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Canterbury vs Wellington

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

80'

Blair Murray comes on.

77'

Manasa Mataele comes off.

77'

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

76'
Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Losilosivale Filipo

74'

Peter Umaga-Jensen played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Peter Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

74'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Brook Toomalatai getting some game time.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder being replaced.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Nick Hyde getting some game time.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Ben Funnell being replaced.

73'
Conversion

The Canterbury supporters go wild as Fergus Burke successfully kicks the conversion.

69'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ben Funnell places the ball down for the try.

68'
Yellow Card

Teofilo Paulo (Wellington) is shown a yellow card

66'

Canterbury make a substitution with Solomon Alaimalo coming on.

65'

Canterbury make a substitution with Blair Murray coming off.

65'

Wellington sub Sam Howling comes onto the field.

63'

Kyle Preston departs for Wellington.

63'

Canterbury sub Corey Kellow comes onto the field.

63'

Tom Christie departs for Canterbury.

63'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'
Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Blair Murray

62'

Spellbinding play by Dallas McLeod is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Dallas McLeod goes through the gap.

62'

Isi Saumaki comes on for Wellington.

59'

Chicago Doyle leaves the field.

59'

Willi Heinz comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Mitchell Drummond leaves the field.

57'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Clarke kicks the conversion.

57'
Try

A penetrating move by Wellington results in a try for Kyle Preston.

56'

Aidan Morgan played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Aidan Morgan as they get over the gainline!

56'

Teofilo Paulo comes on.

54'

Dominic Bird comes off.

54'

Cameron Orr comes on.

54'

Xavier Numia comes off.

54'

Dominic Ropeti comes on.

54'

Brad Shields comes off.

54'

Tom Heywood comes on.

54'

Joe Moody comes off.

54'

Ryan Crotty comes on.

54'

Rameka Poihipi comes off.

54'

Sam Clarke has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

54'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Sione Halalilo from scoring as they record the try for Wellington.

53'

That's a great try assist by Penieli Poasa.

53'

What a run here by Kyle Preston as they get over the gainline!

53'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fergus Burke kicks the conversion.

51'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Cullen Grace from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

50'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Penieli Poasa getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Josh Southall being replaced.

46'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Sam Darry getting some game time.

46'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tahlor Cahill being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Fergus Burke adds the two points for Canterbury.

43'
Try

Nobody was going to stop Blair Murray from scoring that try!

42'

Wellington make a substitution with Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with PJ Sheck coming off.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Aidan Morgan coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Tjay Clarke coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

37'
Conversion

Sam Clarke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'
Try

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

34'

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

34'

Tjay Clarke takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

22'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Losilosivale Filipo

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Losilosivale Filipo bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Tjay Clarke.

21'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

18'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Blair Murray

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Blair Murray bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

17'

Chay Fihaki sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Rameka Poihipi took full advantage.

14'
Conversion

Tjay Clarke converts the try.

12'
Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Josh Southall

11'

Brad Shields played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Losilosivale Filipo goes through the gap.

5'

The defensive line has been broken as Chay Fihaki goes through the gap.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Canterbury v Wellington
Sat 26th August 2023, 09:05pm CDT

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +5
Canterbury
Wellington
Canterbury
Time in lead
Wellington
0
Mins in lead
64
0%
% Of Game In Lead
80%
59%
Possession Last 10 min
41%
0
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
Filipo
74'
31 - 36
Burke
31 - 31
69'
Funnell
29 - 31
68'
Paulo
66'
24 - 31
Murray
24 - 31
62'
Clarke
57'
19 - 31
Preston
56'
19 - 29
Halalilo
53'
19 - 24
Burke
19 - 19
51'
Grace
17 - 19
50'
Burke
12 - 19
43'
Murray
10 - 19
42'
Half Time
Clarke
36'
5 - 19
Umaga-Jensen
34'
5 - 17
Filipo
21'
5 - 12
Murray
5 - 7
17'
Clarke
12'
0 - 7
Southall
11'
0 - 5
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.4
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3
12
Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury
Wellington
More Less More
9
22m Entries
12
3.44
22m Conversion
3
4
Line Breaks
7
120
Carries
127
22
Kicks
22
213
Post Contact Meters
372

Defence Profile

Canterbury
Wellington
More Less More
11
Dominant Tackles
8
152
Tackles Made
139
26
Tackles Missed
15
2
Turnovers Won
6
1
Tackle Turnover
3
14
Tackle Offload Allowed
9

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
67%
69%
3-6 secs
16%
20%
6+ secs
10%
11%
89
Rucks Won
96

Other Fixtures

28 - 26
FT

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