THE BRITISH TEAM.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20027, 8 September 1930, Page 16

THE BRITISH TEAM.

EASY WIN IN SECOND TEST. SPONG PLAYS BRILLIANTLY. (UXITED miSSS ASSOCIATION—-B? ELECTEIO T£LEQEArH— COPYRIGHT.) (Received September 7tli, 5.5 p.m.) BRISBANE, September 6. In Uio second Test Great Britain beat Australia by "9 points to 14. The teams were:— Britain. Full-back: Bonner. Three-quarters: Xovis, Joues l)avies, Ivnowles, Murray (captain). Halves: Spong, Poole. Forwards: Dunne, Kevr, IT. C. Joucs. Hodgson, Welch. Wilkinson, Beamish, Ivor Jones. Australia; I'ull-back: ■lloss. Three-quarters: Alcfiliie, Towers, Stegall, Brown. Halves: Lavrtoa (captain), Malcolm. Forwards: Thompson, Bonis, Cerutti. Finlay, White, C'lark, iloville, Banks. The victory for the Englishman can be attributed to their more polished play and better understanding in concerted movements which so often found gaps in Australia's defence. Spong was a source of great trouble to the Australians, living up to tho name of "slippery," which he earned in Sydney. Time after time ho initiated movements which had the ball flashing across the field to jS'ovis or Jones-Daviea, and although the lighter Australians tackled like demons, they could not continuo to stem the tide. Play was even in the opening stages, and at hali'-timo the score was 14 to 8 in Britain's favour, but tho Australian supporters had reason to be optimistic, as their men had shown sterling form, tho forwards particularly giving of their best. In fact, the home eight was moro than a match for the visitors .and gave their backs somo opportunities of which they could not take full advantage, owing mainly to the speed of the opposition. However, except for flashes in the second half, the Australians did not play up to tho standard set at the opening, and the British side, playing like a machine, dominated the gome and added fifteen points, while Australia put on only sir. Ivor Joucs was in great kicking form, getting four goals and two penalty goals, also a try. Tba Australians as individuals did not disappoint, but in combined play there often was much to be desired. Several ol' tho British tries were obtained as a result of playors being out of position, but often they were tho result of such flashing play that even a thoroughly organised side would not have been able to stop the fast-moving backs. Lawton, the Australian captain, had an off day and seldom was seen to advantage. JIo was conspicuous in one try scored by his side, twico handling tho ball in a dash that was pretty to see. The best players among the British backs woro Spong, Poole, Jones-Davicß, and Novis, and among tho forwards Hodgson, Wilkinson, and Ivor Jones. lloss, Brown, Malcolm, and Steggall, in the backs, and Banks, Cerutti, Clark, and Finlay, in tho forwards, played well for Australia. CANTERBURY V. SOUTH CANTERBURY. Tho team to represent Canterbury against South Canterbury at Timaru on Saturday nest is as follows: Full-back—A. W. Hoborts (Albion). Three-quarters—K. Thompson (Albion), C. J. Oliver (Merivale), "Vi 7 . Brown (Sydenham). Five-eighths—D. Hav (Old boys), H. Lilburne (Albion). Half-back —T. Hodgkinson (Albion). Hookers —W. Peaso ('Varsity), J. Kirkland (Merivale). Lock —Topi Robinson (Banks Peninsula). Sides—F. J. Foley (Old Boys), C. H. Perkins ('Varsity). Back row—J. 8. Chamberlain (Old Boys), M. Wells- ('Varsity). Wing-forward—lt. K. King ('Varsity). Emergencies—G. D. Innes (Old Boys). A. Carson (Albion), K. Kearney (Merivale). TOURING TEAM. The following players have been selected for the Canterbury Rugby Union's southern tour: — Backs —R A. Fulton (Christchurch), G. F. Hurt (Christchurch), It. Thompson (Albion), H. Lilburne (Albion), C. J. Oliver (Merivale). D. Hay vOld Boys). G. D. Innes (Old Boys), T. F Mullan (Christchurch), T. Hodgkinson (Albiou). Forwards —W. Pease ('Varsity), J. T ' ' land (Merivale), B. J. Taylor (Christchurch), J. Manchester (Christchurch), R. T. Stewart (Christchurch), J. S. Chamberlain (Old Boys), A.Carson ".lion). F. J. Foley (Old Boys), R. v. King ('Varsity), K. Kearnev i, Merivale). Training at Buckett's gymnasium, Tennvson 6treet, at 7.30 p.m. to-mor-row, and ab training around at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday. Absentees from training will bo replaced. Plavers unavailable for selection were S R. Carleton, W. C. Dalley, N. Porterfield, A. I. Cottrell. and J. T. Burrows. The last-named also was not available for the Hawke's Bay and Wellington matches. AUCKLAND (21) V. WAIRARAPA (ID. (PAZSfI ASSOCIATIOH TJSLEGEIM.) AUCKLAND, September 6. Only flashes of brilliant football livened tho Rugby match between Auckland ana Wairarapa, played at Eden Park this aftercoon. Auckland had little difficulty in winning by 21 points to 11. Conditions were ideal. The game started at a great pace, and with th 9 forwards working well in the scrums, Auckland scored two tries in quick succession, both • being converted. After that Auckland was inolinod to rest on its le.nrels. Tho forwards mainly confined their activities to loose play, ana the backs repeatedly tackled high. Wairarapa had countLess opportunities, but poor positional play and wild passing lost more than one certain try. Auckland, on tho other hand, through the enterprising play of Lucas, Hook, and Corner, were able to turn Wairarapa's mistakes to their own advantage. The Wairarapa forwards played a hard, bustling game, ably led by Harvey, whose line-out work and all round play were brilliant. The five-eighths, however, were weak. Their tackling was not sure and on attack they held on far too long. For Auckland tries were scored by Lucm (3), Hook, Haslam, and A. Fioloyeon. Corner converted two and Bueh one. Waitarapa's tries were scored by Jury and Best, Fuller converting one and ticking a magnificent penalty goal. Mr F. E. Sutherland was refers*.

NORTH OTAGO V. SOUTH CANTERBURY. In tha return match between South Canterbury and North Otago, played at Fraser Park Timaru, on Saturday afternoon, tho home' side won by 30 to 17. The heavy rain which fell shortly after midday affected the attendance and the ground, but in spits of tho state of the field tho play was of a high standard. Although the forwards were evenly matched, tho South Canterbury backs who were strengthened by tho inclusion of the All Black—Strang—played a great came, which proved the deciding factor in tho match. Tho previous game between those two teams saw tho North Otago men rally effectively in the closing stages to draw—b all. On Saturday, however, the homo team outclassed their opponents, although North Otago played a hard game in tho sec-ond spell, when their chance of victory was remote D C'allanan. Berry, and bhewan did splendid work for the local forwards, while Strans and Lawson were strong links in the back line. ITollow and Trevathan, the North Otago five-eighths, proved a fine pair of attacking players, while Wills, Sim, and Cameron did good work in the pack In the curtain-raiser South Canterbury dofeated North Otago by 3 to nil, after a grim struggle. TARANAKI BEATS HAWKE'S BAY. fj'ilESS AS6OCUTIOS TELEGRAM.) NEW PLYMOUTH, September G. Taranaki defeated Hawke'e Bay by 22 points to 10. Tho match opened Quietly but developed into a» fast, gruelling , c^~ tremely interesting contest.- Taranaki had a, substantial margin of superiority but many bright incidents were provided by each Bide. The Hawke's Bay men did better than expected, aa Taranaki late in tbo season has developed into an exceptionally strong side. Tho Hawke's Bay score included an excellent field goal, while Taranaki s, with the exception of one penalty, comprised tries and conversions. IN OTHER CENTRES. (PBE3S ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) WANGANUI, September 6. To decide the challengers for tho Charity Cup Pirates 6 beat Technical Old Boys 8. Kaio'rau are winners of the senior cup as a result of boating Marist tho previous Saturday and, Pirates being beaten by Kutana, to-day's match leaves Pirateß and Kaierau to play for tho Charity Cup. WELLINGTON, September C In t'ie annual seven-a-sido Itugbj' competitions, the oemi-finalists wera Mutt and Pctone and Maiist and Berbamporo A. Hutt beat Petone D-3 and Marist narrowly won tiom Berbamporo 3-0. ecoring in tho last few minutes. In the final Marist beat Iliitt 5-0, again scoring shortly before time. Oriental' beat Johnaonvillo S-0 in tho final of the fourth grade seven-a-side. Id the final o: tho ordinary club competitions, third grade, Marist end Petone drew 3-3. and will re-nlay as a curtain-raiser to tho Wellington-llawke'a Bay match next Saturday.