Wellington

56 - 25

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Sam Tuifua comes on.

77'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Etene Nanai-Seturo

75'

AJ Alatimu played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ Alatimu bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

75'

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

74'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Losilosivale Filipo being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Sam Clarke has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ruben Love leads to a try for Wellington

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruben Love took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Billy Proctor.

70'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Salesi Tuifua coming on.

69'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Keran van Staden coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Sam Clarke successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Kemara Hauiti-Parapara

67'

Akira Ieremia sets up the try.

67'

Yellow Card

Sam Tuifua (Counties Manukau) is shown a yellow card

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe goes through the gap.

66'

Wellington sub Sam Clarke comes onto the field.

64'

Aidan Morgan departs for Wellington.

64'

Wellington sub Akira Ieremia comes onto the field.

64'

Dominic Bird departs for Wellington.

64'

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

64'

Liam Daniela departs for Counties Manukau.

64'

Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Aidan Morgan successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Du'Plessis Kirifi touching down.

63'

Spellbinding play by Kemara Hauiti-Parapara is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Riley Higgins goes through the gap.

61'

Counties Manukau sub Kauvaka Kaivelata comes onto the field.

60'

Siate Taupaki departs for Counties Manukau.

60'

Sam Tuifua comes on for Counties Manukau.

58'

Hoskins Sotutu leaves the field.

58'

AJ Alatimu comes on for Counties Manukau.

56'

Toni Pulu leaves the field.

56'

Riley Higgins comes on.

54'

Peter Umaga-Jensen comes off.

54'

Dominic Ropeti comes on.

54'

Keelan Whitman comes off.

54'

Cameron Orr comes on.

54'

Xavier Numia comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Aidan Morgan does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe comes on.

50'

Siale Lauaki comes off.

50'

What a run here by Sione Molia as they get over the gainline!

50'

Riley Hohepa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

49'

Try

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

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Kemara Hauiti-Parapara getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Preston being replaced.

46'

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

46'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Salesi Tuifua being replaced.

46'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with William Furniss getting some game time.

46'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Alex McRobbie being replaced.

46'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Ian West-Stevens getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Toni Pulu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Kyle Preston makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Wellington sub Penieli Poasa comes onto the field.

40'

James O'Reilly departs for Wellington.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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.

40'

Try

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

39'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Peniasi Malimali being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Riley Hohepa.

39'

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

38'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Wellington is finished off by Isi Saumaki, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Isi Saumaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Billy Proctor sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Aidan Morgan being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Adam Brash comes on for Counties Manukau.

33'

Viliami Taulani leaves the field.

33'

Siate Taupaki comes on for Counties Manukau.

33'

Kauvaka Kaivelata leaves the field.

33'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Billy Proctor.

32'

Trouble here as Billy Proctor breaches the defence.

32'

Peter Umaga-Jensen sets up the try.

32'

Riley Hohepa takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ioane Moananu scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Peniasi Malimali breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Kyle Preston

24'

That's a great try assist by Losilosivale Filipo.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peter Umaga-Jensen bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

23'

Aidan Morgan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Ruben Love

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben Love bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Aidan Morgan.

21'

Penalty Goal

Aidan Morgan does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isi Saumaki bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

16'

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

16'

Penalty Goal

Aidan Morgan kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa kicks the penalty.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wellington v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 2nd September 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Sky Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Alatimu

75'

56 - 25

Nanai-Seturo

75'

56 - 23

Clarke

56 - 18

72'

Love

54 - 18

70'

Clarke

49 - 18

68'

Hauiti-Parapara

47 - 18

67'

Tuifua

67'

42 - 18

Morgan

42 - 18

64'

Kirifi

40 - 18

63'

Morgan

35 - 18

53'

Daniela

48'

32 - 18

Half Time

Malimali

39'

32 - 13

Morgan

32 - 8

37'

Saumaki

30 - 8

35'

Morgan

25 - 8

33'

Proctor

23 - 8

32'

Moananu

27'

18 - 8

Morgan

18 - 3

24'

Preston

16 - 3

24'

Love

11 - 3

21'

Morgan

6 - 3

18'

Morgan

3 - 3

Hohepa

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Wellington

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

49%

3-6 secs

28%

43%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

Wellington vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Counties Manukau in Bunnings NPC Round 5 on Sat 2nd September 2023 at Sky Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Wellington 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 8 places in the league table with Counties Manukau in 1st and Wellington in 9th as such Counties Manukau are favourites on paper.

Wellington vs Counties Manukau Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.