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Auckland

21 - 29

Full Time

Wellington

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

80'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Anton Segner

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Anton Segner bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

75'

Zarn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nigel Ah Wong bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

75'

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

70'

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

70'

Auckland make a substitution with Xavi Taele coming on.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Caleb Tangitau coming off.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Mitch McLeod coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Kyle Preston coming off.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Kemara Hauiti-Parapara coming on.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming off.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Ola Tauelangi coming on.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Adrian Choat coming off.

65'

Wellington sub Dominic Ropeti comes onto the field.

62'

Brad Shields departs for Wellington.

62'

Wellington sub PJ Sheck comes onto the field.

62'

Siale Lauaki departs for Wellington.

62'

Wellington sub Akira Ieremia comes onto the field.

62'

Filo Paulo departs for Wellington.

62'

Wellington sub Leni Apisai comes onto the field.

62'

Penieli Poasa departs for Wellington.

62'

Auckland sub Michael Curry comes onto the field.

61'

Josh Beehre departs for Auckland.

61'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Du'Plessis Kirifi touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Matt Proctor is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Riley Higgins goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Riley Higgins goes through the gap.

58'

Matt Proctor comes on.

51'

Julian Savea comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Jackson Garden-Bachop steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Sama Malolo getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Soane Vikena being replaced.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Lay getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a being replaced.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao getting some game time.

46'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata being replaced.

46'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Zarn Sullivan getting some game time.

46'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Alex Harford being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Alex Harford adds the two points for Auckland.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Akira Ioane dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Hugo Plummer being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the two points for Wellington.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Peter Umaga-Jensen as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Peter Umaga-Jensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Riley Higgins being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jackson Garden-Bachop will have to re-adjust the radar.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Wellington is finished off by Tjay Clarke, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Tjay Clarke being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

34'

Yota Kamimori comes on for Wellington.

33'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

33'

Trouble here as Tjay Clarke breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Alex Harford makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Nigel Ah Wong

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nigel Ah Wong bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Lolagi Visinia.

21'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Kyle Preston

14'

Spellbinding play by Pepesana Patafilo is finished off with a try.

14'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Tanielu Tele'a took full advantage.

11'

Alex Harford steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Wellington 
  
 Bunnings NPC - Round 1 
  
 Fri 9th August 2024, 03:35am EDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

70%

81%

Possession Last 10 min

19%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sullivan

21 - 29

76'

Segner

19 - 29

75'

Garden-Bachop

61'

14 - 29

Kirifi

60'

14 - 27

Garden-Bachop

51'

14 - 22

Harford

14 - 19

46'

Ioane

12 - 19

46'

Half Time

Garden-Bachop

40'

7 - 19

Umaga-Jensen

39'

7 - 17

Clarke

34'

7 - 12

Harford

7 - 7

22'

Ah Wong

5 - 7

21'

Garden-Bachop

15'

0 - 7

Preston

14'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Wellington

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Wellington

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

48%

3-6 secs

26%

32%

6+ secs

16%

143

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

55'

64'

66'

78'

Auckland

Wellington

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28 - 5

35 - 15

45 - 35

52 - 24

49 - 10

38 - 10

22 - 18

33 - 21

31 - 41

14 - 16

15 - 24

35 - 29

40 - 21

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