Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Western Force vs Highlanders

Western Force
15
vs
25
Highlanders
  • Time Fri, May 21, 2021, 9:45 AM
  • Location HBF Park
  • Referee Nic Berry
Western Force
Western Force
Highlanders
Highlanders
  • Wagner78'
  • Cubelli38'
Tries
  • Gregory60'
  • Gregory35'
  • Johnstone22'
  • Nareki11'
  • Miotti39'
Conversions
  • Hunt12'
  • Miotti28'
Penalty Goals
  • Hunt31'
Western Force
Western Force
Highlanders
Highlanders
Attack
2Tries4
380Metres344
135Carries94
15Defenders Beaten12
8Clean Breaks5
208Passes153
6Offloads5
15Turnovers Conceded13
Defence
103Tackles165
12Missed Tackles15
2Turnovers Won11
Kicking
31Kicks in Play37
1/2Conversions1/4
1/1Penalty Goals1/1
N/ADrop GoalsN/A
0Charged Down1
560Kick From Hand Metres715
14In Touch14
13Opponent Collection19
67%Success40%
20Possession Lost25
3Possession Retained1
Breakdown
102Rucks Won66
5Rucks Lost1
95%Rucks Success Rate98%
2Mauls Won4
Set Plays
13Lineouts Won19
1Lineouts Lost1
92%Lineouts Success Rate95%
4Scrums Won7
1Scrums Lost1
80%Scrums Success Rate87%
Possession
56%Possession43%
48%First Half52%
63%Second Half37%
81%Ball Possession Last 10 Mins19%
Discipline
12Penalties Conceded9
0Red Cards0
1Yellow Cards0
7Penalty Conceded Own Half6
Western Force
Western Force
Highlanders
Highlanders
Tom Robertson
1Tom Robertson
Ayden Johnstone
1Ayden Johnstone
Feleti Kaitu'u
2Feleti Kaitu'u
Ash Dixon
2Ash Dixon (C)
Santiago Medrano
3Santiago Medrano
Siate Tokolahi
3Siate Tokolahi
Ryan McCauley
4Ryan McCauley
Pari Pari Parkinson
4Pari Pari Parkinson
Sitaleki Timani
5Sitaleki Timani
Bryn Evans
5Bryn Evans
Fergus Lee-Warner
6Fergus Lee-Warner
Shannon Frizell
6Shannon Frizell
Kane Koteka
7Kane Koteka
Billy Harmon
7Billy Harmon
Tim Anstee
8Tim Anstee
Hugh Renton
8Hugh Renton
Tomas Cubelli
9Tomas Cubelli
Aaron Smith
9Aaron Smith (C)
Jake McIntyre
10Jake McIntyre
Mitch Hunt
10Mitch Hunt
Jordan Olowofela
11Jordan Olowofela
Jona Nareki
11Jona Nareki
Henry Taefu
12Henry Taefu
Scott Gregory
12Scott Gregory
Kyle Godwin
13Kyle Godwin (C)
Michael Collins
13Michael Collins
Richard Kahui
14Richard Kahui
Sio Tomkinson
14Sio Tomkinson
Rob Kearney
15Rob Kearney
Josh Ioane
15Josh Ioane
Substitutes
Andrew Ready
16Andrew Ready
Liam Coltman
16Liam Coltman
Angus Wagner
17Angus Wagner
Ethan De Groot
17Ethan De Groot
Greg Holmes
18Greg Holmes
Josh Hohneck
18Josh Hohneck
Ollie Callan
19Ollie Callan
Josh Dickson
19Josh Dickson
Brynard Stander
20Brynard Stander
Kazuki Himeno
20Kazuki Himeno
Ian Prior
21Ian Prior
Kayne Hammington
21Kayne Hammington
Domingo Miotti
22Domingo Miotti
James Lentjes
22James Lentjes
Jake Strachan
23Jake Strachan
Ngatungane Punivai
23Ngatungane Punivai
Coaches
Tim Sampson
Aaron Mauger
80+1End Of Second HalfIt's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.
80Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 100 rucks so far this game.
78Try AssistIan Prior sets up the try.
78Conversion - Hit Right PostDomingo Miotti hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.
78Try - Close rangeAngus Wagner scores the try from close range.
74Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 80 rucks so far this game.
74Player Good TacklesMichael Collins has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
72Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 60 rucks so far this game.
72Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.
71Substitution onWestern Force sub Ollie Callan comes onto the field.
71Substitution offKane Koteka departs for Western Force.
71Substitution onJake Strachan comes on for Western Force.
71Substitution offRob Kearney leaves the field.
71Substitution onAngus Wagner comes on.
71Substitution offTom Robertson comes off.
70Player Good TacklesBryn Evans has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
69Substitution onKane Koteka comes on.
69Substitution offSantiago Medrano comes off.
66Substitution onSantiago Medrano comes on.
66Substitution offKane Koteka comes off.
66Substitution onHighlanders decide to make a substitution, with James Lentjes getting some game time.
66Substitution offHighlanders decide to make a substitution, with Billy Harmon being replaced.
66Substitution onHighlanders make a substitution with Kayne Hammington coming on.
66Substitution offHighlanders make a substitution with Aaron Smith coming off.
66Substitution onWestern Force sub Brynard Stander comes onto the field.
66Substitution offRyan McCauley departs for Western Force.
61Substitution onIan Prior comes on for Western Force.
61Substitution offTomas Cubelli leaves the field.
61Conversion - Missed LeftMitch Hunt has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.
60Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Scott Gregory.
60Try AssistSpellbinding play by Mitch Hunt is finished off with a try.
59Substitution onAndrew Ready comes on.
59Substitution offFeleti Kaitu'u comes off.
59Substitution onKazuki Himeno comes on.
59Substitution offHugh Renton comes off.
59Substitution onJosh Dickson comes on.
59Substitution offPari Pari Parkinson comes off.
58Yellow cardGreg Holmes (Western Force) is shown a yellow card.
58Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 40 rucks so far this game.
54Clean BreakWhat a run here by Kane Koteka as they gets over the gainline!.
54Substitution onWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Greg Holmes getting some game time.
54Substitution offWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Medrano being replaced.
52Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 60 rucks so far this game.
52Clean BreakRob Kearney makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
52Substitution onHighlanders make a substitution with Josh Hohneck coming on.
52Substitution offHighlanders make a substitution with Siate Tokolahi coming off.
52Substitution onHighlanders sub Liam Coltman comes onto the field.
52Substitution offAsh Dixon departs for Highlanders.
46Substitution onEthan De Groot comes on for Highlanders.
46Substitution offAyden Johnstone leaves the field.
46Player Good TacklesScott Gregory has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
46Player Good TacklesBilly Harmon has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
41Clean BreakFabulous play by Highlanders has led to Sio Tomkinson being able to wriggle through a gap.
41Player Good TacklesKane Koteka has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
41Player Good TacklesSitaleki Timani has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
40Start Of Second HalfThe second half is underway.
40End Of First HalfThe half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.
39Conversion - KickedDomingo Miotti converts the try.
38Try AssistHenry Taefu played a key part in that try.
38Clean BreakTrouble here as Henry Taefu breaches the defence.
38Try - Passing MoveA series of passes by Western Force results in a try for Tomas Cubelli.
37Conversion - Missed RightMitch Hunt curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
35Try - Close rangeHighlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Scott Gregory touching down.
35Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Aaron Smith.
32Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 40 rucks so far this game.
31Penalty Goal - KickedMitch Hunt kicks the penalty.
29Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.
28Penalty Goal - KickedDomingo Miotti has kicked a penalty goal.
24Conversion - Missed RightMitch Hunt has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.
22Try - Rolling maulThe Highlanders pack has powered over for Ayden Johnstone to score the try.
21Substitution onDomingo Miotti comes on.
21Substitution offJake McIntyre comes off.
20Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 20 rucks so far this game.
12Conversion - KickedMitch Hunt has kicked a conversion.
11Try AssistAaron Smith sets up the try.
11Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Aaron Smith took full advantage.
11Try - Passing MoveGreat hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Jona Nareki.
4Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 20 rucks so far this game.
2Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Sitaleki Timani goes through the gap.
0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows his whistle.