WELLINGTON V. AUCKLAND.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13509, 26 August 1907, Page 5

WELLINGTON V. AUCKLAND.

Par 7r«sa AssoeWHom. : WELLINGTON, August 24. ' There was a fine day and a large attondance for the match between Auckland and Wellington. Owing to recent rains, the ground was soft and muddy. The Northern forwards played finely, but their backs were weak. Mainly owing to this the visitors were beaten by 11 to 3. Wellington had four "All Blacks" behind the scrummage, and all of them were wonderfully fast for such a wet ground. Their dash and combination upset Auckland. Their play was in strong contrast to the faulty defensive play of the visiting backs. It was only the slippery ball that saved Auckland from several more tries. However, it is quite likely that on a dry ground the vigorous play of their forwards would have placed a few more points to their credit also. In the first spell Mitchinson scored after a brilliant run, and in the second Anderson obtained two tries, from one of which a goal was kicked. Auckland's score was a try by Francis, who played a groat game.