SULLIVAN'S, SENSATIONS.

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 58, 6 September 1937, Page 15

SULLIVAN'S, SENSATIONS.

Reverting, to . the brighter lights, there was one- in particular on New Zealand's side and .that was Sullivan. This brilliant Taranaki player—and he has definitely established himself in Rugby Test class^-was not.-well

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situated for opportunities,.: but h6 was never anything but on the alert/ and it was largely through' him that New Zealand looked to have the game jn hand when' half-time was called. Trevathan's "pots" having missed, New Zealand had to battle for a long time after that to get within reach df striking ■ oil. The influence of the powerful Springbok pack, which used its poundage to ■the full, was great. Eventually, however, the New Zealand backs flashed away on a sprightly mission which worked to the left flank. Jt had been most difficult to get the Springboks on the: run, but this time that was how- they ■ were situated. Quick movement and sharp penetration was the'order in" this movement, and Sullivan :was right in-it, finally taking the ball and going over for the first score of .-the' match. This was good work, and very promising after what had.gone before.in the thirtyfour minutes of strenuous striving for superiority. .. ■■■•'. Hardly had ' the' enthusiasm. df the crowd .ceased ;when, ■ Sullivan flashed into the picture again. This time'the Springboks were making hot retaliation, and a short kick had been, made by Craven in New, Zealand's, twentyfive. The ball was gathered up, and all of a sudden, Sullivan intercepted. He was through a gap in a flash, and, kicking well down.field',to avoid being