BRIEF BUT BRILLIANT

Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31409, 30 June 1967, Page 13

BRIEF BUT BRILLIANT

It is a mark of the great impression that he made in Canterbury Rugby in 1950 and 1951 that T. W. Lvnch should be chosen as the best Canterbury second five-eighths since the Second World War, although he played only eight matches for the province. Lynch's great year for Canterbury was in 1951. Previously, he had toured Australia with the All Blacks and his play on that tour suggested that New Zealand had no worries about a replacement for R. R. Elvidge.

On the northern tour for Canterbury. Lynch was in superb form and his astute service at second five-eighths helped usher such three-quarters as A. E. G. Elsom and R. M. Smith into national prominence. Sadly for New Zealand Rugby, Lynch turned to Rugby League. However, while playing Rugby for Canterbury and New Zealand, he graced the game.

Technically, he was the per, feet mid-field back. Tall, strong and fast, his tackling was sound and he could kick with both feet and had an unruffled demeanour which some of the modem Rugby prima donnas could emulate. What heights he would have gone on to if he had stayed in Rugby no-one knows. But his reputation, obviously, is secure.

morrow’s Issue of “The Preps”. Contestants are asked to write their names and addresses clearly, particularly when more than one member of a household is in the competition. Women using their husband’s initials should also make certain that their coupon does not give any cause for confusion. There have been some instances of contestants naming one player for two positions, and while this might be deliberate, entrants would be wise to keep a note of their choices.