North Harbour

27 - 24

Full Time

Otago

North Harbour vs Otago

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Nic Mayhew comes on.

79'

Fatongia Paea comes off.

79'

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

73'

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

73'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Moses Leo

71'

That's a great try assist by Shaun Stevenson.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Shaun Stevenson took full advantage.

71'

Otago make a substitution with Jeremiah Asi coming on.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Jack Leslie coming off.

67'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Finn Hurley as they hook it left.

66'

North Harbour sub Jamie Booth comes onto the field.

64'

Siaosi Nginingini departs for North Harbour.

64'

Conversion

The North Harbour supporters go wild as Bryn Gatland successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by North Harbour leads to a try for Sofai Maka

62'

Spellbinding play by Moses Leo is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Moses Leo goes through the gap.

62'

North Harbour sub Wallace Sititi comes onto the field.

61'

Karl Ruzich departs for North Harbour.

61'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

Jona Nareki scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

58'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

58'

Jona Nareki comes on.

54'

John Tapueluelu comes off.

54'

James Arscott comes on.

54'

Nathan Hastie comes off.

54'

Tom Barham comes on.

54'

Alapati Leiua comes off.

54'

What a run here by Ajay Faleafaga as they get over the gainline!

52'

Tamarau McGahan comes on.

51'

Wallace Sititi comes off.

51'

Sean Withy comes on.

51'

Sam Fischli comes off.

51'

Will Tucker comes on.

51'

Josh Hill comes off.

51'

Jermaine Ainsley comes on.

51'

Saula Mau comes off.

51'

Bryn Gatland comes on.

51'

Oscar Koller comes off.

51'

Henry Bell comes on.

51'

Ricky Jackson comes off.

51'

Abraham Pole comes on.

51'

Rohan Wingham comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Oscar Koller does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Fatongia Paea getting some game time.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Langi being replaced.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Suafoa getting some game time.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Christie being replaced.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Shilo Klein getting some game time.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Ray Niuia being replaced.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Oscar Koller kicks the penalty.

40'

North Harbour sub Sione Mafileo comes onto the field.

37'

Nic Mayhew departs for North Harbour.

37'

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.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Otago ends with a try for John Tapueluelu.

32'

Finn Hurley sets up the try.

32'

Finn Hurley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

Josh Whaanga gathers the kick to score the try for Otago.

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Ajay Faleafaga.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Finn Hurley bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

18'

Conversion

Oscar Koller has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by North Harbour leads to a try for Sofai Maka

That's a great try assist by Shaun Stevenson.

The defensive line has been broken as Shaun Stevenson goes through the gap.

Conversion

Finn Hurley has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Fabian Holland

The defensive line has been broken as Fabian Holland goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 North Harbour v Otago 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Wed 6th September 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium

Points Flow Chart

North Harbour win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

68%

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gatland

27 - 24

73'

Leo

25 - 24

71'

Gatland

20 - 24

64'

Maka

18 - 24

62'

Hurley

59'

13 - 24

Nareki

58'

13 - 22

Koller

13 - 17

51'

Half Time

Koller

10 - 17

40'

Tapueluelu

32'

7 - 17

Whaanga

20'

7 - 12

Koller

7 - 7

Maka

5 - 7

Hurley

0 - 7

Holland

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

North Harbour

Otago

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Defence Profile

North Harbour

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

55%

3-6 secs

13%

35%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

North Harbour vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

North Harbour face off against Otago in Hilux NPC Round 5 on Wed 6th September 2023 at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Otago 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 1 place in the league table with Otago in 10th and North Harbour in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

North Harbour vs Otago Squads

The official squads for North Harbour 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.