Tasman Mako

45 - 24

Full Time

Southland Stags

Southland Stags vs Tasman Mako

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

80'

Mitch Hunt curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

80'

Try

A stunning solo try from Will Jordan.

79'

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

79'

Ray Tatafu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

78'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Will Jordan being able to wriggle through a gap.

77'

James Wilson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

76'

Broc Hooper sets up the try.

76'

Try

Incisive passing by Southland is finished off by Rory van Vugt, as he goes over for the try.

76'

Trouble here as Rory van Vugt breaches the defence.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brenton Howden bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

75'

Southland have won 60 rucks so far this game.

74'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Coxon getting some game time.

73'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Wyatt Crockett being replaced.

73'

Southland make a substitution with Brenton Howden coming on.

73'

Southland make a substitution with Tony Lamborn coming off.

73'

Conversion

The Southland supporters go wild as James Wilson successfully kicks the conversion.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Maanaki Selby-Rickit took full advantage.

72'

James Wilson sets up the try.

72'

Try

Silky skills by Southland ends with a try for Maanaki Selby-Rickit.

72'

Tasman have won 80 rucks so far this game.

67'

Southland sub Rory van Vugt comes onto the field.

67'

Lewis Ormond departs for Southland.

67'

Ray Tatafu comes on for Southland.

67'

Ben Fotheringham leaves the field.

67'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Mitch Hunt kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sione Havili Talitui scores from close range.

65'

Ben Fotheringham has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

65'

Wade McRae has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Sione Havili Talitui goes through the gap.

62'

What a run here by Tima Faingaanuku as they gets over the gainline!.

61'

Broc Hooper comes on.

61'

Aleki Morris comes off.

61'

Mike Curry comes on.

60'

Isaiah Miller comes off.

60'

Joe Walsh comes on.

60'

Shaun Stodart comes off.

60'

Southland have won 40 rucks so far this game.

58'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Alex Nankivell getting some game time.

52'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with David Havili being replaced.

52'

Tasman make a substitution with Mitch Hunt coming on.

52'

Tasman make a substitution with Tim O'Malley coming off.

52'

Tasman sub Sione Havili Talitui comes onto the field.

52'

Jed Brown departs for Tasman.

52'

Ray Niuia comes on for Tasman.

51'

Andrew Makalio leaves the field.

51'

Blair Prinsep comes on.

51'

Tyrel Lomax comes off.

51'

Conversion

Tim O'Malley adds the two points for Tasman.

51'

Nico Costa comes on.

51'

Jay Renton comes off.

51'

Andrew Ready comes on.

51'

Flynn Thomas comes off.

51'

Try

Tasman are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ethan Blackadder picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

50'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Ben Finau getting some game time.

49'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Jack Grooby being replaced.

49'

Quinten Strange makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Will Jordan being able to wriggle through a gap.

48'

Flynn Thomas has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

48'

Tasman have won 60 rucks so far this game.

47'

Trouble here as Tim O'Malley breaches the defence.

47'

Tasman make a substitution with Wyatt Crockett coming on.

47'

Tasman make a substitution with Ryan Coxon coming off.

47'

Conversion

Tim O'Malley does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

46'

Spellbinding play by Jack Grooby is finished off with a try.

46'

Try

Will Jordan scores the try from close range.

45'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Jordan bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

45'

Phil Halder has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

45'

A gap opened in the defence and Levi Aumua took full advantage.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

The defensive line has been broken as Quinten Strange goes through the gap.

39'

What a run here by David Havili as they gets over the gainline!.

39'

Tasman have won 40 rucks so far this game.

38'

Conversion

Tim O'Malley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

38'

Try

Tasman are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Quinten Strange touching down.

36'

What a tackle there by Flynn Thomas as he saves a certain try!.

34'

Tima Faingaanuku makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

33'

Tim O'Malley has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

31'

Will Jordan played a key part in that try.

30'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tasman is finished off by Solomon Alaimalo.

30'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Solomon Alaimalo being able to wriggle through a gap.

30'

James Wilson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

28'

Trouble here as Flynn Thomas breaches the defence.

28'

That's a great try assist by James Wilson.

27'

Try

A series of passes by Southland results in a try for Flynn Thomas.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aleki Morris bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

27'

Southland have won 20 rucks so far this game.

23'

A gap opened in the defence and Tim O'Malley took full advantage.

22'

Tasman have won 20 rucks so far this game.

19'

Southland sub Chris Apoua comes onto the field.

14'

Morgan Mitchell departs for Southland.

14'

Conversion

James Wilson converts the try.

12'

Phil Halder sets up the try.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Tony Lamborn goes through the gap.

12'

Try

Great hands by Southland leads to a try for Tony Lamborn.

12'

David Havili comes on for Tasman.

10'

Alex Nankivell leaves the field.

10'

Conversion

Tim O'Malley has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Tasman pack has powered over for Andrew Makalio to score the try.

Alex Nankivell comes on.

David Havili comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Tasman Mako v Southland Stags

Sat 25th August 2018, 07:05pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Tasman Mako win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jordan

45 - 24

79'

van Vugt

76'

40 - 24

Wilson

72'

40 - 19

Selby-Rickit

72'

40 - 17

Hunt

40 - 12

66'

Havili Talitui

38 - 12

65'

O'Malley

33 - 12

51'

Blackadder

31 - 12

50'

O'Malley

26 - 12

46'

Jordan

24 - 12

45'

Half Time

O'Malley

19 - 12

38'

Strange

17 - 12

36'

Alaimalo

12 - 12

30'

Thomas

27'

7 - 12

Wilson

12'

7 - 7

Lamborn

12'

7 - 5

O'Malley

7 - 0

Makalio

5 - 0

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Tasman Mako vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tasman Mako face off against Southland Stags in Hilux NPC on Sat 25th August 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Southland Stags in 2nd and Tasman Mako in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tasman Mako vs Southland Stags Squads

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