Wellington

26 - 19

Full Time

Taranaki Bulls

Taranaki Bulls vs Wellington

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

80'

Wellington go for goal with Jackson Garden-Bachop taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

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

78'

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

72'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Tjay Clarke being replaced.

72'

Wellington make a substitution with Dominic Ropeti coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Brad Shields coming off.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Sione Halalilo coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Du'Plessis Kirifi coming off.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Ethan Reti coming on.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Josh Setu coming off.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Leone Nawai coming on.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Adam Lennox coming off.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Mitch O'Neill coming on.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Michael Bent coming off.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Perry Lawrence coming on.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Jared Proffit coming off.

69'

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

65'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Julian Savea

64'

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

64'

Tjay Clarke sets up the try.

64'

Taranaki sub Jackson Morgan comes onto the field.

60'

Fiti Sa departs for Taranaki.

60'

Bradley Slater comes on for Taranaki.

55'

Ricky Riccitelli leaves the field.

55'

Callum Harkin comes on for Wellington.

55'

Ruben Love leaves the field.

55'

Jayson Potroz comes on.

51'

Vereniki Tikoisolomone comes off.

51'

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

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Wellington results in a try for Julian Savea.

50'

What a run here by Julian Savea as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

50'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Delany getting some game time.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Filo Paulo being replaced.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Leni Apisai getting some game time.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Penieli Poasa being replaced.

47'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the penalty.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Yota Kamimori coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Xavier Numia coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Taranaki as Tom Franklin goes over.

35'

Trouble here as Josh Jacomb breaches the defence.

33'

AJ Lemalu comes on for Taranaki.

32'

Hemopo Cunningham leaves the field.

32'

Josh Jacomb has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

30'

Trouble here as Josh Setu breaches the defence.

27'

The conversion is on its way from Jackson Garden-Bachop but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

26'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Tjay Clarke

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tjay Clarke bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

24'

Julian Savea played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Taranaki is finished off by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

20'

That's a great try assist by Josh Jacomb.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Jacomb bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vereniki Tikoisolomone bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

18'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Josh Jacomb as it drops short of the posts.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Kini Naholo took full advantage.

12'

Josh Jacomb has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Taranaki are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ricky Riccitelli touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Lennox goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wellington v Taranaki Bulls 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 17th August 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Porirua Park

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

21%

% Of Game In Lead

78%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Apisai

26 - 19

78'

Savea

21 - 19

64'

Savea

16 - 19

50'

Garden-Bachop

11 - 19

47'

Garden-Bachop

8 - 19

40'

Half Time

Jacomb

36'

5 - 19

Franklin

35'

5 - 17

Clarke

5 - 12

24'

Jacomb

21'

0 - 12

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

20'

0 - 10

Riccitelli

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Taranaki Bulls

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Defence Profile

Wellington

Taranaki Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

51%

3-6 secs

25%

37%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

40'

46'

48'

59'

76'

Wellington

Taranaki Bulls

Wellington vs Taranaki Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Taranaki Bulls in Bunnings NPC Round 2 on Sat 17th August 2024 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 in Australia and 19:05 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 1 place in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 1st and Wellington in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wellington vs Taranaki Bulls Squads

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