RUGBY NOTES

Hutt News, Volume 6, Issue 50, 23 May 1934, Page 5

RUGBY NOTES

HUTT 23; AifILETIOr 11. Scorers for Hutt: Nees (2) and Kuleen (1) tries; Lilburne converted aU ( three. Feeney and •Stevenson each a potted goal. 'Showing better team work and improvement in all round play, Hutt made amends for the previous week's defeat in running out winners by a comfortable margin from the improved Athletic fifteen. It was perhaps fortunate for Hutt that the losers left their goal, kicking boots at home as at least six attempts at goal (and not all hard shots) failed to find the uprights. On the run of the play the margin does not represent the difference in the teams. Hutt had a big advantage in the scrums and line outs which was offset to a certain extent by the quick breaknig Athletic pack. Wells, Athletic rover was often playing as an extra back on defence in the second spell in an attempt to stop the Hutt insides from functioning properly. He was fairly successful in thut he made Lilburne resort to kicXing, but the Hutt skipper as a rule gained considerable ground with his touch finders, thus reserving the energy pf his forwards who were as the result able to keep going hard to the final whistle. The red forwards played with dash and sting throughout both spells. Their work made the task of the backs much easier than in the previous match and the credit for Hutt substantial win must be handed to them. Their play however, can be improved upon yet. A tendency to get offside was again noticeable and may cost valuable points if not remediedr. In short line outs it was noticed that two Athletic men were very often left unmarked and were able" to break through without opposition on to Hutt's inside backs. It is surprising that no move was made to counter tfiis. 'With the exception of Stevenson, the tackling of the forwards left a lot to be desired. The following up also, was not consistent enough.' Barry being the exception. 'The scrum maging, line out work, and loose play showed a vast improvement and it the standard can be maintained other packs can look for trouble. The backs received fair service from Feeney at the base of the scrum. He was inclined to lob his passes but more practise will overcome this. His understanding witii the forwards was very helpful. In the loose play Feeney did some good work and his potted goal from 40 yards out turned the game in Hutt's favour. Lilburne's splendid line kicking must have been heart breaking for the opposition. Generally speaking the Hutt skipper's* tactics were very sound. He nursed the forwards excellently and placed his side in scoring positions by making some nice openings. Ivilleeu played very solidly, not attempting too much on his own but working in well with the rest of the backs. His defensive work was very sound. Neal timed his' passes nicely and gave his wings every opportunity. In all round play lie gave a good account of himself. Nees was in good, form on the .right wing. Determination marks this player's efforts which combined with his speed makes him a dangerous scoring man. Hansen was a spectator most ot the time, very little piny going to his wing. Jannan was right on his game getting plenty -of length into his kicks without sacrificing accuracy. He ovcishadowed Scotland, Athletic's custodian OTHER CrEADES. iSenior li. —l'orirua I<>, Hutt 10. Junior (Ist. Divi.).- —Hutt 15, MarLst 0. Third (3rd Divi.) —Hutt 30, Melrose Sehvyn 0. Fourth (Ist Divi.) —Hutt 21, Miramar 3. Fourth (2nd Divi).— Hutt 18, Wellington 0. Fifth —Petonc 22, Hutt 0. Sixth—Hutt 33, Melrose Selwyn 3. Sixths—Hutt -1-1, Johnsonvillc 0. Summary. Played 0, won 7, lost 3. NOTES. Player-? are reminded that to obtain rebates on subsriptions they must be paid by June Ist. Subscriptions can be paid to the treasurer, Mr H. Skilton, and the secretary or may be handed to team coaches. We have to acknowledge with thanks donations from Messrs J. Minehan, C. G. Collins and W. L. Hooson. Dance patrons are reminded that Frank Crowther's Orchestra will again supply the music at the fortnightly dance to be held in the King George Hall this Saturday. There will be no lack of interest in

the meeting of the Hutt and Petone teams this week and given fine weather a big crowd will be present. Apart from being a championship fixture, the match will count for the Mcßain Shield which will be presented to the winning team immediately after the game by the club's president, Sir Alex Roberts. The success or otherwise of the forwards will have a "big bearing on the result of the game. Petone's hardworking pack will not be easy to subdue and it will need honest play on the part of every local forward if Hutt are to meet with success in this department. Tht» duel between Lainbourne an<d Coulston for possession C the scrums will bo interesting. As a reward for consistent attendance at training, Hansen was included in the team against Athletic, Ball being. given a spell. .Wilson was ..uffering from slight concussion and his place was filled by Shepherd from the B team who proved to be a hard woikcr but was inclined to got offside. On one occasion in the Athletic match six Hutt forwards ran down to the Athletic full back who evaded their hair line tackles) and found the line. A decent low tacklc by tiny one of the

forwards would probably have ,meant a try 'for llutt. The Hutt five-eights would save themselves v a lot .of trouble by standing deeper on attack. An extra yard or two to work in makes an appreciable difforeirt'c when dodging the attention of roving forwards. University playing in the curtain raiser against Oriental stood very deep on attack with the result that every man was going at top speed when he received tha ball.