Manawatu finally have a win on the board

Manawatu have recovered from five straight losses but the question remains: can Otago do the same? But let's not worry about that just yet. Manawatu beat Wellington 36-24. Manawatu scored from tries by Shannon Paku, Hadleigh Parkes, Fraser Stone, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, four penalties and a conversion by Isaac Thompson, and a conversion by Craig Clare. Wellington scored from two tries by Tajhon Mailata, one try each by Alipate Leiua and Julian Savea, and two conversions by Fa'atonu Fili. Scott Fugistaller was sent to the bin in the 43rd minute for coming into a ruck from an offside position.