Manawatu

12 - 37

Full Time

Southland Stags

Manawatu vs Southland Stags

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

80'

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

79'

Try

What a kick! Matt Whaanga takes full advantage to score for Southland.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt Whaanga bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Mike McKee is finished off with a try.

78'

Jahvis Wallace comes on.

77'

Jay Renton comes off.

77'

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

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Southland is finished off by Scott Gregory

75'

Leroy Ferguson played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leroy Ferguson bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

75'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Drew Wild getting some game time.

73'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Brett Cameron being replaced.

73'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Scott Gregory getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Taniela Filimone took full advantage.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Southland supporters go wild as Dan Hollinshead successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Southland sub Hamdahn Tuipulotu comes onto the field.

64'

Morgan Mitchell departs for Southland.

64'

Southland sub Hunter Fahey comes onto the field.

64'

Jack Sexton departs for Southland.

64'

Manawatū sub Isaiah Ravula comes onto the field.

63'

Drew Wild departs for Manawatū.

63'

Manawatū sub Johnny Galloway comes onto the field.

62'

Johan Momsen departs for Manawatū.

62'

Ofa Tauatevalu comes on for Manawatū.

59'

Stan van den Hoven leaves the field.

59'

Dan Hollinshead comes on for Southland.

57'

Marty Banks leaves the field.

57'

Sean Paranihi comes on for Manawatū.

57'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai leaves the field.

57'

Cole Keith comes on for Manawatū.

57'

Flyn Yates leaves the field.

57'

Nic Souchon comes on for Southland.

55'

Jack Taylor leaves the field.

55'

Mike McKee comes on for Southland.

55'

Josh Bekhuis leaves the field.

55'

Jason Emery comes on.

52'

Pena Va'a comes off.

52'

Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa comes on.

50'

Jacob Coghlan comes off.

50'

Danny Drake comes on.

50'

Mike McKee comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beaudein Waaka kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Manawatū leads to a try for Brayden Iose.

49'

Taniela Filimone sets up the try.

49'

Taniela Filimone makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Penalty Goal

Marty Banks makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Conversion

Marty Banks adds the two points for Southland.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Southland leads to a try for Tevita Latu.

43'

Tevita Latu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Blair Ryall played a key part in that try.

43'

Manawatū make a substitution with Luke Campbell coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with John Poland coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Marty Banks adds the two points for Southland.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Southland is finished off by Jay Renton, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Mike McKee.

39'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Mike McKee being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Beaudein Waaka curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by John Poland as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as John Poland breaches the defence.

25'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Bason getting some game time.

24'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Quattrin being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Marty Banks converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt Whaanga bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

17'

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Whaanga goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Manawatu v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 30th September 2023, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 Central Energy Trust Arena

Points Flow Chart

Southland Stags win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

79%

60%

Possession Last 10 min

40%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Whaanga

78'

12 - 37

Gregory

75'

12 - 32

Hollinshead

67'

12 - 27

Waaka

12 - 24

50'

Iose

10 - 24

49'

Banks

46'

5 - 24

Banks

44'

5 - 21

Latu

43'

5 - 19

Half Time

Banks

40'

5 - 14

Renton

39'

5 - 12

Poland

5 - 7

25'

Banks

18'

0 - 7

Renton

17'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Manawatu

Southland Stags

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Defence Profile

Manawatu

Southland Stags

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

66%

3-6 secs

23%

21%

6+ secs

117

Rucks Won

Manawatu vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Southland Stags in Hilux NPC Round 9 on Sat 30th September 2023 at Central Energy Trust Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 20:35 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Southland Stags in 13th and Manawatu in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Manawatu vs Southland Stags Squads

The official squads for Manawatu 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.