WELLINGTON WIN

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 75, 26 September 1938, Page 17

WELLINGTON WIN

MATCH WITH CANTERBURY

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH. September 25

In the final Rugby representative match of the season Wellington beat Canterbury 14-8 at Lancaster Park this afternoon. Wellington showed better finish and made better use of opportunities. Canterbury put up a good defensive fight, but the inside backs lacked the speed and penetration of the Wellington men. This was the biggest factor in Wellington's well-deserv-ed win. The game was fast and spectacular, though there were frequent stops for infringements. Wellington had a 3-0 lead at half-time. The visitors' superiority became evident in the second spell and a field goal towards the end put the issue beyond, doubt. The game started at a great pace and there were many flashing movements by both sets of backs. The tackling was good, however, . and it was not until just on half-time that Hegglun scored for Wellington. Sargisson converted. Then Foley forced his way through the Wellington backs and scored. The kick failed. Hunter made a great run I and passed to Homer, who scored. Hadlee converted, giving Canterbury !an 8-5 lead. ! However, Wellington immediately atj tacked. O'Halloran left the Canterbury backs standing and passed to i Wales, who scored easily. Sargisson converted and soon after potted a field goal, making the final score: Wellington 14, Canterbury 8..