Georgina McCullough of Otago is tackled. PHOTO: Getty Images
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).