THE ALL BLACK TRIALS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21506, 22 June 1935, Page 20

THE ALL BLACK TRIALS

TO TUB I3DITOB OF Hiß PREBB Sir,-—Your correspondent, "Safe Not Brilliant," has evidently got hopelessly astray in his letter of June 16. The two brilliant men, Hart and Oliver, were not in front of Nolan, as he states. These two players were opposed to Nolan. Further he admits that Nolan was brilliant and confident; .but that Gilbert was the best man, despite Nolan's brilliance and confidence. He has failed to quote one instance when Gilbert excelled Nolan in this particular game. Furthermore, this correspondent did not have enough confidence in his judgment until the selectors came to a decision, and'this decision would have been different if Canterbury had a selector on the selection committee. It was the unanimous opinion of the spectators who witnessed this game that Nolan completely overshadowed Gilbert in every aspect of the game. That is the reason why ou?' press and the public in general were surprised when the announcement wa<? made that Gilbert was chosen to go to Wellington. No doubt had Nolan gono to Wellington he would also have gone to Great Britain with the All Black team. I would advise your correspondent when he next goes to a football match to wear stronger glasses, and keep his h6ad clear and c6ol, and give

every player credit where credit is due.—Yours, etc.. FAIR PLAY. June 19, 1935.