Manawatu

29 - 41

Full Time

Wellington

Manawatu vs Wellington

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Commentary

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

80'

Daniel Kirkpatrick hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

79'

Wes Goosen played a key part in that try.

78'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Malo Tuitama.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malo Tuitama bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

78'

Jackson Hemopo has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

76'

James Blackwell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

75'

Brad Shields has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

75'

Penalty Goal

Daniel Kirkpatrick has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Joe Apikotoa comes on for Wellington.

73'

Alex Fidow leaves the field.

73'

Curtis Reid comes on.

72'

Lewis Marshall comes off.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Sione Asi took full advantage.

72'

Du'Plessis Kirifi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

71'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Lam goes through the gap.

71'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

71'

What a run here by Malo Tuitama as he gets over the gainline!.

71'

Malo Tuitama comes on.

69'

Regan Verney comes off.

69'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Daniel Kirkpatrick as he hooks it left.

69'

Newton Tudreu comes on.

67'

Ambrose Curtis comes off.

67'

Manawatu decide to make a substitution, with Tim Cadwallader getting some game time.

67'

Manawatu decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Prescott being replaced.

67'

Antonio Kirikiri has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Teariki Ben-Nicholas coming on.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Galu Taufale coming off.

67'

Manawatu have won 60 rucks so far this game.

66'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

62'

Manawatu sub Harrison Brewer comes onto the field.

59'

Heiden Bedwell-Curtis departs for Manawatu.

59'

Daniel Kirkpatrick comes on for Wellington.

57'

Jackson Garden-Bachop leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the conversion.

57'

That's a great try assist by Brad Shields.

56'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Julian Savea.

55'

Trent Renata makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

55'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Jackson Garden-Bachop being able to wriggle through a gap.

55'

Sione Asi comes on.

54'

Sean Paranihi comes off.

54'

Tuki Raimona comes on.

54'

Fraser Armstrong comes off.

54'

Vincent Sakaria comes on.

53'

Tolu Fahamokioa comes off.

53'

Conversion

Otere Black adds the two points for Manawatu.

52'

Jamie Booth sets up the try.

52'

Try

Manawatu are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jade Te Rure touching down.

51'

Asafo Aumua has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

51'

Manawatu decide to make a substitution, with Liam Hallam-Eames getting some game time.

48'

Manawatu decide to make a substitution, with Tom Parsons being replaced.

48'

Manawatu have won 40 rucks so far this game.

48'

Wellington make a substitution with Isaia Walker-Leawere coming on.

48'

Wellington make a substitution with Sam Lousi coming off.

48'

Manawatu sub Jamie Booth comes onto the field.

46'

Kayne Hammington departs for Manawatu.

46'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes on for Wellington.

45'

Sheridan Rangihuna leaves the field.

45'

Trouble here as Ben Lam breaches the defence.

42'

Jade Te Rure comes on.

40'

Curtis Reid comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Jackson Garden-Bachop steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tolu Fahamokioa bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

39'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

37'

Try

A penetrating move by Wellington results in a try for Trent Renata.

37'

A gap opened in the defence and Jackson Garden-Bachop took full advantage.

37'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

35'

Asafo Aumua sets up the try.

34'

Try

Slick passing by Wellington leads to a try for Jackson Garden-Bachop.

34'

The defensive line has been broken as Asafo Aumua goes through the gap.

34'

Ambrose Curtis sets up the try.

32'

Manawatu go for goal with Otere Black taking the conversion but his aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

Incisive passing by Manawatu is finished off by Jackson Hemopo, as he goes over for the try.

29'

Otere Black has hit the cross bar with his conversion attempt!.

28'

Spellbinding play by Willy Ambaka is finished off with a try.

28'

What a run here by Willy Ambaka as he gets over the gainline!.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Manawatu ends with a try for Nehe Milner-Skudder.

27'

Kayne Hammington played a key part in that try.

27'

Otere Black curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatu is finished off by Curtis Reid.

24'

Ambrose Curtis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

24'

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

23'

Jackson Garden-Bachop has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

22'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Alex Fidow being able to wriggle through a gap.

21'

Try

The Wellington pack has powered over for Alex Fidow to score the try.

21'

Trouble here as Julian Savea breaches the defence.

19'

Manawatu have won 20 rucks so far this game.

18'

Conversion

Otere Black converts the try.

This is dangerous for the defence as Willy Ambaka bursts through to advance the Manawatu attack.

That's a great try assist by Antonio Kirikiri.

Try

A series of passes by Manawatu results in a try for Willy Ambaka.

A gap opened in the defence and Nehe Milner-Skudder took full advantage.

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

Asafo Aumua sets up the try.

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Sheridan Rangihuna.

The defensive line has been broken as Julian Savea goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Manawatu v Wellington

Sat 19th August 2017, 09:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

59%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tuitama

78'

29 - 41

Kirkpatrick

74'

29 - 36

Garden-Bachop

57'

29 - 33

Savea

55'

29 - 31

Black

29 - 26

52'

Te Rure

27 - 26

51'

Half Time

Garden-Bachop

38'

22 - 26

Renata

37'

22 - 24

Garden-Bachop

35'

22 - 19

Garden-Bachop

34'

22 - 17

Hemopo

22 - 12

29'

Milner-Skudder

17 - 12

27'

Reid

12 - 12

24'

Fidow

21'

7 - 12

Black

7 - 7

Ambaka

5 - 7

Garden-Bachop

0 - 7

Rangihuna

0 - 5

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Manawatu vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC on Sat 19th August 2017 at . 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.

Manawatu won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Wellington in 1st and Manawatu in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Manawatu vs Wellington Squads

The official squads for Manawatu 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.