Southland Stags

22 - 13

Full Time

Otago

Otago vs Southland Stags

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyan Rangitutia bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

79'

Jason Robertson comes on.

76'

Faletoi Peni comes off.

76'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hamdahn Tuipulotu getting some game time.

74'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Mitchell being replaced.

74'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Pledger getting some game time.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Hastie being replaced.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with James Bolton getting some game time.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Sam Fischli being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucas Casey took full advantage.

70'

Conversion

The Southland supporters go wild as Byron Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Southland results in a try for Isaac Te Tamaki

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Isaac Te Tamaki took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Byron Smith.

68'

Southland make a substitution with Jack Sexton coming on.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Hunter Fahey coming off.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Lachie Albert coming on.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Connor Collins coming off.

65'

Cameron Millar takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

64'

Southland sub Nic Souchon comes onto the field.

60'

Jack Taylor departs for Southland.

60'

Shneil Singh comes on for Southland.

58'

Josh Bekhuis leaves the field.

58'

Abraham Pole comes on for Otago.

58'

George Bower leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

The forward pack of Otago will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

56'

Rohan Wingham comes on.

52'

Saula Ma'u comes off.

52'

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa comes on.

52'

Blair Ryall comes off.

52'

Hunter Fahey comes on.

52'

Jack Sexton comes off.

52'

Lucas Casey comes on.

51'

Ale Aho comes off.

51'

Byron Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Viliami Fine to score the try.

50'

What a run here by Viliami Fine as they get over the gainline!

50'

Faletoi Peni sets up the try.

50'

Rory van Vugt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman getting some game time.

45'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Henry Bell being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Sam Fischli being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Byron Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Blair Ryall as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Blair Ryall being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Connor Collins.

37'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Sean Withy being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Trouble here as Faletoi Peni breaches the defence.

31'

Ajay Faleafaga comes on for Otago.

30'

Josh Timu leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Faletoi Peni breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar adds the points for Otago.

24'

Penalty Goal

Byron Smith adds the points for Southland.

20'

Otago make a substitution with Kyan Rangitutia coming on.

16'

Otago make a substitution with Jona Nareki coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Faletoi Peni took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Viliami Fine took full advantage.

14'

Byron Smith steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

13'

Faletoi Peni comes on for Southland.

Matt Whaanga leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Viliami Fine goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Southland Stags v Otago 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 9th August 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Invercargill Rugby Park

Points Flow Chart

Southland Stags win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

22 - 13

69'

Te Tamaki

20 - 13

68'

Millar

57'

15 - 13

Coltman

56'

15 - 11

Fine

15 - 6

50'

Half Time

Millar

41'

10 - 6

Smith

10 - 3

38'

Ryall

8 - 3

37'

Millar

24'

3 - 3

Smith

3 - 0

20'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Southland Stags

Otago

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Defence Profile

Southland Stags

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

51%

3-6 secs

31%

32%

6+ secs

124

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

66'

70'

74'

76'

Southland Stags

Otago

Southland Stags vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Southland Stags face off against Otago in Bunnings NPC Round 1 on Fri 9th August 2024 at Invercargill Rugby Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on , 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Otago won the last encounter but Otago 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 Otago in 9th and Southland Stags in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Southland Stags vs Otago Squads

The official squads for Southland Stags 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.