Counties Manukau

21 - 50

Full Time

Otago

Counties Manukau vs Otago

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

81'

Otago go for goal with Cameron Millar taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Try

An interception by Sam Nemec-Vial allows them to race away to score.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Nemec-Vial bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Ofa bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Casey bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

76'

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

73'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Pellegrini being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Morrison took full advantage.

72'

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

72'

Otago make a substitution with Charles Elton coming on.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Christian Lio-Willie coming off.

69'

Patrick Pellegrini curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

Slade McDowall scores the try from close range.

67'

Joel Lam sets up the try.

67'

Otago sub Slade McDowall comes onto the field.

63'

Oliver Haig departs for Otago.

63'

Otago sub Cameron Millar comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Nemec-Vial departs for Otago.

63'

Otago sub Liam Coltman comes onto the field.

63'

Henry Bell departs for Otago.

63'

Otago sub Aki Seiuli comes onto the field.

63'

Ben Lopas departs for Otago.

63'

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

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jackson Rainsford kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Peniasi Malimali scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

58'

Moana Takataka comes on for Otago.

57'

Saula Ma'u leaves the field.

57'

Jae Broomfield comes on for Otago.

57'

Jona Nareki leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Patrick Pellegrini kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Saula Ma'u from scoring as they record the try for Otago.

56'

Joel Lam played a key part in that try.

56'

Leo Ngatai-Tafau comes on for Counties Manukau.

56'

Alamanda Motuga leaves the field.

56'

Vainikolo Fifita comes on for Counties Manukau.

56'

Jarred Adams leaves the field.

56'

Joel Lam comes on.

53'

Kieran McClea comes off.

53'

Peniasi Malimali comes on.

53'

Tomasi Alosio comes off.

53'

Veikoso Poloniati comes on.

51'

Sione Takai comes off.

51'

Ian West-Stevens comes on.

51'

Rico McQuoid comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Patrick Pellegrini kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Oliver Haig.

50'

What a run here by Oliver Haig as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jake Te Hiwi sets up the try.

50'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Atu Moli getting some game time.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Kurene Luamanuvae being replaced.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Rainsford getting some game time.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with AJ Alatimu being replaced.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Brady-Leathem getting some game time.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Melani Matavao being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Yellow Card

Jimmy Tupou (Counties Manukau) is shown a yellow card

41'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Otago as Christian Lio-Willie goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Christian Lio-Willie being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Jona Nareki being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Sione Molia breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Otago ends with a try for Ben Lopas.

29'

Trouble here as Ben Lopas breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Christian Lio-Willie is finished off with a try.

29'

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

23'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman being replaced.

23'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Patrick Pellegrini as it drops short.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Jona Nareki

21'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

18'

Try

Counties Manukau are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Gibson Popoali'i picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Sione Molia sets up the try.

18'

Otago make a substitution with Liam Coltman coming on.

15'

Otago make a substitution with Harry Irving coming off.

15'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

14'

Try

Sione Molia scores the try from close range.

13'

Yellow Card

Henry Bell (Otago) is shown a yellow card

11'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini has kicked a conversion.

Try

Otago are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lucas Casey touching down.

We are underway as the referee Marcus Playle blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Otago 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Thu 17th September 2026, 12:10am PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

13%

% Of Game In Lead

75%

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nemec-Vial

80'

21 - 50

McDowall

67'

21 - 45

Rainsford

21 - 40

59'

Malimali

19 - 40

58'

Pellegrini

57'

14 - 40

Ma'u

56'

14 - 38

Pellegrini

51'

14 - 33

Haig

50'

14 - 31

Half Time

Tupou

14 - 26

41'

Pellegrini

36'

14 - 26

Lio-Willie

35'

14 - 24

Pellegrini

30'

14 - 19

Lopas

29'

14 - 17

Nareki

21'

14 - 12

Alatimu

14 - 7

18'

Popoali'i

12 - 7

18'

Alatimu

7 - 7

14'

Molia

5 - 7

13'

Bell

11'

0 - 7

Pellegrini

0 - 7

Casey

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Otago

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

57%

3-6 secs

26%

38%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

105

Last 5 Penalties

46'

55'

62'

73'

78'

Counties Manukau

Otago

Counties Manukau vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Otago in Hilux NPC Round 8 on Thu 17th September 2026 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 9 places in the league table with Otago in 3rd and Counties Manukau in 12th as such Otago are favourites on paper.

Counties Manukau vs Otago Squads

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