A MATCH IN FIJI
AUCKLAND TEAM DEFEATED
SUVA, 16lli'' August. The first Kugby Test match between Fiji and Auckland .University College resulted in a win for Fiji by 13 points to 5. Bracewell scored Univcrsity/s first try a few minutes after the beginning-oi the game, Jackson converting. After a sensational dash, Wright scored under the posts for the homo side. Moore did not convert. The halt-time score was University 6, Fiji 3. In the second half Moore scored in the corner, Wright converting, and just on time Jackson fumbled and Boyer gathered up the ball and again scored for Fiji. ' Wright again added the major points. -Fiji more than held its own, the backs'being faster than those of Lhc visitors^, '
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 42, 18 August 1930, Page 15
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120A MATCH IN FIJI Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 42, 18 August 1930, Page 15
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