Counties Manukau

39 - 29

Full Time

Southland Stags

Counties Manukau vs Southland Stags

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Cohen Brady-Leathem comes on.

78'

Liam Daniela comes off.

78'

Greg Dyer comes on.

78'

Dan Hollinshead comes off.

78'

Mike McKee comes on.

78'

Josh Bekhuis comes off.

78'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jay Renton getting some game time.

73'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Noah Foster being replaced.

73'

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

72'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Peniasi Malimali being replaced.

72'

It was a certain try if Counties Manukau hadn't been impeded, the referee agrees and awards the penalty try.

69'

Yellow Card

Connor McLeod (Southland) is shown a yellow card

68'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Nikolai Foliaki coming on.

66'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Sione Molia coming off.

66'

Southland sub Ben Strang comes onto the field.

64'

Jack Taylor departs for Southland.

64'

Counties Manukau sub Alex McRobbie comes onto the field.

64'

James Thompson departs for Counties Manukau.

64'

Southland sub Hunter Fahey comes onto the field.

64'

Jonah Aoina departs for Southland.

64'

Dan Hollinshead curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

The kick through from Southland has allowed Michael Manson to touch down.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Manson goes through the gap.

63'

Counties Manukau sub Sam Tuifua comes onto the field.

61'

Adam Brash departs for Counties Manukau.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Gray goes through the gap.

61'

Ioane Moananu comes on for Counties Manukau.

59'

Ian West-Stevens leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu adds the points for Counties Manukau.

56'

What a run here by AJ Alatimu as they get over the gainline!

54'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on.

53'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes off.

53'

Suetena Asomua comes on.

53'

Salesi Tuifua comes off.

53'

Leroy Ferguson comes on.

53'

Mike McKee comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Hollinshead kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Southland results in a try for Michael Manson.

51'

Dan Hollinshead sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Gabriel Hamer-Webb as they get over the gainline!

50'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Noah Foster getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Latu being replaced.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Blair Ryall being replaced.

49'

Southland make a substitution with Hamdahn Tuipulotu coming on.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Joe Walsh coming off.

44'

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

44'

Try

Slick passing by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Josh Gray.

43'

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

43'

Hoskins Sotutu played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Dan Hollinshead adds the two points for Southland.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Southland is finished off by Gabriel Hamer-Webb, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Gabriel Hamer-Webb being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Michael Manson played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Hayden Michaels being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

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

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Counties Manukau as Josh Gray goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Riley Hohepa being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

The left post denies Riley Hohepa from adding the extras.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Riley Hohepa scores from close range.

32'

Liam Daniela sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Peniasi Malimali breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Gabriel Hamer-Webb breaches the defence.

29'

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

23'

Dan Hollinshead takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

21'

Try

Southland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Michael Manson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Manson bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Connor McLeod.

20'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa converts the try.

16'

Try

Liam Daniela scores the try from close range.

15'

Dan Hollinshead has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Mike McKee places the ball down for the try.

Riley Hohepa hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Josh Gray

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Gray goes through the gap.

Adam Brash sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Hoskins Sotutu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 8th September 2023, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

39 - 29

69'

McLeod

68'

32 - 29

Manson

64'

32 - 29

Alatimu

32 - 24

56'

Hollinshead

52'

29 - 24

Manson

51'

29 - 22

Gray

29 - 17

43'

Half Time

Hollinshead

41'

24 - 17

Hamer-Webb

40'

24 - 15

Alatimu

24 - 10

37'

Gray

22 - 10

36'

Hohepa

17 - 10

32'

Manson

20'

12 - 10

Hohepa

12 - 5

16'

Daniela

10 - 5

15'

McKee

5 - 5

Gray

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Southland Stags

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Southland Stags

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

65%

3-6 secs

30%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Counties Manukau vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Southland Stags in Bunnings NPC Round 6 on Fri 8th September 2023 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 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 5 places in the league table with Southland Stags in 9th and Counties Manukau in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Southland Stags Squads

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