Counties Manukau

51 - 12

Full Time

Wellington

Counties Manukau vs Wellington

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Commentary

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

81'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hoskins Sotutu bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

79'

Alamanda Motuga comes on.

77'

Adam Brash comes off.

77'

Wellington go for goal with Callum Harkin taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Jeremiah Avei-Collins

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jeremiah Avei-Collins bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Riley Higgins is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peter Lakai bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tjay Clarke bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tjay Clarke bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

75'

Conversion

Callum Harkin has kicked a conversion.

74'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki getting some game time.

73'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with PJ Sheck being replaced.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Peter Umaga-Jensen

73'

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

73'

Callum Harkin played a key part in that try.

73'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Nicholas Muli coming on.

69'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Ian West-Stevens coming off.

69'

Counties Manukau sub Peniasi Malimali comes onto the field.

62'

Blake Makiri departs for Counties Manukau.

62'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Adam Brash

61'

Spellbinding play by Tevita Ofa is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Ofa goes through the gap.

61'

Suetena Asomua comes on for Counties Manukau.

58'

Keran van Staden leaves the field.

58'

Liam Daniela comes on for Counties Manukau.

58'

Jonathan Taumateine leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

The forward pack of Counties Manukau will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

57'

Callum Harkin comes on.

54'

Jackson Garden-Bachop comes off.

54'

PJ Sheck comes on.

54'

Siale Lauaki comes off.

54'

Leon Tuiloma comes on.

54'

Leni Apisai comes off.

54'

Yota Kamimori comes on.

54'

Xavier Numia comes off.

54'

Gibson Popoali'i comes on.

52'

Riley Hohepa comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

Simon-Peter Toleafoa scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Simon-Peter Toleafoa as they get over the gainline!

50'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Tom Maiava getting some game time.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Stanley Solomon being replaced.

49'

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

48'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Alamanda Motuga being replaced.

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Jadin Kingi coming on.

44'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Leo Ngatai-Tafau coming off.

44'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty.

42'

Wellington make a substitution with Kyle Preston coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Nui Muriwai coming off.

40'

Wellington sub Filo Paulo comes onto the field.

40'

Dominic Ropeti departs for Wellington.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Counties Manukau as Ian West-Stevens goes over.

40'

Jonathan Taumateine played a key part in that try.

40'

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

37'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Counties Manukau as AJ Alatimu goes over.

35'

Trouble here as Blake Makiri breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Kauvaka Kaivelata scores from close range.

26'

Keran van Staden played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Adam Brash breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as Riley Hohepa breaches the defence.

25'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Matolu Petaia getting some game time.

20'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Brad Shields being replaced.

20'

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

16'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Wellington 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 27th September 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Alatimu

51 - 12

81'

Avei-Collins

76'

48 - 12

Harkin

74'

48 - 7

Umaga-Jensen

73'

48 - 5

Alatimu

48 - 0

62'

Brash

46 - 0

61'

Alatimu

41 - 0

58'

Church

39 - 0

57'

Alatimu

34 - 0

51'

Toleafoa

32 - 0

50'

Alatimu

27 - 0

42'

Half Time

Alatimu

24 - 0

41'

West-Stevens

22 - 0

40'

Alatimu

17 - 0

36'

Alatimu

15 - 0

35'

Alatimu

10 - 0

27'

Kaivelata

8 - 0

26'

Alatimu

3 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Wellington

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Wellington

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

35%

3-6 secs

34%

51%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

71'

75'

80'

Counties Manukau

Wellington

Counties Manukau vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC Round 8 on Fri 27th September 2024 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport 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 7 places in the league table with Wellington in 1st and Counties Manukau in 8th as such Wellington are favourites on paper.

Counties Manukau vs Wellington Squads

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