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Wellington
Wellington
41 - 46
Full Time
Otago
Otago

Otago vs Wellington

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Savea bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Losilosivale Filipo bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

80'
Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the penalty.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Lio-Willie took full advantage.

74'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jake Te Hiwi getting some game time.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Umaga-Jensen being replaced.

72'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Kenshi Yamamoto getting some game time.

72'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia being replaced.

72'
Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Hastie took full advantage.

70'

Wellington make a substitution with Matolu Petaia coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Hugo Plummer coming off.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Losilosivale Filipo coming on.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Matt Proctor coming off.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming on.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Dylan Pledger coming off.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Harry Taylor coming on.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Lucas Casey coming off.

67'

Cameron Millar takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'
Try

A stunning solo try from Thomas Umaga-Jensen

66'

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

66'

Cameron Millar sets up the try.

66'

Otago sub Oliver Haig comes onto the field.

60'

Will Tucker departs for Otago.

60'

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

60'
Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Matt Proctor

59'

Tjay Clarke played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Tjay Clarke goes through the gap.

59'

Dominic Ropeti comes on for Wellington.

56'

Sione Halalilo leaves the field.

56'

Benjamin Lopas comes on.

54'

Abraham Pole comes off.

54'
Conversion

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

53'
Try

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

52'

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

52'

That's a great try assist by Joseva Tamani.

52'

What a run here by Dylan Pledger as they get over the gainline!

52'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the conversion.

50'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Akira Ieremia dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Julian Savea sets up the try.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki getting some game time.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with PJ Sheck being replaced.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Asafo Aumua getting some game time.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with James O'Reilly being replaced.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Henry Bell getting some game time.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

49'

Tom Maiava makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the two points for Wellington.

46'
Try

Tom Maiava intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

45'

Tom Maiava makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'
Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

42'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Will Tucker dots the ball down from close range.

41'

Will Tucker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Dylan Pledger played a key part in that try.

41'

Christian Lio-Willie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jackson Garden-Bachop will have to re-adjust the radar.

35'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Wellington as Esi Komaisavai goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Sione Halalilo being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'
Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Lucas Casey as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Lucas Casey breaches the defence.

32'

Joseva Tamani sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Jona Nareki breaches the defence.

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as Akira Ieremia bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

24'
Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Lucas Casey

22'

That's a great try assist by Dylan Pledger.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Pledger bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Maiava bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

21'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Stanley Solomon getting some game time.

20'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Callum Harkin being replaced.

20'
Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Dylan Pledger

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Pledger bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

18'

Lucas Casey sets up the try.

18'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

5'
Try

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

4'

That's a great try assist by Esi Komaisavai.

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Julian Savea goes through the gap.

4'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

1'
Try

The kick through from Wellington has allowed Matt Proctor to touch down.

1'

Julian Savea sets up the try.

1'

We are underway as the referee Stu Curran blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Wellington v Otago
Wellington v Otago
Hilux NPC
Round 3
Sat 16th August 2025, 07:05pm PDT
Sat 16th August 2025, 07:05pm PDT
Porirua Park
Porirua Park
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Stu Curran

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +5
Wellington
Otago
Wellington
Time in lead
Otago
24
Mins in lead
40
30%
% Of Game In Lead
49%
73%
Possession Last 10 min
27%
3
Points Last 10 min
3

Key Events

Full Time
Garden-Bachop
41 - 46
78'
Millar
72'
38 - 46
Umaga-Jensen
66'
38 - 43
Proctor
38 - 38
59'
Millar
53'
33 - 38
Nareki
52'
33 - 36
Garden-Bachop
33 - 31
50'
Ieremia
31 - 31
49'
Garden-Bachop
26 - 31
46'
Maiava
24 - 31
45'
Millar
42'
19 - 31
Tucker
41'
19 - 29
Half Time
Millar
39'
19 - 24
Komaisavai
19 - 21
34'
Millar
33'
14 - 21
Casey
32'
14 - 19
Millar
23'
14 - 14
Casey
22'
14 - 12
Millar
20'
14 - 7
Pledger
18'
14 - 5
Garden-Bachop
14 - 0
5'
Plummer
12 - 0
4'
Garden-Bachop
7 - 0
1'
Proctor
5 - 0
1'
Start

Win Probability

Wellington
73%
Draw
1%
Otago
26%
Ruck-Won by Stanley Solomon

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.2
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3
14
Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington
Otago
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Defence Profile

Wellington
Otago
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
43%
60%
3-6 secs
45%
33%
6+ secs
12%
6%
83
Rucks Won
83

Last 5 Penalties

58'
58'
65'
70'
78'
Wellington
Otago

Wellington vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Otago in Hilux NPC Round 3 on Sat 16th August 2025 at Porirua Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 8 places in the league table with Otago in 2nd and Wellington in 10th as such Otago are favourites on paper.

Wellington vs Otago Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.

Other Fixtures

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FT

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