Wellington

36 - 18

Full Time

Northland

Northland vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Chris Apoua comes on for Northland.

77'

Ross Wright leaves the field.

77'

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

77'

Emil Pittman comes on.

77'

Sam Nock comes off.

77'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Will Mangos being able to wriggle through a gap.

76'

Trouble here as Asafo Aumua breaches the defence.

76'

Spellbinding play by Brad Shields is finished off with a try.

76'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Asafo Aumua.

75'

Northland go for goal with Peter Breen taking the conversion but his aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

74'

Try

Jack Goodhue gathers the kick to score the try for Northland.

74'

Northland have won 80 rucks so far this game.

73'

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

72'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peter Breen bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Kara Pryor took full advantage.

71'

Joshua Goodhue has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

71'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Lousi goes through the gap.

70'

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

69'

What a run here by Julian Savea as they gets over the gainline!.

68'

Wes Goosen played a key part in that try.

68'

Try

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

68'

Wellington have won 80 rucks so far this game.

68'

Will Mangos comes on.

65'

James Blackwell comes off.

65'

Jordan Olsen comes on.

65'

Matt Moulds comes off.

65'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Peter Breen getting some game time.

65'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Hawkins being replaced.

65'

Wellington make a substitution with James Tuia coming on.

63'

Wellington make a substitution with Mateaki Kafatolu coming off.

63'

Northland sub Phil Kite comes onto the field.

63'

Ropate Rinakama departs for Northland.

63'

Vaea Fifita has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

62'

Dan Pryor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

62'

Tamati Tua comes on for Northland.

61'

Jordan Hyland leaves the field.

61'

Regan Verney comes on.

61'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes off.

61'

Joe Apikotoa comes on.

61'

Alex Fidow comes off.

61'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

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

60'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Asafo Aumua being able to wriggle through a gap.

60'

Dan Pryor has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

60'

Malo Tuitama comes on.

55'

Trent Renata comes off.

55'

Northland have won 60 rucks so far this game.

54'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

52'

Matt Matich has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

51'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Kara Pryor getting some game time.

51'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Murray Douglas being replaced.

51'

Wellington make a substitution with Vincent Sakaria coming on.

51'

Wellington make a substitution with Tolu Fahamokioa coming off.

51'

Conversion

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

49'

Try

The Wellington pack has powered over for Asafo Aumua to score the try.

48'

Penalty Goal

Daniel Hawkins kicks the penalty.

45'

Northland sub Jack Ram comes onto the field.

45'

Tim Bond departs for Northland.

45'

Carlos Price comes on for Wellington.

44'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara leaves the field.

44'

Asafo Aumua comes on.

44'

Sitiveni Paongo comes off.

44'

Trouble here as Jack Goodhue breaches the defence.

43'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

42'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt Matich bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Northland have won 40 rucks so far this game.

36'

Penalty Goal

Daniel Hawkins has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Hawkins took full advantage.

32'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

30'

Try

What a kick! Jackson Garden-Bachop takes full advantage to score for Wellington.

29'

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

25'

That's a great try assist by Mateaki Kafatolu.

24'

Try

A stunning solo try from Thomas Umaga-Jensen.

23'

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

23'

Northland have won 20 rucks so far this game.

20'

What a run here by Jordan Hyland as they gets over the gainline!.

20'

Julian Savea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

18'

Conversion

Daniel Hawkins has kicked a conversion.

17'

Rene Ranger sets up the try.

16'

Try

The kick through from Northland has allowed Jordan Hyland to touch down.

16'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Rene Ranger being able to wriggle through a gap.

15'

Trouble here as Jordan Hyland breaches the defence.

15'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Goodhue bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

A gap opened in the defence and Rene Ranger took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Jone Macilai goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Wellington v Northland

Wed 11th October 2017, 11:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

61%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Aumua

36 - 18

75'

Goodhue

74'

31 - 18

Savea

31 - 13

68'

Garden-Bachop

26 - 13

61'

Fidow

24 - 13

60'

Garden-Bachop

19 - 13

49'

Aumua

17 - 13

48'

Hawkins

45'

12 - 13

Half Time

Hawkins

35'

12 - 10

Garden-Bachop

12 - 7

30'

Garden-Bachop

10 - 7

29'

Umaga-Jensen

5 - 7

23'

Hawkins

17'

0 - 7

Hyland

16'

0 - 5

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Defence Profile

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Wellington vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Northland in Bunnings NPC on Wed 11th October 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:35. In South Africa it’s at 08:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 23:35 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Northland in 1st and Wellington in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wellington vs Northland Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.