BRITISH FOOTBALLERS

Evening Star, Issue 20511, 16 June 1930, Page 8

BRITISH FOOTBALLERS

SATURDAY'S SIDE PROBABLY THE TEST TEAM MR S. HOLLANDER NOMINATED AS REFEREE The eyes of the Rugby world will be centred on Csrisbrook next Saturday, when the first tost between New Zealand and the British side will be played. After their splendid display against Otago the chances of the visitors are more favoured than they were before, and it is generally thought that it will take a very strong New Zealand side to beat them. The Britishers have no mid-week fixture this week, and will bo able to devote most of their time to preparation for the test. While the British team for the test will not be announced for a day or two, it is safe to assume that there will not be many changes in the side that met Otago on Saturday. The back division will probably he the same, and any changes that take place are likely to be in the forwards. It is understood that Mr S. Hollander, of Christchurch, who refereed so well in the game on Saturday, will bo chosen for the test match. The British team has forwarded his nomination to Wellington, it being understood that the visitors have the privilege of suggesting the referee for the first test and that the referees for the other three tests will be nominated by the Referees’ Association.

This morning the British practised on Carisbrook. This afternoon a number played golf, of which most of them are very fond, and others were the guests of citizens. The nineteen players from whom the New Zealand side for Saturday will be chosen will assemble at Oamaru tomorrow, and on Wednesday there will be a trial game against a North Otago side. The New Zealand team, which will be announced on Wednesday night, will arrive at Dunedin on Thursday afternoon, and will be accorded an official reception at tho City Hotel, where the party will stay. The nucleus of a queue formed shortly after 4 o’clock this morning outside the booking office at The Bristol for seats for the test match on Saturday. As only a limited number of preferential seats was available to-day many people who arrived at a later hour were disappointed. The box plan for the ordinary hookings opens to-morrow morning, and there is sure to bo a' big rush for seats. No one person is allowed to book more than five seats.