Manawatu

7 - 49

Full Time

Wellington

Manawatu vs Wellington

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Conversion

Trent Renata makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

80'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen sets up the try.

80'

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

80'

Try

Slick passing by Wellington leads to a try for Ben Lam.

80'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Wes Goosen being able to wriggle through a gap.

80'

Trent Renata curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

80'

Trouble here as Peter Umaga-Jensen breaches the defence.

79'

Sheridan Rangihuna sets up the try.

78'

Try

Incisive passing by Wellington is finished off by Peter Umaga-Jensen, as he goes over for the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jackson Garden-Bachop bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

78'

Liam Hallam-Eames has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

78'

Wellington have won 120 rucks so far this game.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and James Tofa took full advantage.

76'

Mateaki Kafatolu comes on.

71'

Thomas Waldrom comes off.

71'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with James Blackwell getting some game time.

71'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Will Mangos being replaced.

71'

The defensive line has been broken as Rob Thompson goes through the gap.

71'

Conversion

Sam Malcolm converts the try.

69'

What a run here by Brice Henderson as they gets over the gainline!.

68'

Try

Manawatu are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brice Henderson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

68'

Manawatu make a substitution with Gene Symington coming on.

66'

Manawatu make a substitution with Sam Stewart coming off.

66'

Brice Henderson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

66'

Ben Werthmuller makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

64'

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

63'

Manawatu have won 40 rucks so far this game.

63'

Wellington sub Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes onto the field.

62'

Matt Proctor departs for Wellington.

62'

Liam Mitchell comes on for Manawatu.

62'

Nick Crosswell leaves the field.

62'

Conversion

Trent Renata has kicked a conversion.

60'

Try

Isaia Walker-Leawere scores the try from close range.

59'

Wellington have won 100 rucks so far this game.

58'

Trouble here as Thomas Waldrom breaches the defence.

57'

Sam Stewart has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

56'

Nick Crosswell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

56'

Greg Foe comes on.

55'

Mateaki Kafatolu comes off.

55'

Sheridan Rangihuna comes on.

55'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes off.

55'

Peter Umaga-Jensen comes on.

55'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes off.

55'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Will Mangos getting some game time.

55'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with James Blackwell being replaced.

55'

Wellington make a substitution with Joel Hintz coming on.

55'

Wellington make a substitution with Jeff Toomaga-Allen coming off.

55'

Manawatu sub Michael Alaalatoa comes onto the field.

55'

Sean Paranihi departs for Manawatu.

55'

Sam Slade comes on for Manawatu.

54'

Liam Mitchell leaves the field.

54'

Wellington have won 80 rucks so far this game.

52'

Liam Mitchell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

52'

Trent Renata comes on.

51'

Losi Filipo comes off.

51'

Sam Malcolm comes on.

51'

Otere Black comes off.

51'

Jamie Booth comes on.

51'

Kayne Hammington comes off.

51'

This is dangerous for the defence as Losi Filipo bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia getting some game time.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Tolu Fahamokioa being replaced.

48'

Wellington make a substitution with James O'Reilly coming on.

48'

Wellington make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming off.

48'

Manawatu sub Brice Henderson comes onto the field.

48'

Brad Tucker departs for Manawatu.

48'

Fraser Armstrong comes on for Manawatu.

48'

Faalelei Sione leaves the field.

48'

Jackson Garden-Bachop takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

47'

Thomas Waldrom sets up the try.

46'

Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Asafo Aumua.

46'

A gap opened in the defence and Asafo Aumua took full advantage.

46'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Waldrom goes through the gap.

46'

What a run here by Losi Filipo as they gets over the gainline!.

46'

Ben Werthmuller comes on.

45'

Lifeimi Mafi comes off.

45'

Isaia Walker-Leawere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Manawatu have won 20 rucks so far this game.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Jackson Garden-Bachop as it drops short of the posts.

38'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to James Blackwell being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Waldrom is finished off with a try.

37'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by James Blackwell.

37'

Trouble here as Isaia Walker-Leawere breaches the defence.

34'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

33'

Jackson Garden-Bachop hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

33'

Tolu Fahamokioa played a key part in that try.

32'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ben Lam.

31'

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

31'

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

29'

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

27'

That's a great try assist by Tolu Fahamokioa.

27'

Try

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

27'

The defensive line has been broken as Hamish Northcott goes through the gap.

22'

What a run here by Jackson Garden-Bachop as they gets over the gainline!.

21'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

21'

Te Rangatira Waitokia makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

20'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Isaia Walker-Leawere being able to wriggle through a gap.

14'

Trouble here as Mateaki Kafatolu breaches the defence.

11'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wes Goosen bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Losi Filipo took full advantage.

11'

Jackson Garden-Bachop curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

10'

Losi Filipo sets up the try.

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Mateaki Kafatolu.

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Umaga-Jensen goes through the gap.

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

Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Thomas Waldrom touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Manawatu v Wellington

Sat 22nd September 2018, 09:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +42

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Renata

81'

7 - 49

Lam

80'

7 - 47

Umaga-Jensen

78'

7 - 42

Malcolm

7 - 37

69'

Henderson

5 - 37

68'

Renata

60'

0 - 37

Walker-Leawere

59'

0 - 35

Aumua

46'

0 - 30

Half Time

Blackwell

37'

0 - 25

Lam

31'

0 - 20

Umaga-Jensen

27'

0 - 15

Kafatolu

0 - 10

Waldrom

0 - 5

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Manawatu vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC on Sat 22nd September 2018 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 2 places in the league table with Wellington in 4th and Manawatu in 6th 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.