Hawkes Bay

33 - 32

Full Time

Otago

Hawkes Bay vs Otago

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Otago go for goal with Finn Hurley taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

82'

Try

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

79'

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

79'

Penalty Goal

Finn Hurley has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Yellow Card

Patrick Tuifua (Hawke's Bay) is shown a yellow card

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Sam Wye getting some game time.

73'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fakatava being replaced.

73'

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

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Will Tucker being replaced.

71'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Patrick Tuifua coming on.

69'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Sam Smith coming off.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Jeremiah Asi goes through the gap.

65'

Hawke's Bay sub Hunter Morrison comes onto the field.

63'

Geoff Cridge departs for Hawke's Bay.

63'

Otago sub Ricky Jackson comes onto the field.

63'

Henry Bell departs for Otago.

63'

Otago sub Benjamin Lopas comes onto the field.

63'

Rohan Wingham departs for Otago.

63'

Hawke's Bay sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Apikotoa departs for Hawke's Bay.

62'

Sam Fischli comes on for Otago.

57'

Tom Sanders leaves the field.

57'

Fabian Holland comes on for Otago.

56'

Josh Dickson leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Hurley kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Jeremiah Asi.

54'

What a run here by Jeremiah Asi as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Will Tucker.

54'

Nick Grigg comes on.

51'

Anzelo Tuitavuki comes off.

51'

Nathan Hastie comes on.

51'

Sam Gilbert comes off.

51'

Jermaine Ainsley comes on.

51'

Saula Mau comes off.

51'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Makene getting some game time.

47'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Harry Godfrey being replaced.

47'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Kianu Kereru-Symes getting some game time.

47'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Isileli Tu'ungafasi being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie adds the two points for Hawke's Bay.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Devan Flanders.

46'

Spellbinding play by Anzelo Tuitavuki is finished off with a try.

46'

Anzelo Tuitavuki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

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

43'

Try

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

42'

Kieran McClea played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Otago sub Christian Lio-Willie comes onto the field.

39'

Ricky Jackson departs for Otago.

39'

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

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hawke's Bay as Ollie Sapsford goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

37'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Paula Balekana being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Hawke's Bay ends with a try for Sam Smith.

30'

Spellbinding play by Folau Fakatava is finished off with a try.

30'

Ricky Jackson comes on.

29'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

29'

Yellow Card

Henry Bell (Otago) is shown a yellow card

28'

Finn Hurley comes on.

28'

Cameron Millar comes off.

28'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Hawke's Bay ends with a try for Chase Tiatia.

25'

Trouble here as Chase Tiatia breaches the defence.

25'

Devan Flanders played a key part in that try.

25'

Sam Gilbert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Josh Whaanga

22'

That's a great try assist by Sam Gilbert.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Gilbert bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Whaanga bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

19'

Otago make a substitution with Jeremiah Asi coming on.

16'

Otago make a substitution with Jona Nareki coming off.

16'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

13'

Try

Christian Lio-Willie scores the try from close range.

11'

Kieran McClea played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Bell took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Rohan Wingham took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Devan Flanders

The defensive line has been broken as Devan Flanders goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hawkes Bay v Otago 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 19th August 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 McLean Park

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

77%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Leslie

79'

33 - 32

Hurley

74'

33 - 27

Tuifua

33 - 24

74'

Hurley

55'

33 - 24

Asi

54'

33 - 22

McClutchie

33 - 17

47'

Flanders

31 - 17

46'

Mau

42'

26 - 17

Half Time

Sapsford

26 - 12

38'

McClutchie

21 - 12

30'

Smith

19 - 12

30'

Bell

28'

14 - 12

McClutchie

14 - 12

26'

Tiatia

12 - 12

25'

Whaanga

22'

7 - 12

Gilbert

13'

7 - 7

Lio-Willie

11'

7 - 5

McClutchie

7 - 0

Flanders

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Hawkes Bay

Otago

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Defence Profile

Hawkes Bay

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

70%

3-6 secs

25%

23%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Hawkes Bay vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hawkes Bay face off against Otago in Bunnings NPC Round 3 on Sat 19th August 2023 at McLean Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Hawkes Bay 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 Otago in 5th and Hawkes Bay in 11th as such Otago are favourites on paper.

Hawkes Bay vs Otago Squads

The official squads for Hawkes Bay 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.