ALL BLACKS' TACTICS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 1209, 6 January 1925, Page 5

ALL BLACKS' TACTICS

KEENNESS FOR THE GAME. SYMPATHY FOR BROWNLIE. [By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] Received January 6, 9.25 a.m. LONDON. Jan. 5. The Times, in a leader headed, "End of Triumphal Tour,." pay 3 a tribute to the zeal with which the New Zealanders -follow up the ball. Tho writer says: "Keenness in this department of the game has been largely responsible for their unbroken series of successes, and. incidentally, for the charges of obstructive and even unfair tactics brought against them. "With these charges our own correspondent, who has seen nearly all the matches, is unable to agree. Ilis considered judgment is that, in the preponderating number of cases, their lapses have been unin-. tentional. and that, we believe, will be the verdict of every spectator with an intelligent knowledge of the rules of the game who saw Saturday's match. No team can claim to be always entirely free from occasional breaches, and the predominant feeling in the minds of the immense crowds who watched Saturday I game was undoubtedly one of genuine sympathy for Brownlie, who temporarily forgot himself in the heat of a terribly tense and exciting struggle.—Times. REFEREE TAKEN TO TASK. DAY SPOILED FOR SPORTSMEN. Received Januarv 6, 8.45 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 5. Doctor Teddy Morgan, who scored the famous try in tho Wales versus New Zealand match in 1906, writing to a Cardiff newspaper, takes Freethey, the reforee in the All Blacks—England match, to task over the Brownlie incident. He says the referee spoiled the day for all sportsmen. "Whatever was done," ho adds, "could not justify the decision, and the incident will be a stigma which will never be forgotten by New Zealand." -A. ai-J N.Z. cable. VICTORY CELEBRATED. LIVELY SCENES IN HOTEL. Received January 6, 10.60 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 5. . The All Blacks, after dinner, privately celebrated their victory by riding bicycles round the hotel. This was only part of the entertainment, which was wildly exciting, lasting all night. A fire extinguisher, which was used to prop the door open, suddenly burst' into action. Mr S. S. Dean, the manager, received the escaping chemicals on the back, ruining his overcoat.—A. and N.Z. cable. WHAT THE PRINCE SAID. "GLAD ENGLAND LOST." Received Januarv 6, 11.35 a.m. LONDON, Jan.'s. The Graphic reveals that the Prince of Wales told Mr S. S. Dean, manager of the All Blacks, that he was glad England had loßt under the circumstances.—Sydney Sun cable. BROWNLIE FEELS DISGRACE. Received January 6> 10.50 a.m. LONDON, Jan. 5. A constant stream of famous Rugbyitos visited the All Blacks and expressed congratulations on their victory and condolences on the Brownlie affair. The Brownlies went out together. Cyril says he' deeply feels the disgrace of being sent off the field before such a distinguished company.— A. and N,Z. cable. ROUSING SEND-OFF.

ALL BLACKS LEAVE ENGLAND

CROWDS CHEER BROWNLIE. Received January 6, 12.45 p.m. LONDON, Jan.' o. * A cheering crowd rousingly sent off the All Blacks from Victoria railway station for Paris this afternoon- The crowd included many ladies, one of whom brought a big bunch of white heather from which each . player received a sprig. The joyousness of the occasion was somewhat clouded by the incident of Saturday in connection with which much sympathy was Bhown to Cyril Brownlie, who received an ovation from the crowd outside the hotel when the team started for the stationBrownlie was evidently feeling the position most keenly, and did not join the other players in joking and chatting with friends, but sat in the train refusing to come out or say anything about the painful business. Mr S\- S. Dean, the manager, in an interview, paid a. tribute to the wonderful play of the English forwards and to the English hospitality. NiclioHs said they had had a good time, but Saturday's affair had distressed them all. The whole thing was most regrettable, but it was not for him to say who was right or who was wrong. Another player said they had had thousands of messages of sympathy.---Beuter.