Wellington

36 - 12

Full Time

Southland Stags

Southland Stags vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Howley bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

81'

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

77'

Wellington go for goal with Callum Harkin taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Tjay Clarke

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tjay Clarke took full advantage.

73'

Peter Lakai played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Riley Higgins took full advantage.

73'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Callum Harkin getting some game time.

72'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Garden-Bachop being replaced.

72'

Wellington sub Tom Maiava comes onto the field.

64'

Matt Proctor departs for Wellington.

64'

Jake Strachan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Isaac Te Tamaki

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Isaac Te Tamaki goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Jake Strachan is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Manson goes through the gap.

62'

Wellington sub Penieli Poasa comes onto the field.

60'

Leni Apisai departs for Wellington.

60'

Wellington sub Akira Ieremia comes onto the field.

60'

Brad Shields departs for Wellington.

60'

Southland sub Daniel Maiava comes onto the field.

60'

Shneil Singh departs for Southland.

60'

Southland sub Jacob Payne comes onto the field.

60'

Nic Souchon departs for Southland.

60'

Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Jackson Garden-Bachop successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Peter Umaga-Jensen

58'

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

58'

Jackson Garden-Bachop played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as PJ Sheck goes through the gap.

58'

Nui Muriwai comes on for Wellington.

57'

Kyle Preston leaves the field.

57'

Liam Howley comes on for Southland.

57'

Lachie Albert leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jake Strachan kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Hayden Michaels from scoring as they record the try for Southland.

56'

Lachie Albert played a key part in that try.

56'

Byron Smith comes on.

52'

Rory van Vugt comes off.

52'

Hayden Michaels comes on.

52'

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa comes off.

52'

Viliami Fine comes on.

50'

Faletoi Peni comes off.

50'

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

47'

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

47'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Fahey getting some game time.

47'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Joe Walsh being replaced.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Dominic Ropeti getting some game time.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Sione Halalilo being replaced.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with PJ Sheck getting some game time.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki being replaced.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Yota Kamimori getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Faletoi Peni being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

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

26'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Stanley Solomon

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stanley Solomon bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

24'

Riley Higgins played a key part in that try.

24'

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

22'

Try

Great forward play by Wellington allows Leni Apisai to score the try.

21'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Riley Higgins

16'

Peter Lakai sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Peter Lakai took full advantage.

16'

Jackson Garden-Bachop has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Stanley Solomon goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wellington v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 6th September 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Porirua Park

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Clarke

36 - 12

74'

Te Tamaki

63'

31 - 12

Garden-Bachop

31 - 7

60'

Umaga-Jensen

29 - 7

58'

Strachan

56'

24 - 7

Michaels

56'

24 - 5

Half Time

Garden-Bachop

24 - 0

26'

Solomon

22 - 0

24'

Apisai

17 - 0

21'

Garden-Bachop

12 - 0

17'

Higgins

10 - 0

16'

Preston

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Wellington

87%

Draw

Southland Stags

12%

Line Break by Liam Howley

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Southland Stags

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Defence Profile

Wellington

Southland Stags

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

56%

3-6 secs

31%

42%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

62'

70'

71'

75'

Wellington

Southland Stags

Wellington vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Southland Stags in Hilux NPC Round 5 on Fri 6th September 2024 at Porirua Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on SuperSport, 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 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 11 places in the league table with Southland Stags in 1st and Wellington in 12th as such Southland Stags are favourites on paper.

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.