ALTERED DRAW

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30480, 30 June 1964, Page 14

ALTERED DRAW

Effect Of Tourney

In ap attempt to find the best team to represent Canterbury in the 1964 national Rothman s Inter-club tournament. the board of control of the Can terbury Rugby League last evening decided to alter the draw for the last two rounds

It had been found that the co-leaders. Hornby and Christchurch, had been drawn to meet on July 18 while the Can terbury team was playing Wellington at Wellington. Mr E. G. Blazey suggested the draw be changed to allow the leaders to meet on July 11. Mr L. R. Huston (aid Papanui would then have a grievance as it would meet Christchurch while the representative team was away. The two top teams must be given the opportunity of meeting while at full strength. Str Blazey said. j The secretary. Mr D. G. Gay 'nor. said the clubs had been [informed of the draw and that [the Rothmans team would be I named after the round that would be completed on July is.

Mr Blazey s motion that the rounds be changed was carried Hornby will now meet Christ - church ob July 11 and Adding ton on July 18. Christchurch A ill play Papanui on July 18.

Maori, Pakeha Teams

The following teams have, been selected to take part in a curtain-raiser between Maori and Pakeha teams be. fore the inter-island match on Saturday.

Maori: G. Thompson: C. C. Preece, J. Hawthorne. E. Kere opa, J. Martin: W. Karina, L. Te Huia: J. L. White; N. Wake field. T. Smith; M. Mohl (cap tain). A. Tuuta (one to be selected). Reserves: Simon. T. Tamihana, N. Huata. R. Cotter

Pakeha: P. J. Tongue: R. Moffat. J. D. M. Walshe. D. Robinson. P. G. Skerton; R Neiman. W. J. Godfrey: R- H. Turton (captain): T. L. Btsman, E. J. Tavendale: T. Parker. B. T Barron; J. A. Flanagan. Re serves: J. B. Kennedy. D. McCosh. P. L. P. Doig, N. B. Adkins.

The coaches are Messrs D. L. Blanchard (Pakeha) and R. K Andrews (Maori). The managers appointed were Messrs A. Meadows (Pakeha) and Andrews (Maori). Maori team practice Show Grounds, Tuesdajr and Thursday. 7 p.m. Pakeha practice. Linwood Park, Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. —Advt.