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Otago vs Southland Stags

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Bob Martin comes on for Otago.

80'

Nathan Hastie leaves the field.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Scott Gregory bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

77'

Samuel Nemec-Vial comes on.

75'

Charlie Powell comes off.

75'

Benjamin Lopas comes on.

75'

Abraham Pole comes off.

75'

Jae Broomfield comes on.

75'

Jona Nareki comes off.

75'

Aukusitino Salanoa comes on.

75'

Jack Taylor comes off.

75'

Connor Collins comes on.

75'

Nic Shearer comes off.

75'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Casey getting some game time.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Harry Taylor being replaced.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Moana Takataka getting some game time.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Whaanga took full advantage.

66'

Southland make a substitution with Paula Latu coming on.

66'

Southland make a substitution with Morgan Mitchell coming off.

66'

Southland sub Cian Hurley comes onto the field.

61'

Sam Fischli departs for Southland.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.

59'

Cameron Millar steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

58'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Mika Muliaina kicks the conversion.

55'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Nic Shearer from scoring as they record the try for Southland.

54'
Yellow Card

Sam Gilbert (Otago) is shown a yellow card

54'

What a run here by Scott Gregory as they get over the gainline!

50'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Fahey getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Sexton being replaced.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman getting some game time.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Henry Bell being replaced.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Matt Whaanga getting some game time.

47'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Rory van Vugt being replaced.

47'

Scott Gregory makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Southland make a substitution with Mika Muliaina coming on.

43'

Southland make a substitution with Byron Smith coming off.

43'

Southland make a substitution with Faletoi Peni coming on.

42'

Southland make a substitution with Matt Whaanga coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Jack Taylor being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Otago make a substitution with Josh Timu coming on.

40'

Otago make a substitution with Jae Broomfield coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

40'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Otago as Will Stodart goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Jona Nareki being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'
Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'
Try

What an effort there by Christian Lio-Willie as they score the try.

36'

Jae Broomfield comes on for Otago.

33'

Josh Timu leaves the field.

33'
Penalty Goal

The Southland supporters go wild as Byron Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Mitchell Dunshea breaches the defence.

28'
Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar adds the points for Otago.

24'

Southland make a substitution with Ale Aho coming on.

16'

Southland make a substitution with Woody Kirkwood coming off.

16'
Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

16'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Sam Gilbert leads to a try for Otago

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Gilbert took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Millar is finished off with a try.

15'

Byron Smith has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Jack Taylor places the ball down for the try.

12'

Charles Elton comes on for Otago.

9'

Will Tucker leaves the field.

9'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Southland Stags v Otago
Southland Stags v Otago
Bunnings NPC - Round 1
Bunnings NPC - Round 1
Sat 2nd August 2025, 12:35pm HKT
Sat 2nd August 2025, 12:35pm HKT
Invercargill Rugby Park
Invercargill Rugby Park
Referee
James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +9
Southland Stags
Otago
Southland Stags
Time in lead
Otago
3
Mins in lead
66
4%
% Of Game In Lead
81%
86%
Possession Last 10 min
14%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Muliaina
15 - 24
55'
Shearer
13 - 24
54'
Gilbert
54'
8 - 24
Half Time
Millar
40'
8 - 24
Stodart
40'
8 - 22
Millar
37'
8 - 17
Lio-Willie
36'
8 - 15
Smith
8 - 10
32'
Millar
24'
5 - 10
Millar
16'
5 - 7
Gilbert
15'
5 - 5
Taylor
5 - 0
12'
Start

Win Probability

Southland Stags
34%
Draw
1%
Otago
65%
Scrum-Won by Bob Martin

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
0.9
13
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.2
5
Entries

Attack Profile

Southland Stags
Otago
More Less More

Defence Profile

Southland Stags
Otago
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
72%
55%
3-6 secs
22%
36%
6+ secs
6%
9%
141
Rucks Won
78

Last 5 Penalties

54'
57'
60'
63'
65'
Southland Stags
Otago

Other Fixtures

22 - 17
FT
47 - 17
FT
24 - 35
FT
24 - 46
FT
49 - 17
FT
19 - 15
FT
7 - 41
FT
5 - 7
FT
33 - 15
FT
WOMENS
22 - 39
FT
21 - 27
FT
29 - 10
FT

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