ARMY MATCHES
SUGGESTION SUPPORTED
A correspondent ("Climo") writes:— "The proposal in 'The Post' to add the Army team to the top six teams in the second round of the senior Rugby championship must appeal to all keen followers of the game. It would provide first-class entertainment for all Rugby supporters and would draw good gates at Athletic Park. As shown by the recent game, Army v. Wellington, the! football would be of the highest order and would add keenness to the competition. The weekly appearance of ex-All Blacks and provincial players in the formidable Army combination would be to the benefit of all. Are the days of Bowman, Carson, Watt," Sherratt, Finlay, Barton, Rhind, and others over? It is to be hoped that the Rugby Union agrees to the
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 7, 8 July 1940, Page 5
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129ARMY MATCHES Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 7, 8 July 1940, Page 5
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