Auckland Has 31-9 Win
GN.Z. Press Association) MOTUEKA. Although it won by a mar(gin of 22 points, Auckland/ the Ranfurly Shield holder, was not completely convince ing in defeating Golden Bay-; Motueka, 31-9, at Motueka I yesterday. With the forwards playing itoo loosely, the Aucklanders !had to struggle bard to gain (dominance. The home team’s pack won an equal share of the ball from set play, but its backs lacked penetration. For Auckland, T. Tautarangi (2), R. Urlich and B. Keys scored tries: D. Laurie kicked four penalties and converted two tries and P. Purdoch kicked a dropped goal. Golden Bay-Motueka’s points came from a try by M. Win and two penalties by J. Soanes.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31112, 15 July 1966, Page 15
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