Praise After Test
(N.Z. Press Assn.—Copyright) LONDON. “All powerful” and “unbeatable” were the themes which kept recurring in the British newspapers after the All Blacks 23-11 defeat of England on Saturday. “England deluged by All Blacks," said the “Observer.” In spite of allowing England to occupy their half for long periods after the interval. and letting in the final try. the All Blacks were at all times the masters, said Geoffrey Nicholson. “In particular they controlled the loose and second phase play, going into the rucks with a fearful commitment and an instant decision that England couldn’t match.” “New Zealand whipped England with the ruthless efficiency one expects from the world masters of Rugby,” said John Reed of the “Sunday Express.” “It was no disgrace to lose so comprehensive!}- to such a superb team as these mighty All Blacks.
“They showed British Rugby all the basic concepts of the modem game built on intensive coaching. As well drilled as Guardsmen, their teamwork was masterly.”
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Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31520, 7 November 1967, Page 19
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164Praise After Test Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31520, 7 November 1967, Page 19
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