THE ALL BLACKS.

Grey River Argus, 22 July 1926, Page 2

THE ALL BLACKS.

PRAISED BY SYDNEY PAPERS. SYDNEY, July 21. The “Herald,” commenting on the All Blacks’ match, says: The visiting torwards were as usual in great form, but the Blacks gave a vastly superior I display to that seen in previous I matches. The passing -was delightfully crisp. The only fault was that frequently the players overran the ball or passed forward. Had this hot beeh so, the margin in the visitors’ favour might have been considerably greater. They again had the distinct advantage in securing the ball from the scrums, and the line understanding between Mill and Nicholls and Mill and Porter kept the local backs in an axions frame of mind. The skill with which the New Zealanders initiated the attacking movements was an outstanding feature. On each occasion that one ol their number received the ball, he war immediately supported by his comrades anxious to share in the advances. Mill, Cooke and Elvy wore again prominent. Porter is a great general. His sense of anticipation, to quote an onlooker, is uncanny. The visiting vanguard did well in every match. For the home team, Ross played superbly. The remainder of the home backs w T ere disappointing. The “Telegraph” says: Starting ofl with great dash, the New Zealanders’ played all over the opposition, throw ing the ball about brilliantly, thrilling the crowd with “some great passing bouts. That line of sweeping jersey. l appeared to be irresistible. Again and again it battered its way towards tin •New South Wales citadel, and. it war not good defence which kept out the Blacks, but their own impetuosity Twice certain tries were missed aftei the opposition was overcome owing tc forward passes. mcgregoiFmemorial. During the. week-end, members of the All Black team, accompanied by officials of the New South Wales Rugby Union, visited the Church ot England section, Rookwoocl cemetery, where a memorial tablet was unveiled on the grave of R. W. McGregor, former New Zealand representative The ceremony was performed by Por t/>r and Lomas, representing the Thames Club. Many tributes were paid to the deceased, and several wreaths were laid on the grave.