Counties Manukau

45 - 17

Full Time

Otago

Counties Manukau vs Otago

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

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.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Adam Brash

78'

Spellbinding play by Josh Gray is finished off with a try.

78'

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

78'

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

77'

Hoskins Sotutu comes on.

75'

Cameron Church comes off.

75'

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

75'

Try

A series of passes by Counties Manukau results in a try for Blake Makiri

73'

Tevita Ofa played a key part in that try.

73'

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

73'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Church getting some game time.

71'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Hoskins Sotutu being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyan Rangitutia took full advantage.

68'

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

65'

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

65'

Counties Manukau sub Leo Ngatai-Tafau comes onto the field.

62'

William Furniss departs for Counties Manukau.

62'

Ajay Faleafaga comes on for Otago.

59'

Finn Hurley leaves the field.

59'

Liam Daniela comes on for Counties Manukau.

59'

Jonathan Taumateine leaves the field.

59'

Simon-Peter Toleafoa comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Etene Nanai-Seturo leaves the field.

57'

Ale Aho comes on for Otago.

57'

Will Tucker leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Riley Hohepa as they get over the gainline!

57'

Blake Makiri comes on for Counties Manukau.

56'

AJ Alatimu leaves the field.

56'

Alamanda Motuga comes on for Counties Manukau.

55'

Cameron Church leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ Alatimu kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Counties Manukau results in a try for Peniasi Malimali.

54'

That's a great try assist by Riley Hohepa.

54'

What a run here by Adam Brash as they get over the gainline!

53'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

53'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

53'

Christian Lio-Willie comes on.

53'

Oliver Haig comes off.

53'

Nathan Hastie comes on.

53'

James Arscott comes off.

53'

Henry Bell comes on.

50'

Liam Coltman comes off.

50'

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

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

48'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Keran van Staden getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Suetena Asomua being replaced.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Kauvaka Kaivelata being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Otago leads to a try for Finn Hurley.

46'

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

46'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Millar is finished off with a try.

46'

Otago make a substitution with Benjamin Lopas coming on.

44'

Otago make a substitution with Abraham Pole coming off.

44'

Otago make a substitution with Kyan Rangitutia coming on.

44'

Otago make a substitution with Waqa Nalaga coming off.

44'

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

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Counties Manukau is finished off by Riley Hohepa, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Peniasi Malimali.

38'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Tevita Ofa being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Counties Manukau sub Hoskins Sotutu comes onto the field.

37'

Alamanda Motuga departs for Counties Manukau.

37'

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

37'

Counties Manukau sub Alamanda Motuga comes onto the field.

36'

Hoskins Sotutu departs for Counties Manukau.

36'

Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Otago as Will Stodart goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Thomas Umaga-Jensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on.

29'

Ioane Moananu comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Jonathan Taumateine breaches the defence.

29'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

29'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

29'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Riley Hohepa took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Peniasi Malimali leads to a try for Counties Manukau

13'

Spellbinding play by Adam Brash is finished off with a try.

13'

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

13'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Counties Manukau results in a try for Cameron Church

11'

Peniasi Malimali played a key part in that try.

11'

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

11'

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

10'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Otago 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 14th September 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Brash

45 - 17

78'

Makiri

40 - 17

73'

Alatimu

35 - 17

55'

Malimali

33 - 17

54'

Millar

47'

28 - 17

Hurley

46'

28 - 15

Half Time

Alatimu

28 - 10

39'

Hohepa

26 - 10

38'

Millar

35'

21 - 10

Stodart

34'

21 - 8

Alatimu

21 - 3

23'

Malimali

19 - 3

22'

Alatimu

14 - 3

14'

Malimali

12 - 3

13'

Alatimu

7 - 3

12'

Church

5 - 3

11'

Millar

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

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Otago

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Defence Profile

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Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

67%

3-6 secs

21%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

66'

68'

72'

Counties Manukau

Otago

Counties Manukau vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Otago in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Sat 14th September 2024 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 on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 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 1 place in the league table with Otago in 8th and Counties Manukau in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.