RUGBY

Evening Star, Issue 18031, 27 July 1922, Page 1

RUGBY

APGLASHAN’S BADLY DEFEATED. [Special to the ‘ Star.’] CHRISTCHURCH, July 26. The third annual match between) St. Andrew’s (Christchurch) and M'Glashan (Dunedin) Colleges was played to-day, in the presence of a large number of spectators. The ground' was in splendid condition, and there was practically no wind. Of the two previous matches, Al'Glashan’s College had Avon one, the other being ■drawn: and by winning to-day’s match by 36 to 0; St. ‘Andrew’s made tho honors even.

Up to half-time the Southern forwards quite hold their own against a 3ica\ r ier pack, but their backs were outclassed by St. Andrew’s, who provided some splendid spectacular play, D. M'Crostio and Gibbs, in particular,' showing out. Sloss and Kain were ahvays outstanding in the forAvards.

M'Glashan kicked off, and play for the first few minutes avos even, being confined mostly to tho fonva.rds. Tho M'Glashan forwards attacked, but Hie defence of St, Andrew’s proved equal to the test, although play avos taken to Avithin a yard or I-avo of their line. A judicious kick by Gibbs enabled St. Andrew’s forwards to carry play right to the Otago side line, Avhere a free kick brought relief. Afore good work by tho St, Andrew’s fonvards was nullified by a too hard lack, Avliich enabled M'Glashan to force. From a linoout, St. Andrew’s started a pretty passing rush, from which D. M'Crostie (after the ball'had been handled by all the backs) scored at tho corner. The lack at goal missed.

Play settled down in the local side’s territory, but good fielding on the part of St. Andrew’s backs managed to stave off a, score. M'Glashan’s essayed to pass, but faulty handling spoiled ilieir efforts. APGlashan’s continued to attack, and St. AndrcAv’s forced lAvico in quick (succession.

By a series of short, rushes, St. Andrew' 1 carried play to near M'Glashan’s line, D. APCrostie almost getting through from a smart cut in, being pulled down when a try seemed imminent. From the lineout Kain got possession and dodged through for a good toy. Sloss’a kick at goal again failed, as did a penalty kick taken by him a minute or two later. A good chance of a try was spoiled by D. APCrostie hanging on when ho had a man unmarked ou his right. Half-time Avas called juat as M'Glashan forced, the score being’: St. Andrew’s 6, M'Glashan 0.

Ou resumption St. Andrew’s Inunediatclv attacked, and as tho result of a passing rush, Slow outpaced tho opposition and scored. His own kick appeared to go between tho posts, but was not alloAA’ed. D. M'Crostie picked up the ball from the halfway mark in tho centre of tho field, and dodged through practically the Avhole M'Glashan team to score n brilliant try. Sloes again missed converting. St. Andrew’s passing tactics Avere resulting in the gaining of largo stretches of territory, indifferent tackling letting them through time and again. Gibbs secured from tho lino-out, and 1 set his backs in motion. A knock-on by Bates robbed his side of another try. The play camo across tho Sold, and then, from - a ecramble, Gardner picked up and dashed across. The kick missed.

Bt. Andrew’s were now having- matters their own way, and England, cutting in nicely, handed the ball to Anderson, who scored. Sloss this lime made no mistake with the kick. Sloss made a splendid/ run down the held, only to bo pushed out when close to the line. St. Andrew’s wore getting the ball from the scrums, and Gibbs was sending it out in good stylo. Improved tackling by M'Glashan’a backs, however, kept the score from mounting up, until Gibbs (following up his own kick) secured and scored. Sloss converted. M'Glashan’s were now feeling the effect's of the'pace set by the winning side, and when Loch-head was given the ball in another passing movement, he had no difficulty in touching down. Sloss converted. Towards the end of the game further tries were scored by D. M’Crostie and Lochhead, the game ending: St. Andrew’® ... ... M'Glashan’s ... 0 . KAIKORAI'S PROTEST. The Kaikorai Club has written to the secretary of the Otago Rugby Union protesting against the appointment of Mr G-. M'Kenzio as the relareo for its match against University A on Saturday next. The club makes no chargo of unfair refereeing against Mr M’Kenzie, but simply states that it dbes not like his refereeing. The letter has been forwarded to the Appointment Board, which body, from inquiries made to-day, intends taking no action in the matter.' It has, in its opinion, appointed the best referee available for so important a match. There is said/ to bo no truth in the rumor that Kaikorai intend giving the gome by default should Mr M'Kcnzie referee.