MAORI TEAM

Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1935, Page 5

MAORI TEAM

OFFICIAL SYDNEY WELCOME. (Australian Press Association.) SYDNEY, July 7. The newspapers feature the arrival of the Maoris. Speaking at the official welcome, the Rugby Union Chairman, Mr Bill, and the well-known interna-, tional. Mr Cyril Towers, emphasised that the Maoris had done a great deal towards enhancing New Zealandis great lot ball re put ation. Mr Tahiw'i, replying, said: “Our boys are full of pep. We are going to make the games as bright as you want it.” The co-manager, Mr W. J. Wallace, said: “The boys have promised that tlit-v will throw the ball about, and they will keep their word.” Mr Nepia added: “We know* you like the spectacular game, and we are going to play it.” Mr .T. C. Reedy won admiration for his leadership of a haka, which always arouses great interest in Astraba. Many spectators displayed great interest in the Maoris’ practice runs,-be-ing particularly impressed by the speed of the forwards. ...

ONE MEMBER ILL. (Received this day at 9.30 a.m.). ■ SYDNEY, July 7. The Maori team already has a man on the casualty list, M. Kotua of Nelson suffering from a poisoned leg, which developed as the result of an injury received in a - recent match: There was some doubt whether Kotua would be able to accompany his colleagues to Queensland to-day, but the doctor advised he may make the trip. He is expected to he some timo before he will be able to play.