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Taranaki Bulls vs Wellington

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Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the penalty.

80'

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

80'

Wellington have won 140 rucks so far this game.

79'

Adrian Wyrill has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

79'

Leighton Price has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

77'

Mateaki Kafatolu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Vaea Fifita has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Scott Mellow getting some game time.

74'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Ricky Riccitelli being replaced.

74'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mateaki Kafatolu bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

73'

Wellington make a substitution with Jackson Garden-Bachop coming on.

71'

Wellington make a substitution with Wes Goosen coming off.

71'

Taranaki have won 80 rucks so far this game.

71'

Sitiveni Paongo has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Vaea Fifita took full advantage.

67'

Trent Renata has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

66'

Taranaki sub Brayton Northcott-Hill comes onto the field.

66'

Beaudein Waaka departs for Taranaki.

66'

Galu Taufale played a key part in that try.

65'

Try

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

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Wes Goosen goes through the gap.

65'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes on for Wellington.

64'

Billy Proctor leaves the field.

64'

Trent Renata comes on.

64'

Jackson Garden-Bachop comes off.

64'

Galu Taufale comes on.

64'

James Blackwell comes off.

64'

Joel Hintz comes on.

64'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen comes off.

64'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Dane Coles getting some game time.

64'

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

64'

Taranaki make a substitution with Kyle Stewart coming on.

64'

Taranaki make a substitution with Reuben O'Neill coming off.

64'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

What a run here by Ciarahn Matoe as they gets over the gainline!.

63'

Asafo Aumua has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

62'

Taranaki have won 60 rucks so far this game.

62'

Wellington have won 120 rucks so far this game.

61'

Conversion

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

56'

Taranaki sub Logan Crowley comes onto the field.

56'

Warwick Lahmert departs for Taranaki.

56'

Try

Malo Tuitama intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Wellington.

55'

Malo Tuitama makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

55'

Carlos Price comes on for Wellington.

54'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara leaves the field.

54'

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

53'

Jackson Garden-Bachop comes on.

50'

Trent Renata comes off.

50'

Sam Lousi comes on.

50'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes off.

50'

Taranaki have won 40 rucks so far this game.

49'

That's a great try assist by Trent Renata.

47'

Conversion

Trent Renata makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

47'

Chris Gawler comes on.

47'

Jared Proffit comes off.

47'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Matt Proctor being able to wriggle through a gap.

46'

Try

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

46'

Wellington have won 100 rucks so far this game.

45'

Ricky Riccitelli has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

45'

Reuben O'Neill has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

45'

Jared Proffit has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

45'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Trent Renata getting some game time.

43'

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

43'

Trouble here as Billy Proctor breaches the defence.

42'

Taranaki make a substitution with Donald Maaka coming on.

42'

Taranaki make a substitution with Kane Thompson coming off.

42'

Taranaki sub Latu Vaeno comes onto the field.

42'

Manasa Mataele departs for Taranaki.

42'

Taranaki have won 20 rucks so far this game.

41'

Sitiveni Paongo comes on for Wellington.

40'

Tolu Fahamokioa leaves the field.

40'

Adrian Wyrill comes on.

40'

Tom Florence comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Jackson Garden-Bachop as it drops short of the posts.

38'

Try

Teariki Ben-Nicholas scores the try from close range.

37'

Jesse Parete has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

34'

Kane Thompson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

34'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mateaki Kafatolu bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

33'

What a tackle there by Mitchell Crosswell as he saves a certain try!.

32'

Wellington have won 80 rucks so far this game.

31'

Leighton Price has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

31'

A gap opened in the defence and Isaia Walker-Leawere took full advantage.

30'

The defensive line has been broken as Teariki Ben-Nicholas goes through the gap.

29'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

27'

Teihorangi Walden has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

27'

Tom Florence has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

26'

Ricky Riccitelli has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

25'

What a run here by Ben Lam as they gets over the gainline!.

24'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

23'

Malo Tuitama makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

23'

Penalty Goal

Beaudein Waaka has kicked a penalty goal.

18'

Conversion

Beaudein Waaka converts the try.

13'

Ricky Riccitelli sets up the try.

12'

Try

A stunning solo try from Warwick Lahmert.

12'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Warwick Lahmert being able to wriggle through a gap.

12'

Trouble here as Isaia Walker-Leawere breaches the defence.

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

This is dangerous for the defence as Vaea Fifita bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

Try

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

A gap opened in the defence and Teariki Ben-Nicholas took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Billy Proctor goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Taranaki Bulls v Wellington

Thu 11th October 2018, 11:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

23%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garden-Bachop

80'

10 - 34

Paongo

65'

10 - 31

Garden-Bachop

56'

10 - 26

Tuitama

55'

10 - 24

Renata

47'

10 - 19

Proctor

46'

10 - 17

Half Time

Ben-Nicholas

37'

10 - 12

Waaka

10 - 7

18'

Waaka

7 - 7

13'

Lahmert

5 - 7

12'

Garden-Bachop

0 - 7

Fifita

0 - 5

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Taranaki Bulls vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Taranaki Bulls face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC on Thu 11th October 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:35. In South Africa it’s at 08:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 23:35 EST in the US.

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

Taranaki Bulls vs Wellington Squads

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