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It was expected that Fraser-Smith, the ex-Wairarapa forward who showed up well in last season's special Rugby match, New Zealand v. The Best, at Wellington, would be making his debut with the "Wellington Cltffj's senior fifteen today.

E. Foley, of Eastbourne, is still nursing an injured wrist. It will be some weeks before this hippy Rugby back returns to the game. .

Ongley was Poneke's leading forward against Petone. He was a "tiger" for work in the tight and showed a lively sense of anticipation in working in with the backs. His try was a fine effort. Hull was another to go well, and he was among the best forwards on his side. Pringle showed out in the loose, especially in the first spell, and Cheeseman was also good in the open.

. Griffiths was called on to do a lot of work as five-eighth for Poneke. His defence was always of the greatest service to his side. On attack he made the most of what opportunities came his way and made several strong runs through the opposing backs. '

Ball was a marked man against Petone. He no sooner had the ball than the opposing players were on to him. He had practically no chance to use his speed, but played soundly nevertheless. He came in to the centre-•three-quarter position for the second spell. Hegglun had more chances than Ball and he made a good deal of them. . '

Leahy was Petdne's mosf; prominent forward, especially in the first spell. He made several good runs and led a number of forward rushes. Sundgren tolled hard all the time, and Clayton was another to go well. Pickard Showed,his ability as a goalkicker when he was successful with a penalty kick from about five yards inside the half-way line.

Poneke were sadly in need of a reliable goal-kicker against Petone. A number of penalty kicks were awarded to them in handy positions, but they all missed until O'Brien, one of the forwards, was successful.

Kelly (Johnsonville) is an improving winger, and ruiia hard with plenty of confidence and is Bound on defence.