MAORI TEAM.

Grey River Argus, 13 October 1926, Page 3

MAORI TEAM.

TACTICS CRITICISED. LONDON, October 11. The ‘‘Evening News’s” Paris correspondent says: The Maoris’ chief weakness is lack of restraint. The forwards arc formidable, especially in the loose, but lack of cleverness, w,.ld kicking and passing spoil many chances. If they curbed their recklessness, their play would improve a hundred per cent. The back play lacks inspiration. It is too stereotyped. The team does not spare itself, and plays a robust, good-tempered, clean, sport, ing game. MAORIS OUT OF SORTS. BARCLAY’S EXPLANATION. LONDON. Oct. 12. The Dailv News Paris correspondent states that the Maoris depart for London to-morrow, and will return to Paris on the fourth of December. Barclay admits that the team were beaten on Sunday because they played badly. This was attributable partially to the French cooking. They were out of sorts, and six of the team were really indisposed. PARIS, October 11. Newspapers describe the Maoris’ I fopm as a disappointment to the pub- | be, who expected the same class as the last famous All Blacks. “Le Petit Parisien” says: Their strategy was rudimentary. Several papers condemn the spectators for making an uproar because the referee gave the Maoris a free kick from which they scored. “Le Journal” describes the incideint as a disgraceful outburst, of sporting jingoism.