Waikato

47 - 7

Full Time

Otago

Otago vs Waikato

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

80'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Otago are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Fabian Holland picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jeremiah Asi bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

76'

Conversion

Daniel Sinkinson has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Tepaea Cook-Savage

74'

Aki Tuivailala played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Aki Tuivailala took full advantage.

74'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Joe Johnston getting some game time.

70'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Laghlan McWhannell being replaced.

70'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Sinkinson getting some game time.

70'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Bailyn Sullivan being replaced.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Fabian Holland getting some game time.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Christian Lio-Willie being replaced.

70'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Hamilton Burr getting some game time.

70'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Samipeni Finau being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Waikato supporters go wild as Aaron Cruden successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

The kick through from Waikato has allowed Austin Anderson to touch down.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Austin Anderson took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Aaron Cruden.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Cody Nordstrom coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Daniel Sinkinson coming off.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Aki Tuivailala coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Tana Tuhakaraina coming off.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Quintony Ngatai coming on.

65'

Waikato make a substitution with Xavier Roe coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Malachi Wrampling-Alec goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jeremiah Asi goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Malachi Wrampling-Alec goes through the gap.

60'

Otago sub Ajay Faleafaga comes onto the field.

60'

Jake Te Hiwi departs for Otago.

60'

Aaron Cruden has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Waikato results in a try for Simon Parker.

58'

What a run here by Simon Parker as they get over the gainline!

58'

Austin Anderson played a key part in that try.

58'

Solomone Tukuafu comes on for Waikato.

56'

George Dyer leaves the field.

56'

Malachi Wrampling-Alec comes on for Waikato.

56'

Joe Johnston leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Jeremiah Asi as they get over the gainline!

54'

Josh Hill comes on.

52'

Will Tucker comes off.

52'

James Arscott comes on.

52'

Nathan Hastie comes off.

52'

Ricky Jackson comes on.

52'

Henry Bell comes off.

52'

What a run here by Bailyn Sullivan as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Will Stodart as they get over the gainline!

51'

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

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Fabian Holland being replaced.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Mau getting some game time.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley being replaced.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Wingham getting some game time.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Pole being replaced.

48'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Norris getting some game time.

48'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Ayden Johnstone being replaced.

48'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Laghlan McWhannell getting some game time.

48'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Hamilton Burr being replaced.

48'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Sean Ralph getting some game time.

48'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Pita Anae Ah-Sue being replaced.

48'

Otago make a substitution with Will Stodart coming on.

40'

Otago make a substitution with Tom Sanders coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Samipeni Finau to score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Samipeni Finau being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Aaron Cruden.

36'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Bailyn Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Waikato maul...no miracles today as Pita Anae Ah-Sue powers over.

30'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Waikato is finished off by Aaron Cruden

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aaron Cruden bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

24'

Bailyn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

24'

A gap opened in the defence and Abraham Pole took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Aaron Cruden leads to a try for Waikato

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Aaron Cruden took full advantage.

13'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waikato v Otago 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 23rd September 2023, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Waikato win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

78'

47 - 7

Holland

78'

47 - 5

Sinkinson

47 - 0

75'

Cook-Savage

45 - 0

74'

Cruden

40 - 0

69'

Anderson

38 - 0

68'

Parker

33 - 0

58'

Half Time

Cruden

28 - 0

37'

Finau

26 - 0

36'

Cruden

21 - 0

31'

Anae Ah-Sue

19 - 0

30'

Cruden

14 - 0

26'

Cruden

12 - 0

24'

Cruden

7 - 0

14'

Cruden

5 - 0

13'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato

Otago

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Defence Profile

Waikato

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

46%

3-6 secs

34%

38%

6+ secs

13%

10%

115

Rucks Won

Waikato vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waikato face off against Otago in Hilux NPC Round 8 on Sat 23rd September 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 13:35 AEST in Australia and 20:35 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 8th and Waikato in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waikato vs Otago Squads

The official squads for Waikato 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.