FOOTBALL.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 6495, 23 September 1915, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

I Tauranga v. Te Puke. 1 Rugby enthusiasts arc looking for- - pj w itb keen interest to the return "gtch to be played on the local domain 155 Saturday between the representatives of the Tauranga and Te Puke I nion*. When the teams met at Te Puke on the 31th inst., Te Puke won by three points to nil, and if each district places its full strength in the field on Saturday next another close contest may be expected. The match is the last of the current season that jll _ c played here and no doubt there tojjl be a large attendance of the pub},C' THE TAURANGA TEAM. Tauranga will be reprssented by the flowing:—Fullback, P. Prendergast; j three-quarters, Mordhu, A. Hicks, D. Po3le; five-eighths, J. Meharry, G. Siane; half, A. Hebberley; wing forward, Witana Murray; forwards, E. Plum'mer, S. Cleal, J. Murray, Bulj,ck, Walter Murray, Darby, H. Ci-tles. prendergast, 9st 21b —Hails from the Hike's Bay district. He has betn we ll tested as a full-back, and though rather light is an excellent tackier and a sure fielder. Morehu, 12at 2ib—W.ng three-quar-ter. A sterling player, who has represented Tauranga on numerous occasions. Very fa?t; effective in attack; md a real stonewall in defence. A. Hicks, list 131b—Admirably suited for the position of centre threequartsr. A very powerful kick—place, drop, or punt—and a clean lielder.. D. Poole, 12at 51b~~Has represented the Horowhenua district and made a fine showing in the match at Te Puna Point on Saturday last; fleet of foot, Very nippy, and well versed , in the finer points of the game he will piove an acquisition to the threequarter line. J. Meharry, 10it 71b—A promising young player, who thoroughly deserves the rep honours which he has won this season; unselfish, uses his head welj, and looks after the threequarters when opportunity arises. G. Slane, list 51b—The safest back in the Union: clever in the field and a sound tackier; a raagnifcent kick and makes good use ot the touch line. A., Heberley, 9st 111b- Knows all the finer points of rtugby and if his forwards are solid enough to hold the opposing pack, he may be relied upon 4 to play an important part in the struggle. » Witana Murray, 143t 31b—Very fas£; dash characterises his play; makes numerous openings and continuously harasses the opposing rearguard. E. Plummer, list 61b—Will play in the front row; a great grafter and x hooks well.

S. Gleal, 12at 21b—Formerly represented the Auckland College and Grammer School. Will hook with Plu'mmer. Works like a Trojan; clever with his feet and drib'blea the leather with telling effect. J. Murray, 14st 51b—Has led Matakana in many a valiant charge. The veteran of the fifteen; plays a" bard game; fast iri the open and hard to check.

—. Bullock, 129t—A new player in this district, who hails from Hawke's Bay; grafts from start to iinish; has a thorough knowledge of tha game; ?i)d makes numerous opening! for the hack division. - \ , Walter Murray, 13at 101b—One of the supports; has plenty of experience and puts much dash into his play. ! . Darby, list 101b—One of the formidable Matakana forwards. A young "player, with lots of pace, wno should be able to justify his inclusion in the rep team. H. Castles, list 81b—Has represen- | ted Tauranga on several occasions. A steady graiter, who is always on the ball. • THE TE PUKE FIFTEEN. The honour of Te Puke will be upheld by: Fullback, Abraham; tbreujnartera, S. McEwen, J. Marara, K. Wkmj nve : eighths, Timqti, Taile; ««i J. Harawera; wing forward, B. fillips; forwards, W. Webster, P. toy, M. Ririnui, Tiwha, Philip,. M. toy, Hini. The emergencies are: W««!, T. Paul, and E. Kokiri. ' Abraham-A burly fullback, weighing about 15st. In spite of his weight* n «ißas active as a kitten. He is a] J«y capable fielder and is an exceed-! m powerful kick, who* makes full | »8e of the touch line. S. Melton is a dashing threequarter, I w» tin muster up a lot of pace and »*ps in no small degree to make the wee-qqarter line the formidable como'Mtwn that it undoubtedly is. J. Marara-- Well known as a Rangac*n» UnsurPassable in the position of «nire threequarter; effective in « ack, sound in defence, and quick to seize openings. HjKokiti-Probably the best attackvl VV' ake a Place Jn any team. i__7m? stand works like a piece of 2i on ry when the backs are in

siriS!" Mcl Wte ' «» t«"> fi*e*g«e I Tkn a„ E0°d Va'/' ibe Utter '•»«ibiek "" RansaT.o'r,» Wera ' who hi'a represented ts'l^T' win 8 fo™ard, is another hffi^W" who has a good oPPosing backs and ,giSa blg faCt°rin tde _forwar(,s» W« Webster, ? nd Tiwha are lhree valud Were Previ°usly associat an^uard g° to make d/ J' BCoUlld aiul lhe two flf" S°leCted Btreng^, the lo I provide a VGry »n----leP»iralJ_«f_gßle' and Bhould well who witness it.