Team for Saturday
(From J. K. BROOKS) GREYMOUTH. Th* Lion* h*v* named a side which I* unlikely to differ much from their tint test team for the match against Canterbury on Saturday. Although seven of the tour--Ist* were not considered because of Injury or Illness, the team features the strongest scrummagers, the best Inside backs, and the topecoring
It includes D. J. Duckham, S. J. Dawes, P. J. Dixon, W. O. Thomas and J. V. Pullin, who were the stars of the Lions 3*4 win at Greymouth yesterday. The team Is:—
J. P. R. Williams; Duckham, Oawes (captain), C. M. H. Gibson, J. C. Bevan; B. John; G. O. Edwards; Dixon; M. L. Hipwell, W. J. Mcßride, Thomas, J. F. Slattery; R. J. McLoughlin, Pullin, A. B. Carmichael. Reserves: Forward, D. L. Quinnell; back, R. Hopkins. The Lions management I* waiting on fitness report* before naming the other two reserve*. Player* not considered for selection were J. S. Spencer, T. G. R. Davies, T. M. Davies, J. Taylor, M. G. Roberts, F. A. L. Laidlaw and G. L. Brown.
McLoughlin and Gibson return to the foam after undergoing physiotherapy In Christchurch. They walehod th* match at Greymouth yesterday, but Laidlaw remained In Christchurch for further treatment to his Injured knee.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32635, 17 June 1971, Page 20
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