 19

29'

Tizzano

5 - 19

28'

Poihipi

20'

0 - 19

Coombes-Fabling

19'

0 - 17

Lienert-Brown

15'

0 - 12

Poihipi

0 - 7

McWhannell

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Chiefs

More Less

Defence Profile

Force

Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

3-6 secs

32%

33%

6+ secs

139

Rucks Won

Force vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Sat 3rd June 2023 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 00:00 NZST in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Chiefs in 1st and Force in 10th as such Chiefs are favourites on paper.

Force vs Chiefs Squads

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