RUGBY FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1939, Page 6

RUGBY FOOTBALL

ranfurly shield challenge.

SOUTHLAND TO MEET ASHBURTON.

(Per Press Association —Copyright).

INVERCARGILL, August 21

The Southland team to defend the Ranfurly Shield against, Ashburton on Saturday is:— Full-back, Fleming; three-quarters, Sutherland, Wesney, Mahony; fivpeighths, Saxton (captain), Grace; halt back, J. W. Purdie; front-row, George, Shorriff, Soper; middle row, Graham. S. E. Purdie ? Marshall, Ward; back row, McEwan. SOUTH ISLAND TEAM NOMINEES. TIMARU, August 21. The following South Canterbury players have been nominated for, the South Island team: —T. Morrison (left wing), G. Mills (lock, hack row forward), P. Fitzgerald (side row forward). WESTLAND SUB-UNION. The Sub-Union met last night at 7.30 o’clock. Present: Messrs S. Moore (President), Kearns, Davidson, Kelly, Shaw, Richards, *Havill, Stevenson, Stopforth and Heenan. Apologies were made for Messrs Harper and Lawn. The North Canterbury Rugby SubUnion wrote offering to play a match with Westland at Rangiora.—Received. The Union regretted it was unable to make the trip. 13ft From C. R. 51 oGinley WK message of From West Coast in reference to Club, seniors.—Received. It was resolved to forward a letter to the W.C.R.U., outlining the position, and to ask for a ruling. MATCHES FOR SATURDAY.

Juniors: Kokatahi v. Pirates at Hokitika, at 2.30 p.m. (Mr H. J. Seebeck). Kiwis a hve.

Owing to the school holidays, no third grade fixtures were made. The senior game is to be allocated by W.C.R.U., Mr Algar to be referee. A report of the Cass - Square improvement committee was received.