Otago

33 - 19

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau vs Otago

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Jona Nareki comes on.

75'

Cameron Millar comes off.

75'

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

73'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Nicholas Muli getting some game time.

71'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Moananu being replaced.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Josh Whaanga getting some game time.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jona Nareki being replaced.

70'

Otago make a substitution with Samuel Nemec-Vial coming on.

68'

Otago make a substitution with Jae Broomfield coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Sione Molia took full advantage.

66'

Otago make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming on.

66'

Otago make a substitution with Dylan Pledger coming off.

66'

Cameron Millar takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

66'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Gibson Popoali'i successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Gibson Popoali'i

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Gibson Popoali'i goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Ioane Moananu is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Gibson Popoali'i goes through the gap.

59'

Suetena Asomua comes on for Counties Manukau.

58'

Keran van Staden leaves the field.

58'

Harry Taylor comes on for Otago.

58'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Cameron Millar.

57'

Jona Nareki played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

56'

Gibson Popoali'i comes on.

54'

Rodney Tongotea comes off.

54'

Oliver Haig comes on.

54'

Joseva Tamani comes off.

54'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Jae Broomfield as they get over the gainline!

52'

Liam Coltman comes on.

51'

Henry Bell comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Otago leads to a try for Dylan Pledger.

49'

Jona Nareki sets up the try.

49'

Christian Lio-Willie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Benjamin Lopas getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

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 Leo Ngatai-Tafau getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

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

47'

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

47'

Jake Te Hiwi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Emosi Tuqiri getting some game time.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Vainikolo Fifita being replaced.

45'

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

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Counties Manukau as Keran van Staden goes over.

40'

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

35'

Antonio Popoali'i comes on for Counties Manukau.

30'

Jackson Rainsford leaves the field.

30'

Cohen Brady-Leathem comes on.

29'

Jonathan Taumateine comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Lucas Casey breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Will Tucker scores from close range.

25'

Dylan Pledger played a key part in that try.

25'

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

20'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

19'

Try

Otago are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jona Nareki picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

18'

Dylan Pledger sets up the try.

18'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Hoskins Sotutu coming on.

17'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Dalton Papali'i coming off.

17'

Conversion

Jackson Rainsford has kicked a conversion.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Simon-Peter Toleafoa leads to a try for Counties Manukau

A gap opened in the defence and Simon-Peter Toleafoa took full advantage.

Cameron Millar hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Dylan Pledger.

We are underway as the referee Jackson Henshaw blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Otago v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 23rd August 2025, 06:35pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jackson Henshaw

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Popoali'i

63'

33 - 19

Popoali'i

62'

33 - 17

Millar

33 - 12

58'

Millar

31 - 12

57'

Millar

26 - 12

50'

Pledger

24 - 12

49'

Half Time

van Staden

40'

19 - 12

Millar

19 - 7

27'

Tucker

17 - 7

25'

Millar

12 - 7

19'

Nareki

10 - 7

18'

Rainsford

10'

5 - 7

Toleafoa

5 - 5

Gilbert

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Otago

64%

Draw

Counties Manukau

35%

Ruck-Won by Benjamin Lopas

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Otago

Counties Manukau

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

32%

3-6 secs

51%

58%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

137

Last 5 Penalties

64'

73'

74'

75'

76'

Otago

Counties Manukau

Otago vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Counties Manukau in Hilux NPC Round 4 on Sat 23rd August 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:35. In South Africa it’s at 03:35 SAST, 13:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 11:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Counties Manukau in 2nd and Otago in 8th as such Counties Manukau are favourites on paper.

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.