South African Tour Still a Possibility
AUCKLAND, June 26. “The position is not quite as definite as might appear,’’ said the Auckland I’epresentative of a shipping line commenting to-day on the statement by the chairman of the Auckland Rugby Union, Mr G. Orrell, that transport was available for the All Black tour of South Africa next year by way of Australia. The agent said there was a ship; ping service between Australia, Singapore and South Africa, but by no means definite accommodation could be arranged for the team of 29 players and other officials making the trip. The whole journey from Auckland to South Africa would take about six weeks.
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Grey River Argus, 27 June 1947, Page 7
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