Solomon says

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31659, 20 April 1968, Page 11

Solomon says

We offer a reason, not an excuse, for being absent from the Rugby soothsaying scene since 1964. After all, those with one wife can appreciate the problems associated with 1000 wives—even over a four-year span. The policy for the 1968 season's senior selections is quite simple—far removed from the "easy does it” policy favoured by persons with, perhaps, more influence, but not necessarily as much foresight as us. We will endeavour to select the correct results of the seven senior Rugby matches played each week. Our attitude is admirably put by Cato: “Tis not in mortals to command success. but we’U do more, Sempronius: we’ll deserve it.” It may be assumed that the new wave of Rugby has lapped at Shirley’s shores. Because of this we think that Old Boys will win for they play the open game

well, whereas, Shirley may be a bit doubtful still about this new-fangled stuff. “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown,” but we still feel that Linwood will beat Suburbs. When Marist was beaten in a pre-season match, a Marist supporter was asked if it was a senior team's match. He said: “There was one senior team playing, anyway.” We accept that judgment and choose Albion to easily beat Marist Christchurch should have some entertaining problems before beating University B and the strength of the New Brighton pack should allow it to defeat MerivalePapanui. University A should graduate cum laude against Lincoln College. Belfast and Sydenham pose a problem: we will settle for a 12-12 draw.