RUGBY

Hutt News, Volume XII, Issue 17, 6 October 1948, Page 14

RUGBY

ALL BLACKS FOR AFRICA

INCLUSION OF DELAMORE

The 30 New Zealand Rugby players to tour South Africa are:-Full-backs.—R. W. H. Scott (Auckland), J. W. Goddard (South Canterbury). ' Three-quarters.—W. G. Argus (Canterbury), P. Henderson (Wanganui), E. G. Boggs (Auckland), W. A. Meates (Otago). Centres.—R. R. Elvidge (Otago), M. P. Goddard (South Canterbury,).

Five-eighths.—F. R. Allen (Auckland), K. Gudsell (Wanganui), J. C. Kearney (Otago), N 7 H. Black (Auckland), G. W. Delamore : (Wellington). Half-backs. —W. Conrad (Waikato), L. Savage (Canterbury). __ Hookers.—E. H. Catley (Waikato), N. L. Wilson (Otago). Front Row.—D. L. Christian (Auckland), R. A. Dalton (Otago), J. G. Simpson (Auckland), K.. L. Skinner/(Otago)’. •*' ■ ! ! • ■ ■; ;i "’“

Locks.—M. J. McHugh (Auckland), H. F. Frazer (Hawke’s Bay), L. R. Hary.ey,.,. (Qtqgo);, C..,WiUoeks (Otago). ; • ; _ . Side Row.—P., J. Crowley (Auckland), J. R. McNab (Otago), P: Johnstone/(Otago): ■ - ' Back Row.—N. H. Thornton (Auckland), L. A.-Grant (South’Canr terbury). 1 - • 7 . _ ; : .•: •

-TROPHIES PRESENTED

•V: A. very successful wind-up, dance and social was held recently by the Hutt Rugby Football Club, in' Eva Draper’s- Studio*

The following, trophies won during the year were presented by the club’s president, Sir Alexander Roberts:- —

Edmonds and Feeney Shield, for the best Club Member.—R. E. Robinson. -V\ v.

James Cup, for most meritorious record in all grades.—Third (4tli division team, W. E. Kiernan, captain. Gala Cup, for the,team with best record- in age limit grades.—Fifth grade team, G. Martin, captain. Senior Team: Alcoclc and Bradley Trophy, for most improved player.— J. H. Laurie.

W. Scullion Trophy, mpst improved back.—F. H. Boyce.

Third Grade (first division): Trophy for most improved player.— M. Fawcett.

Fifth Grade: R. Bougen Trophy: most improved player.-—P. J. Ryan. Sixth Grade. —Trophy presented by coach for most improved player: J. L. Height.

” The Wellington Rugby Union’s Griffiths Memorial Trophy was presented to the coach and captain of the. third (fourth division) team. This trophy is awarded each season for the team gaining the most points for loyalty to captain and adherence to the rules, conduct on the; field and dress. 1 As there are approximately 150 teams competing the winning of the trophy is no easy task. Sincere congratulations are extended to the coach, Mr. E. C. Coulston, the captain, W. E. Kiernan, and the other members of the team, Fifth and sixth grade, also boys taking part in the Saturday morning competitions, are requested to hand in their jerseys. v Vr‘ Obityary:, ; . - The sudden death of Mr. W. -Edmonds, a member of the Hutt Club'smanagement committee, came as a great shock to members of the club. The deceased was of a very genial and,likeable disposition arid had made many friends amongst Rugby supporters. He s was a 1 splendid worker in the interests of the Hutt Club and Rugby in general.

Congratulations to Delamore G. Delamore; Wellington's only 1948- All Black, r. Hearty’ congratulations to Graham Delamore upon his selection. as a member of the team to tour. South Africa next year. He had perhaps more publicity, not always favourable to his chances', than any other player taking part in the trials, and the general opinion

was that his form in the North v. South match would be the deciding factor. If so, the selectors must have been keeping an eye on his defence, which was severely tested. The fact that he dropped a couple of passes wouid not unduly influence competent judges such as the New Zealand selectors undoubtedly are. We know that Delamore will be one of the successes of the tour. All Huttvfollowers of Rugby will wish hii# the best of hick. •