CHARITY MATCH

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30497, 20 July 1964, Page 14

CHARITY MATCH

Cantabrians Beaten, 36-32 In a high-scoring match at Southbridge yesterday, a Southbridge Invitation XV beat the Cantabrians, 36-32..' The match was organised to aid Tony Freeman, who lost his family in a road accident early this year. A large crowd estimated at 3000 saw many bright movements which often swept from one end of the field to the other. Many prominent Canterbury players, both past and present, were seen in action. The veteran All Black, D. Young, showed he has lost none of his old skills and J. Hotop and R. M. Smith were often prominent. In the Cantabrian back line, L. Davis played an outstanding game, giving his outsides beautiful service and running judiciously. A local player, R. Wards, showed ability on attack and kept W. F McCormick quiet with his copybook tackles. The Invitation XV pack was in splendid form. Often it spreadeagied the opposition with powerful bursts and quick short passing. J. Le Lievre and R. G. Fraser were often prominent in this respect. E. Veal, showed surprising speed in the loose and M. Meikle was often a dominant figure in the line-outs. M. Millar had a field day, scoring 17 points, while S. Leary contributed 13 points for the Invitation XV Tries for the Southbridge Invitation XV were scored by A. Wyllie (2), Fraser, D. A. Arnold, A. G. Steel, Childs, A. E. Hopkinson and D. C. Leary, who also kicked five conversions. Hopkinson converted his own try. Apart from Millar, who scored two tries, kicked four conversions and one penalty goal, the Cantabrian's tries were scored by W. M. Birtwistle, Veal, D. J. Graham and McCormick. B. R. Prestidge scored the other three points with a dropped goal. Referee: Mr L. S. Kirk.

Shield Team Selected (N.Z. Press Association) NEW PLYMOUTH. July 19. The lock, A. E. Smith, has recovered from a knee injury to be included in the Taranaki team to play the first Ranfurly Shield defence of the season, against Buller at New Plymouth on Wednesday. A Taranaki representative lock, M. Graham, was selected as a reserve but he suffered a broken leg in a match for his club team on Saturday. The team is: I. O’Dowda; E. J. Keith, K. P. Hurley, T. N. Wolfe; T. P. O’Sullivan, R. H. Brown (captain); K. C. Briscoe; G. D. Hayes; M. C. Wills, W. R. Coles, A. E. Smith, T. D. Jenkins; J. R. Carroll, P. B. Mac, J. Major. Reserves.—Backs: R. O’Dowda, R. J. Urbahn, B. Wallis, C. Walters. Forwards: F. Harris, I. Eliason, I. H. MacDonald.