Rugby NORTHLAND WINS
Counties Beaten, 24-0 (N.Z Press Association) AUCKLAND. September 27 Northland had an easy win. 24-0. over Counties in a rainsodden match at Pukekohe this afternoon Northland's, heavier pack was generally in control, and the smart tactical kicking of L. J Townsend and A. J Bennett behind the scrum usually placed Counties in difficulties As a rehearsal for Northland's challenge for the Ranfurly Shield on Saturday the match was satisfactory, but obviously the team was content to jog to victory Tries for Northland were scored by Townsend. P F Jones. E J Thompson and P Marshall. M Walters, who was in splendid form. converted three tries, and kicked two penalty goals. Walters left the field before the end for attention to the mouth injury he suffered asainst Wellington, but V M Yates, the AH Blaek No 8 played without difficulty in spite of an eye injury a week Or two ago
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29630, 28 September 1961, Page 6
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