AIR FORCE B WIN

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21150, 19 July 1943, Page 5

AIR FORCE B WIN

BACKS IN FINE FORM

OLD BOYS SCORE 52

The Rugby football enthusiasts at Iho Gisborne Ova! oil -Saturday wore treated to a fast display. The A Division match between two Air Force teams was very keenly contested and some fine back movements were seen. Air Force I? proved the better of the two teams and won by 31 points to Air Force A's (>.

The game commenced with very even play, but the second spell developed into strong attacking rushes liy Air Force B. Fast formations of bricks invaded the opposing side’s defensive area and succeeded on several occasions.

The ball was tossed about extremely well, good passing rushes being a feature of the afternoon. The U team’s forwards got the better of the play in the liuc-outs anti constantly fed their backs with the ball.

The end of the first spell found Air Force B with eight points and Air Force A nil. Shortly after the whistle for the second half rounded the forwards on both sides settled down to solid play. The play changed ends several times before the play loosened up a little and the B\s shot the ball back to their fleet set of backs, who, displaying fine •combination, out-passed their opponents and scored again and again. On one of these occasions the A’s had forced'them to within their 25yd. Jim- when an opening created by the B’s pack allowed (i. Asher to gather up the bail and sprint three-quarters of the length of the field to score one of the most spectacular runaway tries seen on the Oval this season. This was the second try scored by Asher during the game.

During the second half Air Force A notched six points from tries scored by I. Hall and V. Patrick. The It team crossed the line on several other occasions, attacking practically the whole of the time and the A’s were constantly playing a defensive game. The filial score was Air Force B 31, Air Force AG. Points for Air Force B was gained by fi. Asher, two tries, two conversions and one penalty, H. Honana, two tries, T. Smart, F. Prior, T. Waretiui, and P. Lewis, one try each. Air Force A’s poiiiLs were scored by 1. Hall and V. Patrick. Mr. \V. J. Wilkie was the referee. A newcomer to the Air Force B pack was T. JVnretini, ail ex-Hawke’s Bay and Canterbury representative who because of his size and weight should prove a valuable addition to the team. R DIVISION

A very interesting game between Marist and High School resulted in a win for Marist by six points to three. The position of teams in the B Division has how become very even due to High School’s defeat. Marist, Old Boys and High .School are now level for first place with .10 points each. The game was very fast and willing. It was very even and High School were unfortunate in not gaining an equalising three points towards the end of the game when a penalty kick missed going over. M. Parker, an ex-Southland piayer, was outstanding on the Marist side, while K. Ota played a very good, game for High School A. Scorers for Marist wore B. Moles and IC. Candy. T. Torrie gained the three points for High School B. The referee was Mr. H. Hunter High School Old Boys sufiferod a defeat at the hands of High School B by nine points to three when they met on No. 2 field. The game was fast and some solid play developed during the match. High School scorers were M. Matnirn, J. Maraki and H. Lee. C. McKenzie scored for H.S.O.TL The game was controlled by Captain N. (J. Pauling. Old Boys inflicted a severe defeat on A.T.C. by 52 points to six. which is the highest score registered this season and also since 1940, when High School defeated H. 5.0.8. by GO poiutts to six. A.T.C. player' gamely, but were outclassed. ‘ The Old Boys’ forwards constantly fed their strong line of backs with the ball and on numerous ' occasions allowed them to whip the ball out to the wings, who outpaced their opponents. G. McKinley’s kicking gained 22 points for Old Boys. Mr. T. Leslie was the referee.

WAIROA RUGBY

Wairoa Rugby results on Saturday were:— Athletic 1G v. Tapuae nil; Takitimu 9 v. Nuhaka 3; School A.T.C. 1G v. Celtic 10. The representative team to play in Napier next Saturday is as follows: —Bell (2), Edwards, Cooke, Henderson, Poyzer (2), Mataira, M. Fraser, Bretherton (2), Ryland, Carroll, Edward, and McAndrew; Boyle and Carroll emergencies.