MAORI TEAM

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 62, 7 December 1926, Page 11

MAORI TEAM

BACK IN FRANCE BEATS FRENCH FIFTEEN BY 13 TO 9. By Telegraph.—Press association C'OPVBIGHT. Bordeaux, December 5., The brilliant defeat of a selected French fifteen by 13 points to 9 marked the resumption of the Maoris’ French tour. The attendance was 12,000. The weather was fine, and the ground dry. The French team were:—Chesneau, Villa, Graciet, Baillete, Jaurreguy, Dutuanoir, Bader, Ribere, Piqueral, Etchcrbery, Cassayct, Camel, Montade, Salagnac, Seyrou. Maoris: Phillips, Falwasser, Pelham, Barclay, Mete, Wineera, Bell, Lowe, Dennis, Wilson, Rika, Manihera, Robinson; S. Gemmill. [Only fourteen names are mentioned.] France failed to take advantage of a free-kick against the Maoris for obstruction. The Maoris resumed their' attack, and Phillips dropped a brilliant goal. Villa replied with a try, which was unconverted. Jaurreguy, who was a pillar of strength, narrowly missed putting the Frenchmen ahead. Pelham added another unconverted try. The Maoris’ defence withstood a vigorous attack, and they were leading at half-time by 7 points to 3. Jaurreguy ran brilliantly, but was pulled down, and a general weakness in the French defence enabled Falwasser to score a try after a brilliant run, which Jaurreguy almost stopped. The tourists again attacked, and, despite Dumanoir’s fine defence, added their third converted try, after strong and fast running, and speedy breaking up. Phillips was the outstanding player. France’s best were Jaurreguy, Dumanoir, and Graciet.