WALLABIES AGAIN BEATEN

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 302, 17 September 1936, Page 2

WALLABIES AGAIN BEATEN

No Thrust in Backs SOUTHLAND MAINTAINS ITS RECORD By Telegraph—Press Association. Invercargill,. September 16. Southland maintained its unbeaten record against Australian Rugby , teams by beating the Wallabies 14-9 Park. Tfie weather was beautifully fine and the ground was in good order for the match, which was watched by 0000 people. The game was bright, fast and open. The Australians threw the ball about whether on attack or defence. Southland was a much more eolid team, however, and the visiting backs failed to make any impression on the sound defence. The Wallabies gained possession from almost every scrum and line-out in the first half and the backs began passing rush after passing rush. It was early Apparent that Southland had little to fear from these tactics, as the Australian inside backs never looked like penetrating. In the second half, When possession was equally divided. Southland was much more impressive as an attacking unit than the faster visiting team. Teams:— Australia: K. P. Storey; A. D. McLean, J. D. Hammon, B. C. Egan, R. Rankin; L. S. Lewis; V. Richards; O. L. Bridle; F. E. Hutchinson, M. Ramsay, R. L. Kelly, K. S. Windon, J. H. Maione, A. H. Stone, R. J. Walden. Southland: R. Sharp; Alex Sutherland, N. A. Mitchell, O. Milne; G. Thomae, M. Hamilton; J. Purdue; T. Metcalfe; W. L. Crawford, R. Ward, N. R. Irwin, W. Parker; J. Mattingly, W. Sherriff, L. George. Southland on Top In Second Half. Play opened brightly, the Australian backs pacing the ball, from scrum to wings accurately, but with little gain. Southland then won a scrum and a dangerous run by Mitchell, the centre-three-quarter, was in marked contrast to Australia’s diagonal attack. After 27 minutes Metcalfe broke through from a lineout and kicked ahead for Mitchell to gather the ball and score in the corner. Australia turned defence into attack and McLean carried on after a forward rush. Though he appeared to be out he hurdled Sharp, the Southland full-back, and scored brilliantly in the corner. The half-time scores were Southland 3, Australia 3. Australia played with the sun and Wind in the second half. Five minutes after the start Mattingly kicked a penalty goal for Southland. The Australians appeared to be fading badly, and Purdue broke through from a scrum and passed to Sutherland, who scored. The visitors continued to throw the ball about with abandon and Henmon put in a spectacular run from halfway to the Southland line, where Richards dived short. However, Lewis varied his tactlos by cutting through. McLean received at the end of the chain and ran round to score under the bar. The kick failed. Australia continued to provide bright passing movements, but the Southland forwards were definitely better, than the loose-playing Wallabies. Ten minutes from time Crawford, a prominent Southland forward, broke up an Australian passing rush. Hamilton was in support and passed to Mitchell, who was well tackled by Storey, but Thomas was in position to take a pass and score between the posts. Mattingly converted, and the' game ended: Southland T 4 Australia 6 RECORD OF VISITORS The Australians have won only two of their eight games to date. They were successful against Wanganui and North Otago. Their record is;—

The Wallabies play Canterbury on Saturday and New Zealand Maoris at Palmerston North next Wednesday. MATCH WITH MAORIS Arrangements for Game at Palmerston North “Warmest congratulations your tine success,” was the text of a cablegram received by the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union last night from the New South Wales Rugby Union iu reference to the two wins of the All Blacks against the Wallabies iu matches for the Bledisloe Cup. An offer by the firm which supplied the cup to exhibit it was accepted. It was announced that, as the players were unable to obtain extra leave and several were injured, the Australians would bo unable to play an extra game in New Zealand, as suggested by Auckland. Mr. J. A. Wilson, of Wellington, was appointed referee of the Australia-Canter-bury match on Saturday, and Mr. N. Gilchrist, of Napier, of the AustraliaNew Zealand Maoris match at Palmers; ton North next Wednesday. Mr, Kingi Tahiwi, secretary to the Maori Advisory Board, was appointed manager of the Maori team. The Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union suggested that a match, Hawke’s Bay Maoris and Maoris of some other provinces should be arranged as a curtain-rais?r to the match between New Zealand Maoris and Australia. It was decided to advise that the union considered it too late to arrange such a game. The following reinstatements were approved:—J. Allsopp (Hawke s Bay), T. G. Jordan (Auckland), R. H. Gordine (Hawke’s Bay). Mr. S. S. Dean presided over an attendance of Messrs. W. J. Wallace, T. A. Fletcher. J. G. Roache, H. S. Leith, A. McDonald, and the Hon. J. McLeod, and Kingi Tahiwi (Maori Advisory Board). VISIT OF SPRINGBOKS Departure Date Arranged An announcement that the Springboks would leave Cape Town on the Ulysses on May 14 for their tour of Australia and New Zealand next year was made at the meeting of the management committee ot the New Zealand Rugby Union last night by the* chairman. Mr. S. S. Dean. He said this arrangement had been made after consultation with Mr. E. G. Shaw, marager of the Wallabies, representing the New South Wales Rugby Union. That was the only announcement that could be made about the tour at present, he said South African newspapers have stated that the Springboks will play eight games in Australia and 21 in New Zealand. The Ulysses lakes a little over a fortnight to reach Fremantle, just over three weeks to reach Melbourne, and nearly four weeks to reach Sydney. The Springboks will thus be in Australia in June. The 1921 Springboks played in Australia iu the last week of June and the first week of July, and were in New Zealand from Julv 13 to September 17, playing four games in Australia and 19 in New Zealand.

LAST-MINUTE SCORES — YVairarapa Rugby Team Drop Substantial Lead WIN FOR MANAWATU Dominion Special Service. Masterton, September 16. After leading 27-13 with only about 10 minutes’■ play remaining, the Wairarapa senior Rugby representatives went under to Manawatu at Masterton Memorial Park to-day by a margin of one point, the score being 28-27. The home team’s condition gave out badly in the closing stages and Manawatu piled on the points, scoring three tries under the posts, all of which were converted. The weather was beautifully fine, and the ground favoured fast, open play. Both teams opened up the game on every occasion and many bright incidents were w.tneesed. From the kick-off Walrarapa took play to the visitors’ territory, and after a few minutes Donovan Opened bls side's account with a pretty solo try from the twenty-five yards line. The kick miaeed. Manawatu went to the attack immediately, and following a scramble near the home goal-line, Brinsden crossed under the posts for Findlay to convert Up and down play followed, and from a melee on the visitors’ line Donovan snapped up to go round near the posts for his second try. The kick again missed, malting the score Wairarapa 6, Manawatu 5. Manawatu was not long in regaining the lead, a nice passing rush resulting in Campbell scoring under the posts for Findlay to convert. Wnirarapa again forced matters, and Peterson (Waifarapa) stab-kicked through to the full-back, who attempted to clear, his kick going back over his own goal-line. In a race for the ball Petenson secured and went round under the posts for Ward to convert. The next score came when a Rood pass* ing bout between Peterson, Dyer and Clarke saw the last-named Cross under the posts. Ward converted. Half-time sounded with the score W'airarapa .16, Manawatu 10.

On resumption the visitors set up a promising passing rush at half way, but Petersen intercepted and went through to the full-back before stab-kicking over that player’s head. • J. Holland (Wairarapa) was on hand to secure and go over under the posts. Ward converted. Wai* rarapa further increased-Its lead with hh unconverted try by S. Brooks. The home players were then caught badly out of position and quick passing by Manawatii saw Nichol secure an unconverted try Howard (Wairarapa) then intercepted a pass at half-way, and went to the visitors’ line before handing to Grantham, who ran round behind the posts. Ward missed an easy kick. The Wairarapd forwards were beginning to tire badly and Manawatu was continuously on the attack. A high kick by Buick (Manawatu) saw the Wairarapa full-back caught in possession and from a melee Buick went over in a handy position. Findlay converted. Another passing rush broke down on the Wairarapa line, but Crawford wa* handy to secure and dive across for Findlay to convert. The final try was the result of a good effort by Campbell, who sent a high pass to Brinsden, the latter juggling the ball over his head before racing across. Findlay converted and made the score Manawatu 28. Wairarapa 27. Wairarapa fought hard to regain the lead, but the game ended with the score unchanged. Mr. H. Matson waa the referee. In the second half Wairarapa was without the services of Lang and Gillespie, who retired injured. They were replaced by N. Harding and D. Catt. THE RANFURLY SHIELD Wellington Team Leaves for the South The Wellington team which will play Otago, Southland and Canterbury left last night for the South Island. For the Ranfurly Shield match against Otago on Saturday H. R. Pollock may not be available, and J. Vartan has been included in the touring party, the other full-baek selected to tour being W. Crisp. A. G. Hansen, the left wing-threequarter, will not be able to play through having an injured ankle. Pollock, J. Wells and J. L. Griffiths remained in Dunedin after the match between New Zealand and Australia. B. S. Sadler returned to Wellington but will leave for Dunedin again to-night. A. Lambourn, R. R. Hull, A. H. Andrews, Wells, Griffiths and Sadler are available for the shield match only. The other players In the party are: Pollock, Vartan, Crisp, L. H. Edwards, J. Fleming, R. Nees. H. L. Baldwin, A. Upchurch, E. W. Tindill, F. C. Leahy. M. Wright, M. W. Devine, F. H. F. Smith, J. R. Lamason, K. Guy, E. F. Barry and A. Kenny. Mr. H. Murphy is the manager. Otago has already defeated Southland, Auckland, Manawatu, South Canterbury, Canterbury and North Auckland, and the remaining fixtures on its programme are against Wellington on Saturday and West Coast on September 26 fortunate that injuries, have not affected the team to "any extent this season, ana the side to defend the shield against Wellington is the province’s best. The te ßaefs: J. M. Taylor: J. M. Watt, C. Smith, W. A. Black; C. O. Gillies, D. Trevathan; H. Simon Forwards: C. Quaid, W. Laney, J. Hore, W. Parkhill, F. Vorrath, F. Green, L. Niven, W. M. Foreman. MATCH WITH WANGANUI Saturday’s Fixture at Athletic Park Wellington will play Wanganui at Athleiie Park on Saturday. Mr. M. F. Nicbo.ls has selected the following team to represent Wellington:— Full-back: D. Mclntyre (Athletic). Three-quarters: J. Wareham (St. Patrick’s College Old Boys), - H. H. Trapp (Wellington), R. Forbes (Athletic). Five-eighths: A. Edwards (Petone), E. Sargisson (Hutt). Half-back: J. Brown (Marist Bros. Old Boys). Forwards: G. Wales (Athletic), Carter (Petone), I. McNichol. (Unviersity). C. Pringle (Poneke), E. Todd (St. Patrick’s College Old Boys), M. Kerrigan (Pirates), F. Mollier (Athletic), H. Kirschberg (Poneke). Emergencies: Backs, N. Burns (Wellington College Old Boys), .1. Halliweil (Johnsonville) : forwards. V, Calcinai (Poneke), F. Bowling (Athletic). The selected players are to train at the Poneke gymnasium to-night at 7.30. SHIPPING COMPANIES’ GAME Annually a Rugby football team representing the Union Steam Ship Company plays a match with a fifteen chosen from the other shipping companies in Wellington. The match this year will be played on Saturday on Williams Park at Day’s Bay. If the weather is favourable, the Terawhiti will leave the tug wharf about 1.45 p.m. with the teams and supporters, and will convey them back again to the city after the match.

The annual smoke concert will be held in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall ou Saturday evening. Captain S. Holin

will preside.' and among the speakers will be the Minister of Marine, Hon. P. Frasigi, and Paymaster-Commander E. L. Tottenham, R.N.

REFEREES’ MATCH

Wellington will be represented by the following in the annual Rugby referees match with Manawatu, to be played at Palmerston North on Saturday -ARamsay, C. Eade. J. N. Kitchen. J. Rait, L. McAuley, N. Green, A. Hooper (captain) W. A. Butterworth (vice-captain), J. Hepburn, W. Ryan, P. Waterhouse, C. Gorkin, T. Weatherburn. E. Halstead and A. Monigatti; emergencies, L. Russell. P. Sullivan, C. J. Mildenhall and H. FUnders. In last year’s match the Wellington referees were successful by 13 points to 8. The team for this year s match -is to leave from Bunny Street at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Auckland Aust. Opponents .. 5 8 Wanganui Hawke’e Bay ... .. 22 12 .. 14 20 Wairarapa-Bush .. 13 19 New Zealand .... .. 6 11 North Otago .... .. 16 13 New Zealand .... .. 13 38 Southland .. 6 14