FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1937, Page 6

FOOTBALL

THE THIRD TEST SPRINGBOK TEAM (Per Press Association—Copyright). AUCKLAND, Sept. 22. Selection of the Springbok fifteen has not yet been announced, but it is likely tiiat Saturday’s team will

consist of the following players:—-

Full-back; CL Brand. Three-quarters: F. 0. Turner, L Babrow, J. White, D. 0. Williams.

Fly half: T, A. Harris. Half-back: D. H. Craven

Forwards: Front row, S. C. I.ouvv, J. W. Lotz, M. M. Louw ; Middle row, B. A. Du Toit, P. J. Nel, M. A. Van Der Berg, L .C. Strachan • back row,. W, F. Bergh This hackline is the same as that fielded for file second test. In spite of the brilliant displays in recent matches of some of the other centres, especially Holmeyer, it appears certain that White will be retained as outside centre. White’s deadly tackling and fierce determination will most like !y be used to combat the speed and penetration of Mitchell who is the probable Now Zealand centre. In the forward division of the Africans, it appears that Bastard may have to be dropped in favour of B. Du Tut, who is considered one of the greatest loose forwards that South Africa has produced. Du Toit, has made a remarkable recovery from a serious injury to Iris spine, which he suffered in Australia, and lie is now playing as well as ever. He packed down in the ' middle row during to-day’s practice. Nel, the captain, must be regarded as a certainty, as his leadership is indispensable.

AUCKLAND. Sept. 22,

Ten thousand railway travellers arc expected to come to Auckland for the Test.

The first thought of many of the travellers will be to get something to eat, and to eater for their needs veryelaborate arrangements have been made by the refreshment branch, Thv coffee room will be opened as a cafeteria, and the dining-room, which has been closed for some years, will be opened as a breakfast room.

To avoid any confusion as to which train and wliat platform they are to leave by on their return, fill passengers will be supplied with a circular stating the exact time of the departure of the particular train by which they are travelling. Handbills, describing various facilities available at the Auckland station, will be distributed, ana in addition consideration is being given to the installation of a loud speaker on one of the arrival platforms. Information concerning the Department's arrangements will be broadcast from the passenger foreman’s room, and the crowds will be directed to waiting trams and taxis.

The All Blacks hold their filial practice at the Training College Grounds to-day, while the Springboks trained at Eden Park.

The Springboks will have their last training to-morrow.

INSURANCE AGAINST RAIN.

Insurance against wot weather lor the third test match betvveeii the All Blacks and Springboks has beeii arranged by the Auckland Rugby Union. A policy has been taken out for three hundred pounds at approximately nine poiiruls per centum, payab.e in the event of ten points or more rai l being registered between 9 and 12 o’clock on the morning of the match.

SPRINGBOKS* VISIT TO N.

AUCKLAND.

WHANGAREI, Sept. 22

The Springboks regret having to refuse the Whangarei invitation to play a cricket match here, as arrangements will not permit the fulfilment of such aii engagement. The players are feeling the effects of Dm hard tour, and most members, said Mr A. De Villiers, are suffering bruises and minor injuries. Mr Do Villiers stated they would have liked to see Kauris in Northland, but the end of the tour was in sight, and everyone was busy preparing for trip home. The team leave Auckland for Whangarci on Tuesday morning, and as manv as possible will make the trip.

RAIN AT AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND, September 23. Wet weather to-dav suggests the probability of the ground being sticky for the final Rugby Test on Saturday All Blacks from now oh are indulging in light exercises only, sqch as cold swimming. I’he Springboks are expected to have another run at Eden Park this afteinooit. Mr S S. Dean, chairman of the man agement committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union, arrived f>'° m south this morning.