MAORIS’ VICTORY

Grey River Argus, 30 July 1935, Page 7

MAORIS’ VICTORY

NEPIA ACCLAIMED. THE HIGH TACKLE PROMINENT. (Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) SYDNEY, July 29. Commenting on the .Maoris versus New South Wales match, the ‘‘'Herald” says: It was a particularly even struggle. Each side missed scoring chances, and neither enjoyed a pronounced territorial advantage. In the second half, the New South Wales players hurled themselves into a sustained furious attack, but the Maoris inspired always by the coolness ami soundness of Nepia, responded valiantly and finished the game as strongly as the home team. Nepia’s team owes much to the forwards. They showed dash and were superbly led by G. Harrison who would not disgrace the All Blacks in Britain. As an attacking combination, the Maoris back division was disappointing. Their defence generally was good, though nearly all preferred the high tackle. The outstanding Mauri was Nepia, whose play was better than any he had given in Sydney when in his prime. The coo', artistic manner in which he extricated his team from difficulties, his mighty punting, and his perfect positional play stumped him us a genius still. Nepia was the saviour of his side. S. C. King, the “Telegraph’s” writer, says: The Mauris played a brand uf football none of the New South Wales players had experienced. Taught, that the only effective tackle was aimed at the knees, they were surprised to learn how deadly was the Maori high tackle.

NELSON COLLEGE GAME. NELSON, July 29. A rugby team representing the Nel son College Old Boys residing in Wellington. played a match against the ('olilege to-day. The result was a (draw, sixteen a 1!. ALL BLACKS ASSEMBLE. WELLINGTON. July 29. All but one or two of the All Black m have arrived, the team making the fin al arrangements before their departure tomorrow. Several are still suffering from injuries, but othewiso the party is wel’. There were two farewell functions. the Government n't 3 p.m.. nmd the Civic at 5 p.m., to-day.