College finalists

Press, 15 August 1984, Page 68

College finalists

Nelson College and Wanganui Collegiate emerged as finalists in the annual intercollegiate rugby tournament in Christchurch yesterday. After being presented with first use of a strong wind, Wanganui played solid, sensible rugby to shut out Christ’s College, 15-0. Nelson won the other game, against Wellington College, by 6-4. Strong, controlled play by the Wanganui locks, H. Brewer and W. G. Rathbone, played a vital role in their side’s success. Their driving play was complemented by the bustling play of the busy half-back, M. Vaea, who

also contributed a try, two conversions and a penalty goal. Brewer scored Wanganui’s other try. Forward passes cost Wellington dearly in the first half of the other game. The one flowing move in which everything clicked produced a try to S. Holden which gave the side a 4-0 half-time lead.

Attacking vigorously with the wind behind it in the second half, Nelson crossed the goal-line three times for no reward before P. Higgins grabbed a try. D. Powell’s all-important conversion bounced off both uprights before crossing the bar.