Otago shine on defence as they beat Manawatu in Palmerston NorthPHOTOSPORT Nathan Tudreu almost scores for Manawatu. Otago turned on a defensive masterclass in their 21-14 win over Manawatu in Palmerston North on Friday night. Manawatu dominated the ball in the second half, but they struggled to make ground through Otago's impressive defence. They had made wholesale changes at the break, including injecting Aaron Cruden into the game, after a flat first half. Otago 21 (Tony Ensor, Matt Faddes, Adam Knight tries; Scott Eade pen, Fletcher Smith pen) Manawatu 14 (Ngani Laumape, Jamie Booth tries; Otere Black con).

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