Boys’ High School Wins On Greasy Ground

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31126, 1 August 1966, Page 14

Boys’ High School Wins On Greasy Ground

Hampered by a muddy ground and a greasy ball at St. Andrew’s, neither Christchurch Boys’ High School nor St. Andrew’s College was able to provide the thrills of delicate back movements that they had in earlier matches this season. But a game with plenty of movement never lost Interest and Christchurch Boys’ High School won, 11-3, by making better use of restricted opportunities. The arch opportunist was the first five-eighths, L. Legge, who, as well as scoring a typical try down the middle, steadied himself calmly for two quick pots. The full-back, W. Lewis, converted Legge’s try. D. Mclntosh kicked a penalty goal for St. Andrew’s College’s only points, the first of the match. The teams were:— Christchurch Boys* High School.—W. Lewis; S. Jolley, K. Hume, L. Brown; H. Joseph, L. Legge; D. Phlllipson; W. Lee; B. Robinson, R. Anderson, A. Boulton, W. Henderson; I. Armstrong, M. Bain, J. Richards. St. Andrew's College.—l. Wright; R. Moore, M. Moore, G. Cartwright; N. Barry, M. McEwan; M. Fisher; G. King; J. Morris, D. Mclntosh, R. Ruffel, R. Murdoch; T. McElrea, L. Jeffs, A. Ferguson. At half-time the score was only 3-3 and St. Andrew’s, after an initial period when High School hammered at the line, had been as impressive as its redoubtable opponents. In fact, the St. Andrew’s backs had looked threatening a number of times only to suffer from bad handling. For this reason, formidable wings got few chances,

although both R. Moore and Cartwright made fine runs from broken play. In the second half, High School had the advantage. Initially it stemmed from greater possession and it was forced home by the ability of Legge to do the right thing. The advantage in possession came especially from the line-outs where the St. Andrew’s forwards had an interesting system of calls which were shouted frequently but failed to bring the ball. It was obtained time and again by high jumping High School forwards like R. Anderson. Legge did much of the rest. His handling was immaculate even in such conditions, he handed on the ball at the right times and he judged when to make his own bursts. They were not as frequent as they sometimes are but they were enough to keep a superiority. Facing a strong St. Andrew’s defence the other High School backs had little leeway. Phillipson tolled consistently and Lewis saved soundly. The forwards kept the side well placed to hold a slight advantage throughout the second half. Boulton was the strong man of the tight, Lee the player often showing out in the loose. The St. Andrew’s backs did not realise the potential they showed for part of the first half. The Moore twins were seeking openings but M. Moore, at centre, mishandled a number of times. In the forwards, L. Jeffs, the hooker, led his pack well, Ruffel and Mclntosh played solidly, but none could solve the problem of possession. There was no rough or dirty play. Mr B. Powell was referee.