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Sanita Lavave of the Wellington Pride tries to break a tackle during the Farah Palmer Cup match against Otago in Porirua on Sunday.
Wellington produced a defensive masterclass to beat Otago 13-5 in their Farah Palmer Cup match at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua on Sunday. In addition to working tirelessly in the tackle and the breakdowns, the women from the capital wheeled out a superior scrum to deny Otago a bonus point.
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Reigning champions Canterbury outscored Counties nine tries to two in Christchurch. It also helped that first five-eighth Amanda Rasch was accurate with her kicking, slotting all three of her attempts at goal to contribute eight points.