THE DECISIVE TEST.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 188, 11 August 1930, Page 6

THE DECISIVE TEST.

The test match played in Wellington on Saturday was decisive in two ways. It gave New Zealand the rubber, and it .showed the New Zealand team as more definitely superior than in either of the other two matches that it won. In the first three matches, of which Britain won the first and ( New Zealand the second and third, there was' only five points difference in the aggregate scores. New Zealand has taught Britain a good deal, and the present/British side has made the return of playing right through its programme here an open and attractive game, which will have some influence upon our own style of play. All New Zealanders will admit cheerfully that the British side are opponents to be respected and admired. Whether they are the best British side that has visited us is a matter of opinion. At its best—that is, while it was playing in Australia—Bedell-Sivright's side may have been stronger. It will not be questioned, however, that no other side from any country has played such attractive football. Incidentally their 'play has shown that Rugby under the old rules can be as fast as players can make it, and as spectacular as any spectator can wish. It must be remembered, too, that the side is not fully representative* of Britain's strength, and that one of its two finest players has played in only one match. It has been a memorable tour, and now it is over, New Zealanders will have a little time to give to the Budget and other less important national problems.