REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1862, 12 July 1920, Page 3

REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL.

MANAWATU WIN RETURN MATCH WITH HOROWHENUA. Drizzling rain and a sodden ground were the on Saturday atternoon for the return representative Rugby football match between Manawatu and llorowhenua. An earlier representative game on the showgrounds between Wangamii and Alana watu junior teams had greatly increased the greasy nature of the turf, and, in consequence, the game resolved itself into a pitched battle between the forwards with occasional nippy bad; efforts. It must be said, however, that Ihe backs of both teams conducted themselves well under the circumstances, und made tlio most of the opportunities that came their way. The previous game played at Jievin had demonstrated to the Manawatu selectors the necessity for a solid pack to oppose the heavy vanguard from llorowhenua, and in consequence the forward division was considerably altered. The personnel of "the back team had also undergone changes. The visiting team was much the same as that which defeated Manawatu at Levin, with the exception that, Jacobs, who is a member of the New Zealand team, was missing, and his place was taken by Stratford, as wing forward'. Taking the field in white jerseys the Manawatu forwards looked heavier than was really the case and it was only, when both packs were brought together that it could plainly be seen that the preponderance in weight was in favour of the llorowhenua. representatives. Manawatu's win, was, under .-itch circumstances, a meritorious one. Features of the game were the splendid play of Kord at second live-eighth lor the visitors and Stewart as full-back for the home side. The latrer'.s play throughout was cool and calculated, and his handling and kicking of the ball decisive and accurate. On the day's play his inclusion in the team to play against tlio New Zealand representatives on Wednesday is well justified. 'I he cornplei'' personnel of both teams is as follows : llorowhenua (black): Full-back, Clarke; three-quarters, L, McDonald, \Y. Marshall, and N. Winiaia; live-eighths, R. Ford and H. McDonald; half, Cfiku; forwards, R. George, J. Burrows, C Moynihan, W. Winiata, I!. Broughton, K. Dalziell, I). Wilson, and Stratford (wing). Manawatu (white): Full-back, .T. Stewart; throe-quarters, f'ergnsson, Blazev. and Feeder; live-eighths. Wilkes and Ingham; half, Bramwoll; forwards-, Riggs, Dustiii, Brown, Munro, Hope, Ualpin. and Campbell (wing). The first and only score was not long m coming. Play hung in mid-field tor a few minutes from the commencement until Manawatu bore down to their opponents' territory. A line out in this area was followed by a scramble in which Riggs seized ihe leather and grounded it near the corner. The kick from a itiflicuH angle was too much for Stewart. Manawatu 3, Ilorowhenua 0. The. visitors retaliated with strenuous plav which was as stoutly opposed, and though each side were iorcea in turn to take refuge in a force, no further score had boon recorded when hull-time, was sounded. Campbell at wing forward rendered yeoman service throughout the speli, and in the second did not relax his efforts. An old player, lie knows all the artful dodges that can be employed by a, wingforward, and was as quick to use them himself as he was to thwart them in the opposing wing's play. On resumption after the spell, Clarke, the visiting team's full-back found it necessary to ictire, and Marshall took his place. W. Wmiata took up the vacated centre position, and T. Winiata went on as wing three-quarter, where he succeeded in making himself conspicuous in a number of dangerous rushes. A splendid kick at goal by N. Winiata from near tho half-way line was the most brilliant feature of the second spell. Though the kick failed 11 was a great effort. Despite the fact thai each side held temporary advantages in turn, the game ended without further score, leaving Manawatu the winners by three points to nil. Mr .1. B. I'roud refereed. The llorowhenua team left for home by train immediately after the match.

OTHER GAMES. At Ilawcra, Taranaki defeated Wanganui bv. .six points to nil. As a curtain-raiser, \Yangamri College boat New Plymoutli tligli School bv 11 points to 3. The Now Zealand representative team to our Australia played a drawn game with Auckland, each side scoring 11 points. _ Ar Association; Wellington drew with Auckland, and retains the Hrown ShicliU \ t League football, England (23) do inatid Australia (13) at Sydney, in Hit liird test match. THE ALE BLACKS' VISIT.

The game which is to bo plsiyotl hero on Wednesday between the All Blacks and a representative team from Manawatu. Ilotowhenua and Wanag;inui, should pto™ l ' leoal football enthusiasts with an exhibition ol th.: elean, fast game for which .New ZeaJand is famous. Should th-; went nor I;,. |i line, ihc high wind now blowing ought to dry the ground, which was tonsiderablv cut up by the games on Sitinvday. l'iio Ml Blacks will probably. However, not, play up to their highest standard Decause of the fear of accident, to any of their numbev. This ought u> equalise the standard of play and make ihc'game very even. Tho AH }Jlack team comprises such men an O'Brien, already an ex-All Black, and a former North Island rcprcsenl.itivo. 11 is pay has been consistent throughout, aid ho' has had exeprionco with the New /ca land army nam in England and America. Stole, die wing-lhrec-quarer, huds from lho West Coatt, and during the Norte v. South Island mate!! in Wellington last year delighted the crowd with his sensational runs. Storey, als<> an ix-New Zealand armv representative, possesses a great turn of speed, and is considered one ol Hie best three quarters iho country lias yet produced. Wilson, Alger and Baddcloy have all represented the Nona Island, while Brown (halfback), of Taranaki, ..as rcpier.ented his province for the past sixteen vears. Of the forwards. Donald, rs wing,'was reported lo be head and shoulders above any other forward on the ground in the if rent North v. South Island game. The rest, of the pack hail from Oiago, Canterbury, Auckland ami Wellington, and nro a'fast and heftv lot. Of 'he combined ream to represent Horowhenua, Manawatu .:;:,! Wangnnui, the *•-lectors have chosen ft -.tram; combination. The backs are a -p rds lot and are sound on the defence, while combined forwards are big. weighty and fust. 'J'he home team will be led by DusI in,'of Manawatu, who is also an ex-North Island representative. , The All Black team will arrive here tomorrow morning, when the Mayor will extend to them a civic reception, to which the public are invited. The following is a list of the teams: All Blacks.—Full back, O'Brien; threequarters Steele, Storey, Wilson; fiveeighths. Alear and Baddeley; half, Brown; forwards. Donald (wing). Cairo!] and Duncan (hookers). McLean (lock). West and Bcliss (breaks), Baird and Fletcher (back row). Emergency, Jacob Combined Team—Full-back. Stewart (Manawatu); three-quarters, 1.. McDonald (riprowlienua), Scott and J. Locket t (WanI'anui); five-eighths. Ford (Horowhenua). und Ingham (Manawatu); half, T. M.Donald (llorowlieiiiin); forwards, l.oswl (Wnngamti). wing; Riggs (Manawa(u). nne I'.iK'rour (llorowhenua), hookers; Munio ('Manawatu). leek: Boss (Wanganui) and Dustin. captain (Manawatu), breaks; Ala baster (Wanganui). and Moynihan (Horowhenua), back row. Emergencies: For ward'-, Dalziell (I lorowhenu.il. A. Locket! (Wangamii). Wilkes (Manawatu): bar!;-. Forgm-son (Manawatu). Collier (Wanganii), Marshall (llorowhenua). THE RANSOM CUP. In the first game of the Hansom Cup contest the local High School third grade tenrn beat a Woodville team by 43 points to nil. The winning team will play Dnnnevirkc High School at Dannevirko next Saturday.