BRITISH TOUR ENDS

Hokitika Guardian, 13 August 1930, Page 3

BRITISH TOUR ENDS

BLENHEIM, Aug. 12. At- Lansdowne, Park, this afternoon, in the presence of a record crowd, Great Britain-defeated Mari borough-Nelson-Golden Bay by 41 points to 3. This-is the record score lor the toiu. ■ Though ranking individually as minor ’union!;, Marlborougjli, Golden Bay and Nelson played their port well. Tl-ey had a big task, and they tackled tliei-r formidable undertaking in read. Rugby style. The teams as published were altered. in the British team, Welsh, Beamish and Parker, replaced Ivor Jones. Farrell and Rew.

In the Combined team, Lash went out-, Clark going from the pack to wing three-quarter, and Schwas® going to the side of the scrum. Mr G. Bradley (Wellington) was referee. -

: Britain won tlie toss, and played against the sun. Within five minutes of the commencement, from a line-out, the balL went from Murray to Jones-Davies, and then to Knowles, who ran to half-way, and then passed to Wilkinson,- who score'd near the posts. Black failed to convert.—Britain 3, Combined team 0. > The Combined team’s forwards held ’•the play in the British 25 for a period. Patchett was prominent in a bustling forward charge, but he was over-eager, and was brought back for an infringement. From a scrum, McLean and Sehwtiss carried the ball over the British line, but only a force resulted. ' Play hung in midfield for a time. There, from a scrum, Britain were awarded a free kick a couple of yards insido half-way, ancl Parker kicked a magnificent goal.—Britain 6, Couibined 0.

After give and take play, Bonner fielded tlie ball in his own half, ancl, with a great kick, he found touch in goal. From the Red 25, Holmwood kicked up the field. Patchett followed up fast, and some thrilling play followed,’ after which the whistle blew for an infringement. At this stage Alexander, when stopping a British forward rush, was laid out, and he temporarily retired. From half-way, AVeishj, with remarkable speed, beat the Red defence and passed to Black, who scored in the corner. Jennings’ kick missed.— Britain 9, Combined 0.

Jusfc before the whistle blew for half-time, Murray dummied the Beds and passed to Jones-Davies, . who strolled over between the posts. Black converted. Half-time then sounded with the score: — Britain ... 1.4 ■' Combined ... ... ... Nil SECOND SPELL. On resuming the Bed forwards showed great determination and they took ; the attack to British territory. The Beds continued to press hard, but from a scrum, Knowles, the British centre, snapped up a dropped pass, and transferred to Bowcott, who had slightly more pace than Patchett,

WITH A RECORD SCORE AN EASY VICTORY NELSON-MARLBOROUGH ROUTED o FORTY-ONE TO THREE (By Telegraph—Press Association).

and scored betiveen tlie posts. Black converted.—Britain 19, Combined 0. The Combined team drove into the British 25. From a scrum, Fowler let the ball out low, whereupon Alexander speculated, and followed up, a score resulting. Snow missed with the kick, making the scores:. Britain 19, Combined 3. - . d

From half-way, Parker passed to Murray, who gave to Wilkinson, and he passed to Beamish, who scored, Parker converting.—Britain 24: Combined 3.

Shortly after, from the British 25, Murray passed to Jones-Davies, and the ball went to Bowc-ott, to Wilkinson, and back to Jones-Davies, who scored. Parker again converted.— Britain 29: Combined 3. From a melee in front of the Red goai!, Murray passed to Jennings, who. sent on to Jones-Davies, who potted a beautiful goal.—Britain. 33.; .Combined 3. - . ,

Soon after, Bowcott broke from. a scrum, and:sent it out ,to . Knowles, who scored under the posts, and Bonner ■ converted.—Britain 38; Combined 3. , ,

M >x led a Red attack to the British territory. . The Jteds,later infringed, and . Parker landed a goal fropi halfway. Shortly . after , the final whistle blew with the scores at

BRITAIN ... ... 41 COMBINED ... 3 After the game the 1 players' joined hands in the centre of the field and sang “Au’cl Lang Syne,” the great crowd joining heartily‘ in. The team left by’ 'the five o’clock train to catch the TamVihine foff Wellington. " “ VISITORS VISIT FRIENDS. BEFORE DEPARTURE ON FRIDAY WELLINGTON, Aug. 12. The members of the British Rugby team are making the most of their last few days in the Dominion. Those of the party not engaged in tlie match at Blenheim paid farewell visist to friends in various parts off the Dominion. Reeve went to Dunedin, Aar void and Sdbey to Christchurch, and Sp°ng to Wanganui. The remainder of the team spent the day pleasantly with friends in Wellington. MartindaJe lias been an inmate of a .private hospital in Wellington lor some days. Ho is now progressing favourably. The members of the team which played at Blenheim are returning to Wellington, to-night. The team will sail for Sydney on Friday.