Georgina McCullough of Otago is tackled. PHOTO: Getty ImagesThe Otago Spirit have been beaten 39-8 by Counties-Manukau at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon. The home side gave their all and never threw the towel in against a big and skilful visiting side. The visitors led 17-8 at halftime and Otago had chances in the second half but the score blew out at the end. Counties-Manukau 39 (Aroha Savage 2, Lauryn Steed, Waikohika Flesher, Stacey Brown, Kararaina Wire-Kohu, Feofa'aki Piliu tries; Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu 2 con), Otago 8 (Rebecca Todd try; Rosie Kelly pen).

Source: Otago Daily Times September 22, 2018 04:07 UTC