Counties Manukau

46 - 19

Full Time

Manawatu

Counties Manukau vs Manawatu

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

82'

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

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatū is finished off by Brayden Iose

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brayden Iose bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

81'

Drew Wild sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peniasi Malimali bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

79'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with James Tofa getting some game time.

73'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Isaiah Ravula being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny Galloway took full advantage.

73'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Nehe Milner-Skudder getting some game time.

72'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Pena Va'a being replaced.

72'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Jason Emery getting some game time.

72'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with James Tofa being replaced.

72'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Cohen Brady-Leathem coming on.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Liam Daniela coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau sub Lionel Evans comes onto the field.

63'

Suetena Asomua departs for Counties Manukau.

63'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Tevita Ofa successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

The Counties Manukau pack has powered over for Ioane Moananu to score the try.

60'

Sione Molia comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Josh Gray leaves the field.

57'

Tevita Ofa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Counties Manukau results in a try for Ioane Moananu.

56'

Etene Nanai-Seturo played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Etene Nanai-Seturo as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jordi Viljoen comes on for Manawatū.

55'

John Poland leaves the field.

55'

Adam Brash comes on.

53'

Maama Vaipulu comes off.

53'

Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou comes on.

52'

Flyn Yates comes off.

52'

Vernon Bason comes on.

52'

Andrew Quattrin comes off.

52'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on.

52'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes off.

52'

Tevita Ofa has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Counties Manukau results in a try for Josh Gray.

51'

What a run here by Josh Gray as they get over the gainline!

51'

Etene Nanai-Seturo sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Ahsee Tuala as they get over the gainline!

51'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

50'

Ian West-Stevens comes off.

50'

Ahsee Tuala comes on.

50'

Nikolai Foliaki comes off.

50'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with William Furniss getting some game time.

48'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Tupou being replaced.

48'

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

46'

Counties Manukau go for goal with Tevita Ofa taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Counties Manukau is finished off by Etene Nanai-Seturo, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Etene Nanai-Seturo being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Maama Vaipulu played a key part in that try.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Terrell Peita coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with TK Howden coming off.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Cole Keith coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Malakai Hala-Ngatai coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Beaudein Waaka being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Tevita Ofa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The Counties Manukau maul pushes over the tryline as Ian West-Stevens scores.

37'

Counties Manukau go for goal with Tevita Ofa taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Sean Reidy as they go over the white wash for a try.

30'

Trouble here as Sean Reidy breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Peniasi Malimali is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Riley Hohepa breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Nikolai Foliaki breaches the defence.

30'

Tevita Ofa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Counties Manukau ends with a try for Josh Gray.

28'

Trouble here as Josh Gray breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Riley Hohepa is finished off with a try.

28'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as James Tofa scores from close range.

25'

Conversion

Tevita Ofa converts the try.

16'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Suetena Asomua places the ball down for the try.

15'

Johnny Galloway comes on for Manawatū.

Johan Momsen leaves the field.

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula has kicked a conversion.

Try

Manawatū are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Brayden Iose touching down.

Slade McDowall sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Manawatu 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 22nd September 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Iose

81'

46 - 19

Ofa

46 - 14

62'

Moananu

44 - 14

60'

Moananu

39 - 14

56'

Gray

34 - 14

51'

Nanai-Seturo

29 - 14

40'

Half Time

Ofa

24 - 14

38'

West-Stevens

22 - 14

37'

Reidy

17 - 14

30'

Gray

12 - 14

28'

Ravula

26'

7 - 14

Tofa

25'

7 - 12

Ofa

7 - 7

16'

Asomua

5 - 7

15'

Ravula

0 - 7

Iose

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Manawatu

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

55%

3-6 secs

34%

28%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Counties Manukau vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Manawatu in Hilux NPC Round 8 on Fri 22nd September 2023 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.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Manawatu in 9th and Counties Manukau in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Manawatu Squads

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