HUTT ALL THE WAY.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 92, 20 April 1931, Page 12

HUTT ALL THE WAY.

Speedier both back and forward than their opponents, Hult made no race o it against Oriental, whom they beat to the tune of 33 to nil. Tlie standard of. plaj. as was to be expected, was not particularly high, but on occasions the Hutt backs shuwedHashes of brilliancy winch were enthusiastically received by the good crowd of. spectators. Lack of. combination and an outclassed back lino were the main causes of Oriental's poor showing, ihe forwards worked hard all through, but their good work in the tight was nullified by their lack of pace in the open, and the weak efforts of the team generally on defence. After a. fairly even first quarter, the Hutt backs got going and a fine piece of work ended with Ball turnin" on a great burst of speed to run m from the half-way mark. The teams continued to throw the ball around, and at half-time they were 14 points up. In addition to Ball's try tries were scored by Lilburne (2), and Woods, Ross convertins one. ~ , ~ , The Oriental defence was well shattered in the second spell, and although the Magpies made one or two sorties Hutt always rallied quickly and drove them back" Watson added another try soon ■liter the spell had started, Pomarc converting this. The backs played with great dash, and they put on another 14 points before the final whistle sounded. Alter running the length of the field,' Woods scored another try, and Pomare, in addition to kicking a good penalty, scored ,i try. A brilliant piece of. work m which Lilburne and Pomare figured enabled Boss to cross for the final try, which was converted by Lilbnrne.