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Taranaki Bulls vs Wellington

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

80'

The defensive line has been broken as Kylem O'Donnell goes through the gap.

76'

Taranaki have won 80 rucks so far this game.

76'

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

75'

Brad Tucker comes on for Taranaki.

74'

Toa Halafihi leaves the field.

74'

Malo Tuitama comes on.

74'

Regan Verney comes off.

74'

Donald Maaka comes on.

71'

Adrian Wyrill comes off.

71'
Conversion

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Stephen Perofeta successfully kicks the conversion.

71'

Sheridan Rangihuna comes on.

70'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes off.

70'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Sitiveni Paongo getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Lachlan Boshier sets up the try.

70'
Try

Incisive passing by Taranaki is finished off by Waisake Naholo, as he goes over for the try.

70'

What a run here by Lachlan Boshier as he gets over the gainline!.

70'

Du'Plessis Kirifi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

66'

Wellington make a substitution with Galu Taufale coming on.

65'

Wellington make a substitution with Teariki Ben-Nicholas coming off.

65'

Wellington sub Isaia Walker-Leawere comes onto the field.

65'

Sam Lousi departs for Wellington.

65'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Daniel Kirkpatrick kicks the conversion.

65'

Jared Proffit comes on for Taranaki.

65'

Mitchell Graham leaves the field.

65'

Kylem O'Donnell comes on.

65'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes off.

65'

Wes Goosen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

64'
Try

Asafo Aumua goes on his own for a try.

64'

Taranaki have won 60 rucks so far this game.

63'

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

59'

Michael Kainga comes on.

59'

Angus Taavao-Matau comes off.

59'

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

58'
Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Regan Verney.

58'

Sean Wainui has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

58'

Wellington have won 80 rucks so far this game.

57'

Mitchell Graham has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Toa Halafihi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

56'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Adrian Wyrill being able to wriggle through a gap.

55'

Joe Apikotoa comes on.

54'

Alex Fidow comes off.

54'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Sakaria getting some game time.

54'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Tolu Fahamokioa being replaced.

54'

Stephen Perofeta has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi sets up the try.

53'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Taranaki is finished off by Lachlan Boshier.

53'

Trouble here as Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi breaches the defence.

53'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adrian Wyrill bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

51'

Taranaki have won 40 rucks so far this game.

51'
Penalty Goal

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

43'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

41'

Taranaki make a substitution with Waisake Naholo coming on.

40'

Taranaki make a substitution with Jonathan Faauli coming off.

40'

Taranaki sub Fin Hoeata comes onto the field.

40'

Brad Tucker departs for Taranaki.

40'

Ricky Riccitelli comes on for Taranaki.

40'

Sione Lea leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'
Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the penalty.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Stephen Perofeta adds the two points for Taranaki.

37'

Spellbinding play by Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi is finished off with a try.

36'
Try

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

36'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean Wainui took full advantage.

36'

Taranaki have won 20 rucks so far this game.

33'
Conversion

Stephen Perofeta does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Stephen Perofeta played a key part in that try.

32'
Try

A series of passes by Taranaki results in a try for Charlie Ngatai.

32'

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Ngatai goes through the gap.

32'

What a run here by Jonathan Faauli as he gets over the gainline!.

31'

Daniel Kirkpatrick comes on.

28'

Trent Renata comes off.

28'

Regan Verney makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

26'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Sione Lea being able to wriggle through a gap.

25'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

23'

Jackson Garden-Bachop can consider himself unlucky as he sees the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

23'
Conversion

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

18'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Julian Savea leads to a try for Wellington.

17'

Trouble here as Julian Savea breaches the defence.

17'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

16'

That's a great try assist by Trent Renata.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Trent Renata bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

15'
Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Ben Lam.

15'
Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a penalty goal.

13'

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

11'

What a tackle there by Seta Tamanivalu as he saves a certain try!.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Trent Renata took full advantage.

9'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

8'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara sets up the try.

7'
Try

A stunning solo try from Asafo Aumua.

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Asafo Aumua goes through the gap.

7'

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

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Match Details

Wellington v Taranaki Bulls
Bunnings NPC - Round 2
Fri 25th August 2017, 10:35pm EDT
Westpac Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +16
Wellington
Taranaki Bulls
Wellington
Time in lead
Taranaki Bulls
75
Mins in lead
0
91%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
0%
Possession Last 10 min
%
0
Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time
Perofeta
71'
42 - 26
Naholo
70'
42 - 24
Kirkpatrick
42 - 19
65'
Aumua
40 - 19
64'
Verney
35 - 19
58'
Boshier
53'
30 - 19
Garden-Bachop
30 - 14
43'
Half Time
Garden-Bachop
27 - 14
40'
Perofeta
37'
24 - 14
Wainui
36'
24 - 12
Perofeta
32'
24 - 7
Ngatai
32'
24 - 5
Garden-Bachop
24 - 0
18'
Savea
22 - 0
17'
Garden-Bachop
17 - 0
16'
Lam
15 - 0
15'
Garden-Bachop
10 - 0
13'
Garden-Bachop
7 - 0
8'
Aumua
5 - 0
7'
Start

Attack Profile

Wellington
Taranaki Bulls
More Less More
0
22m Entries
0
0
22m Conversion
0
10
Line Breaks
16
128
Carries
123
9
Kicks
14
0
Post Contact Meters
0

Defence Profile

Wellington
Taranaki Bulls
More Less More
0
Dominant Tackles
0
103
Tackles Made
113
30
Tackles Missed
25
6
Turnovers Won
7
0
Tackle Turnover
0
0
Tackle Offload Allowed
0

Other Fixtures

29 - 45
FT

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