“TONIC WIN”

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29265, 25 July 1960, Page 16

“TONIC WIN”

Manager Is Delighted (From GRAEME JENKINS, N.Z.P.A Staff Correspondent] CAPE TOWN, July 24. New Zealand’s win in the second test at Newlands on Saturday was due in the first place to a resurgence in the forward game and in the second to a magnificent game by the full-back, D. B, Clarke, said the assistant-manager . and coach of the All Blacks (Mr J, L. Sullivan) after the match.

“Luck was also on our side and it was good to see our backs running and handling properly for a change. It was also a tonic to see that it is not only us who make mistakes in our handling,” he said. “Although we were by no means perfect, our form was such that there now is much better hope for the future.” The team manager (Mr T. H. Pearce) said: “Naturally we are very delighted with the win. The game was hard, but clean, and both sides were a credit to their respective countries. All of our side played well, with Don Clarke in wonderful form. The win will be a great tonic.” Press Comment “Don Clarke Man Of the Match,” “Relentless Attack of New Zealanders,” and “Test Victory To All Blacks”, are head-

lines in the “Cape Argus” over the story of New Zealand's win A. C. Parker wrote: "Gaining a grip on the game in the second half, New Zealand richly deserved to win, and level the series. The All Black forwards merit the highest praise for their sustained and relentless effort in the second half. Don Clarke, with eight points, was unquestionably the man of the match.”

The same paper carries interviews with J. A. J. Pickard, who captained Western Province against the All Blacks the previous Saturday, and with M. M. “Boy” Louw. Louw said the best side won. "Don Clarke’s display was magnificent—the best I have ever seen,” he said. Pickard, on the other hand, considered Clarke was made to look good by inept kicking by the Springbok backs. The president of the Australian union (Mr T. McCormack) who arrived two days before the match, at the end of a world tour, said: “The best side undoubtedly won, but the inept tactical kicking of the Springbok backs contributed to their defeat.”