DECISIVE WIN

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 248, 15 July 1932, Page 9

DECISIVE WIN

All Blacks Overwhelm Brisbane-Ipswich GOOD FORM DISPLAYED By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright (Rec. July 14, 11.35 p.m.) Brisbane, July 14. Playing with delightful combination, the New Zealand Rugby team overwhelmed a combined Brisbane-Ipswich fifteen at the Ipswich showground today by 44 points to 12, before a crowd of 3000. Injuries to McGhie and Vincent, who were replaced by Rason and Clarke, weakened the local side. Lilburne led New Zealand, and Steggall captained, the local team. The sides were as follow:— New Zealand.—Full-back, Collins; three-quarters, Caughley, Holden, BullockDouglas ; five-eighths, Innes, Lilburne; half-back, Corner; forwards, Jessep, Palmer, Cottrell, Clarke, Purdue, Manchester. McL-an. and Metcalfe.

Brisbane-Ipswich. — Full-back, Steggall ; three-quarters, Rason, Clarke. Jeffrey, Turner: five-eighth, Patrick: halfback, F. Arnell; forwards. Mott, Bonis, Brown, Whyatt, Kayler, Nicholson. Sabine. and Hamilton.

Collins opened the score with a penalty goal, Steggall replying three minutes after the kick-off. Innes, Cottrell, Metcalfe and McLean combined in a great passing rush, McLean crossing. Innes, Holden, and Bullock-Douglas then combined, the last-named securing a faultless try. Steggall then kicked a penalty goal for the local side. Snappy Passing. The New Zealand forwards engaged in some short, snappy passing, in which Manchester, Cottrell and Metcalfe were prominent, and Cottrell scored under, the posts; Holden converted. The backs then took a turn, Holden breaking through; he passed to Bul-lock-Douglas, who reversed to Holden. Holden scored but failed to convert. The next try came when Corner worked the blind side. He passed to Bullock-Douglas, who sent McLean over, Corner converting. Innes, who was continually breaking through, sent Caughley over to score another try for New Zealand before half-time. It was not converted. The second half found the New Zealanders in brilliant mood. Collins landed a penalty goal and Lilburne followed with a field goal. Further points were added when Manchester forced his way across for a try which was not converted. Purdue was then caught offside, and Steggall kicked a penalty goal. Continuing to play brightly, the New Zealanders again crossed the Home team’s line when Bullock-Douglas intercepted a pass on the wing.' He sent to McLean,-the latter returning to Bullock-Douglas, who scored. Clark started the final movement; McLean and Metcalfe carried on. and the lastnamed scored. McLean the Star Player. The winners never extended themselves and could have plied up many more points. The handling and passing of the backs and forwards was a real treat, and the backing up was magnificent. McLean was the star of the match. Purdue. Manchester and Clark also played grand games among the forwards. Innes was at top form, and frequently sliced through the defence until Arnell was specially placed to mark him. Bullock-Douglas impressed as a brainy attacker. Collins was safe, and Holden bright. Lilburne and Corner suffered in comparison with the other New Zealand backs; while Caughley took things easily on the right wing. The combined fifteen played pluckily enough, Steggall, Arnell, and Whyatt doing best. Steggall was particularly snappy. The New Zealand display is adjudged by critics as the best of the tour and a convincing rehearsal for the Test match.

The game was played in ideal Queensland weather, which it is predicted will continue for Saturday. Th. New Zealanders are in great spirits, pulling together for the ashes victory. TEST PROSPECTS Tributes to All Blacks Brisbane, July 14, The Rev. J. Portus, one of Australia’s Rugby selectors, in discussing the prospects for Saturday’s second Test, New Zealand v. Australia, said that an All Black side could never be taken lightly. “I have watched every team since the war, and have never seen a set of forwards to back up better than this lot,” he remarked. “The backs are speedy, cunning, and opportunist.” Mr. Pennell, another member of the Australian Rugby Selection Committee, declares that the New Zealanders are a wonderfully Improved side.