Otago

30 - 15

Full Time

Northland

Northland vs Otago

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

80'

Tom Sanders comes on.

78'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joshua Moorby bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Robert Cobb bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

77'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Otago results in a try for Jake Te Hiwi

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Te Hiwi took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by John Tapueluelu.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Fischli took full advantage.

69'

Otago sub Ricky Jackson comes onto the field.

64'

Henry Bell departs for Otago.

64'

Otago sub John Tapueluelu comes onto the field.

63'

Josh Whaanga departs for Otago.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Tamati Tua goes through the gap.

63'

Conversion

The Northland supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Heremaia Murray

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Heremaia Murray goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Heremaia Murray goes through the gap.

60'

Otago sub Sam Fischli comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Sanders departs for Otago.

60'

What a run here by Daniel Hawkins as they get over the gainline!

57'

Fabian Holland comes on for Otago.

56'

Will Tucker leaves the field.

56'

Daniel Hawkins comes on for Northland.

56'

Tama Anderson leaves the field.

56'

Allan Craig comes on for Northland.

56'

Sam Caird leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Jona Nareki.

54'

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

54'

That's a great try assist by Sam Gilbert.

54'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Finn Hurley getting some game time.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Ajay Faleafaga being replaced.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Kieran McClea getting some game time.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with James Arscott being replaced.

48'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Wilton Rebolo getting some game time.

47'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Remsy Lemisio being replaced.

47'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Robert Cobb getting some game time.

47'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jarred Adams being replaced.

47'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Pole getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Wingham being replaced.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Mau being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Jack Goodhue (Northland) is shown a yellow card

45'

Northland make a substitution with Jordan Olsen coming on.

44'

Northland make a substitution with Bruce Kauika-Petersen coming off.

44'

Northland make a substitution with Jack Goodhue coming on.

40'

Northland make a substitution with Blake Hohaia coming off.

40'

Northland make a substitution with Matt Matich coming on.

40'

Northland make a substitution with Rory Woods coming off.

40'

Northland make a substitution with Lisati Milo-Harris coming on.

40'

Northland make a substitution with Sam Nock coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The right post denies Rivez Reihana from adding the extras.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Heremaia Murray scores from close range.

33'

Trouble here as Heremaia Murray breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Rivez Reihana breaches the defence.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert adds the points for Otago.

24'

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Mau'u goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Otago leads to a try for Will Tucker

Jona Nareki sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jake Te Hiwi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Otago v Northland 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 9th September 2023, 09:05pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

30 - 15

72'

Te Hiwi

28 - 15

71'

Reihana

61'

23 - 15

Murray

61'

23 - 13

Gilbert

23 - 8

55'

Nareki

21 - 8

54'

Gilbert

16 - 8

50'

Goodhue

45'

13 - 8

Half Time

Murray

33'

13 - 8

Gilbert

13 - 3

27'

Gilbert

10 - 3

24'

Reihana

7 - 3

Gilbert

7 - 0

Tucker

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Northland

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Defence Profile

Otago

Northland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

55%

3-6 secs

36%

23%

6+ secs

11%

101

Rucks Won

Otago vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Northland in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Sat 9th September 2023 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:05. In South Africa it’s at 06:05 SAST, 16:05 NZST in New Zealand, 14:05 AEST in Australia and 21:05 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 Northland in 11th and Otago in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Otago vs Northland Squads

The official squads for Otago vs Northland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.