Wellington

52 - 7

Full Time

Southland Stags

Southland Stags vs Wellington

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Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as TJ Va'a successfully kicks the conversion.

80'

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

80'

Try

Wellington are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kaliopasi Uluilakepa picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Wellington have won 120 rucks so far this game.

79'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Flynn Thomas getting some game time.

77'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Shaun Stodart being replaced.

77'

Maanaki Selby-Rickit has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

76'

Wellington make a substitution with Tolu Fahamokioa coming on.

71'

Wellington make a substitution with Xavier Numia coming off.

71'

Southland sub Shaun Stodart comes onto the field.

71'

Joe Walsh departs for Southland.

71'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James Wilson kicks the conversion.

70'

Try

The Southland pack has powered over for Bill Fukofuka to score the try.

69'

Southland have won 60 rucks so far this game.

67'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Wes Goosen being able to wriggle through a gap.

66'

Galu Taufale comes on for Wellington.

63'

Will Mangos leaves the field.

63'

Carlos Price comes on.

63'

TJ Perenara comes off.

63'

Greg Foe comes on.

63'

Ardie Savea comes off.

63'

Billy Proctor comes on.

63'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes off.

63'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with James O'Reilly getting some game time.

63'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Asafo Aumua being replaced.

63'

Southland make a substitution with Lewis Ormond coming on.

63'

Southland make a substitution with Broc Hooper coming off.

63'

Southland have won 40 rucks so far this game.

61'

TJ Va'a has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Southland sub Bill Fukofuka comes onto the field.

58'

Wade McRae departs for Southland.

58'

Nico Costa comes on for Southland.

58'

Jay Renton leaves the field.

58'

Wes Goosen sets up the try.

57'

Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Ben Lam.

57'

Wellington have won 100 rucks so far this game.

52'

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa comes on.

51'

Joel Hintz comes off.

51'

TJ Va'a comes on.

51'

Jackson Garden-Bachop comes off.

51'

Joe Walsh comes on.

51'

Shaun Stodart comes off.

51'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Ready getting some game time.

51'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Flynn Thomas being replaced.

51'

Tony Lamborn has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

51'

Trouble here as Thomas Umaga-Jensen breaches the defence.

48'

James Wilson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

48'

Southland make a substitution with Ray Nu'u coming on.

47'

Southland make a substitution with Aleki Morris coming off.

47'

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

43'

Wellington have won 80 rucks so far this game.

42'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Lam bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

42'

Wellington sub Xavier Numia comes onto the field.

40'

Tolu Fahamokioa departs for Wellington.

40'

Chris Apoua comes on for Southland.

40'

Reuben Northover leaves the field.

40'

Ben Fotheringham comes on.

40'

Ray Tatafu comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the two points for Wellington.

40'

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

40'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Ben Lam.

40'

Malo Tuitama sets up the try.

39'

A gap opened in the defence and Malo Tuitama took full advantage.

39'

The defensive line has been broken as Jackson Ormond goes through the gap.

39'

What a run here by Matt Proctor as they gets over the gainline!.

38'

Conversion

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

34'

Spellbinding play by Jackson Garden-Bachop is finished off with a try.

33'

James Blackwell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

33'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for James Blackwell.

33'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

33'

Maanaki Selby-Rickit has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

33'

Conversion

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

28'

Try

Tolu Fahamokioa scores the try from close range.

27'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Malo Tuitama being able to wriggle through a gap.

27'

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

27'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

25'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

25'

Trouble here as Ben Lam breaches the defence.

23'

Wes Goosen played a key part in that try.

23'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Ben Lam.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as TJ Perenara bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

16'

Jackson Garden-Bachop hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

14'

That's a great try assist by TJ Perenara.

13'

Try

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Malo Tuitama took full advantage.

13'

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

The defensive line has been broken as James Blackwell goes through the gap.

Southland have won 20 rucks so far this game.

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

Try

The kick through from Wellington has allowed Thomas Umaga-Jensen to touch down.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Wellington v Southland Stags

Fri 31st August 2018, 12:35am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Va'a

52 - 7

81'

Uluilakepa

50 - 7

80'

Wilson

70'

45 - 7

Fukofuka

69'

45 - 5

Lam

45 - 0

57'

Half Time

Garden-Bachop

40 - 0

41'

Lam

38 - 0

40'

Garden-Bachop

33 - 0

34'

Blackwell

31 - 0

33'

Garden-Bachop

26 - 0

28'

Fahamokioa

24 - 0

27'

Garden-Bachop

19 - 0

25'

Lam

17 - 0

23'

Aumua

12 - 0

13'

Garden-Bachop

7 - 0

Umaga-Jensen

5 - 0

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Wellington vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Southland Stags in Bunnings NPC on Fri 31st August 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 09:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 00:35 EST in the US.

Wellington won the last encounter but Wellington 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 Southland Stags in 4th and Wellington in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wellington vs Southland Stags Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.