Otago

38 - 22

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau vs Otago

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

81'

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

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Jeremiah Asi

80'

Ajay Faleafaga sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Finn Hurley bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

80'

Caleb Leef comes on.

79'

Josh Whaanga comes off.

79'

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

76'

Try

An interception by Blake Makiri allows them to race away to score.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Blake Makiri bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

76'

Sam Gilbert takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Will Stodart leads to a try for Otago

70'

Otago sub James Arscott comes onto the field.

65'

Nathan Hastie departs for Otago.

65'

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

64'

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Ioane Moananu

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Ioane Moananu goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Cohen Brady-Leathem is finished off with a try.

63'

Counties Manukau sub Ahsee Tuala comes onto the field.

61'

Sione Molia departs for Counties Manukau.

61'

Counties Manukau sub Cohen Brady-Leathem comes onto the field.

61'

Liam Daniela departs for Counties Manukau.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Blake Makiri goes through the gap.

58'

Ricky Jackson comes on for Otago.

56'

Henry Bell leaves the field.

56'

Josh Hill comes on for Otago.

56'

Fabian Holland leaves the field.

56'

Lionel Evans comes on.

54'

Suetena Asomua comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Josh Whaanga.

51'

Ajay Faleafaga sets up the try.

51'

William Furniss comes on.

50'

Adam Brash comes off.

50'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Otago.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Sam Gilbert dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Spellbinding play by Nathan Hastie is finished off with a try.

47'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Tom Sanders getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Will Tucker being replaced.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Mau getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley being replaced.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Wingham getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Pole being replaced.

46'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Blake Makiri getting some game time.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Josh Gray being replaced.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brash getting some game time.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Maama Vaipulu being replaced.

45'

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

43'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Kauvaka Kaivelata coming on.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Ezekiel Lindenmuth coming off.

40'

Counties Manukau sub Ioane Moananu comes onto the field.

40'

Ian West-Stevens departs for Counties Manukau.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Otago is finished off by John Tapueluelu, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to John Tapueluelu being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Josh Dickson.

36'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Fabian Holland being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Will Stodart comes on for Otago.

33'

Sam Fischli leaves the field.

33'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Etene Nanai-Seturo as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Etene Nanai-Seturo breaches the defence.

32'

Tevita Ofa sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Ezekiel Lindenmuth breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Finn Hurley

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Finn Hurley bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

24'

Sam Gilbert played a key part in that try.

24'

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

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Josh Gray

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Gray bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Liam Daniela.

20'

The defensive line has been broken as Peniasi Malimali goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Hastie goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Otago v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 30th September 2023, 06:05pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Asi

38 - 22

80'

Makiri

76'

33 - 22

Stodart

33 - 17

70'

Moananu

63'

28 - 17

Gilbert

28 - 12

52'

Whaanga

26 - 12

51'

Gilbert

21 - 12

49'

Gilbert

19 - 12

47'

Half Time

Gilbert

14 - 12

38'

Tapueluelu

12 - 12

37'

Ofa

33'

7 - 12

Nanai-Seturo

32'

7 - 10

Gilbert

7 - 5

25'

Hurley

5 - 5

24'

Gray

20'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Otago

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

3-6 secs

21%

26%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Otago vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Counties Manukau in Hilux NPC Round 9 on Sat 30th September 2023 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 18:05 EST 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 just 2 places in the league table with Counties Manukau in 9th and Otago in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Otago vs Counties Manukau Squads

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