RUGBY MATCHES
SPRINGBOKS AT ROTORUA
BAY OF PLENTY DEFEATED
COMBINATION AND SPEED TELL.
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ROTORUA, 24th August.
Four thousand witnessed the Spring-bok-Bay of Plenty matoh at Arawa Park. The weathenr was fine, with a strong south-oast breeze, and the ground was in. good order. The- Bay of Plenty representatives' play was much superior to that shown against New South Wales, the tackling being espeoiafly good. The forwards held their own, But the screwing of the sorums by\ the visitors gave. 'the latter the ball on several occasions. The Springboks' line work, especially their kicking, was very good. This, and the combination aaid speed of their backs, gave them a win by 17 points to 9. A feature' of the game was the large 'number of free kicks awarded to the Bay of Plenty through * the visitors' infringements. . ■
De Villietß started the game by kicloing into touch after a series of passing rushes a<nd scrums. Then Bay of Plenty secured, and Montgomery sent the -ball to Wilson, who gained ground and' kicked into touch. At this stage the looal men were awarded a free kick, and Borell sent the baill fairly between the posts. Shortly afterwards Borell brilliantly stopped Vmi Heerd-en in full flight after the ball had passed through the hands of Michau, Meyer, amd W opener. Another good attempt by the visitors was stopped by the Bay of Plenty's rigorous tackling. The local men also got the ball several times, but' could not get far. Then Michau secured the ball,- which passed through the hands of 1 Sendin, Meyer,'' and Wepener, the last-named scoring. De Villiens failed with the kick
Further paaslng bouts followed, and Cupples came »wa,y smartly from the line. The visitors infringed, and Borell kicked a penalty goal.
Shortly afterwards Roy Morkel marked, and dropped a nice. goal, equalising the" score. .'
Then Van Heefden secured the ball after fine ■ .passing by Roy Morkel, Meyer, and Wepenei, and scored. De Villiere goaled, and the first spell ended : Springboks 11 Bay of Plenty 6
In the second spell play went up and down .the ground for several minutes unrtl Meyer got the ball, which he passed to Wepener, Sendin, and E. Morkel, who -touched down. De Villiers missed with the kick. Springboks 14, Bay of Plenty 6. A succession of passing bouts followed,' and then the.ball went through ,the hands of all the visitors' backs for Sendin to score a good try after a "pass in." De Villiens's attempt at goal failed. Springboks 17, Bay of Plenty 6. The ■'Bay representatives were playing determinedly, despite their adverse position, and scored towards the close of the spell. Montgomery obtained the ball and transferred to Korariko, who cleverly pajsscd to Ites. The latteff transferred to Borell, who crossed the line, Bearing a very meritorious toy. He took the kick himself, but iriiasid. Two minutes later the bell rang, aai the game ended : Springboks 17 Bay of Plenty :... 9
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Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 48, 25 August 1921, Page 10
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493RUGBY MATCHES Evening Post, Volume CII, Issue 48, 25 August 1921, Page 10
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