RUGBY TRIALS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 219, 15 August 1929, Page 2

RUGBY TRIALS

MANAWHENUA’S SHIELD. MISSION.

BIG SCORING IN YESTERDAY’S MATCH.

With their important Ranfurly Shield challenge to fulfill on Saturday at Mascerton, the probable Manawhenua fifteen engaged in a trial game with a fifteen- drawn from The Rest :ut the Showgrounds yesterday afternoon. The contest lost some of it& expected value by reason of the fact that several of the members of the combined team, who had been due to asscemble in Palmerstm North, cotild not secure the necessary leave, while The Rest suffered similarly, and some of the local juniors who had participated in the preceding match again took the field. The probable side for Saturday was kept very busy by the opposition in the opening spell, but they assumed charge in the latter portion of the contest and scored almost at will. There were some unsatisfactory features in connection with the trial, but the fifteen who will repiesent the combined unions at fils** torton on Saturday should perform at least creditably The teams which filed out were: Manawhenua (blue and red). Johnson, Strange, Fletcher Page, Bevan, iliddell, W. Parata, T. Parata, Crawford, Boldt, Parsons, Tatana, Fitzgerald Baker, Summers. The Rest (green and white):—McKay, Walker, N. Bramwell, Smith, Ormond, S. Bramwell, Paccv, M. Waldin, Preston, 0. Hignt, Dalziell, Galpin, Robertson, Hanna, Neild. The greens kicked off towards the southern goal with the sun in their faces, Riddell attempting to set a passing bout in action, but it broke down and a free kick enabled the greens to work into foreign territory. The blue forwards swept clear and Crawford gained a further stretch along the far side of the ground, the defenders finallv submitting to a force. Hard on the kick out, Manawhenua opened a handling bout and, although Page was halted, the winger short punted through and Riddell followed fast to snap up the ball .and go over at the corner. Tatana’s kick dropped under the bar. The contestants were putting plenty of vim into their work, the Manawhenua side keeping their opponents busy until a loose rush earned them upfield where Waldin hud a shot at goal, the ball falling short. Baker returning to the rover, who flung a wide pass across field and Ormond sent on to S. Bramwell, who went right down to the line, only to pass fdrward. The danger was averted, but a promising movement was set in operation by Galpin who sen on to Waldin to Walker, . but Strange accounted for the rival winger. The greens continually threatened danger until T. Parata went off with the ball at his toe and, favoured by the bounce, the leather went on to Summers to Parsons to Fletcher who handed on to Strange on the line to complete. Tatana’s kick was a poor ° n, rhe blue backs launched a pretty handling bout, the ball being accepted very effectively, but Page went out of touch. They continued to throw the leather about in attractive fashion, but the defence held under pressure McKay who was making his second appearance. kicking strongly to a™ 6 them back. Walker finally got his opportunity when a hand on in his own twenty-five set the winger en route for the line and he sped past the opposition to ground close to the, posts. Ormond goaled. . | The greens went close in assuming the lead when Waldin essayed a shot at goal from a penalty, the ball mg just outside. Strange made amends for indifferent work when he accepted a pass lrom W. Parata to dance his way through. Play worked across field where Fletcher hung on just too long and a great opportunity was lost. However, from a succeeding melee. T. Parata went over. Tatana’s kick was a feeble one iand half time was immediately called.. Both sides had narrow escapes immediately on resumption, T. Parata going hard down into the corner only for the ball to work into touch m goal. Hanna led a reply for the greens and 0. Might, was almost in. A scrum was ordered and Pacey came through on a short kick to pounce on the leather. Waldin’s kick struck the upright to rebound outwards. , The pace continued with the play sweeping to and fro until S Bramwell, who had dropped back to fullback in lieu of McKay, who had retired at the interval, Cope coming on, fumbled a bail badly and Parsons went on to register a crossing by the posts. Bevan goaled. Waldin, Walker and Ormond were associated in a band to hand bout in the blue corner, the last-named completing, but the referee ruled a forward pass, he appearing to be more stringent with the greens than with the probable representatives. Hanna, Preston and Robertson carried the greens back, but a handling bout by Sevan, Riddell and Fletcher sent the blues down in the corner where Parata passed out from the base of the scrum to Strange for the winger to go over. Fletcher failed narrowly. . _ Another score came quickly when 1. Parata burst clear by sheer weight and strength to send on to Strange. The winger was grassed by Walker ]ust short of his objective, but he threw an infield pass—-which appeared to go forward —to Parata and the rover went over. Bevan goaled. The next soore came when a long throw-in was accepted b-c Baker who ran diagonally to throw himself over between the posts. Bevan goaled. A spectacular try came when Johnston accepted in midfield to dance his way through the opMsition and go over under the posts. Bevan s kick struck the upright to rebound. Another try came to T. Parata when a pass from the base of the green scrum went astray and the rover snapped up to go over by the posts. Tatana goaled. W. Parata was the next to score when Tatana secured at the twenty-five line to send on to the halt who ran in. Tatana goaled and the final whistle sounded with the scoring reading: Manawatu 40, The Rest 8.

Mr R. E. Hatch carried the whistle.

THE RANFURLY SHIELD. MANAWHENUATS SELECTION. The following team has been selected to do duty for Manawhenua in the Ranfurly Shield fixture with Wairarapa at Masterton on Saturday:— Full-back—Johnston (H.). Three-quarter—Strange (M.), FletCh Five ( St£-Riddell‘ (M.), Bevan W. Parata (H.). Rover —T. Parata (H.). Hookers—Crawford (M.), Summers (M.). Lock—Parsons (M.). Supports—Tatana (H.), Conrad Back row—Dalziell (H.), Miles Emergencies—Backs: Walker (M.), N. Bramwell (M.); forwards, Boldt (M.), Hanna, (H.),

The Wairarapa team is as follows: — Full-back —Roach. . Three-quarters—Cundy, Stringfellow. Fuller. _ ~.. Five-eighths—Cooke, Corkill. Half—Mill. Wing forward—J. Donald. Forwards —Reid, 01 liver, Harvey, SWilloughby, M. Willoughby, McGregor, Reserves —Forwards: Fairbrother, Walker, Le Quesne; backs, Hart and Irvine and Randall Booth are not available. MANAWATE’S ELECT. TO MEET SOUTHERN HAWKE’S BAY. The following team has been selected to represent Manawatu versus Southern Hawke’s Bay at the Showgrounds on Saturday: Full-back, Wasley (K.T.) ; three-quarters, Dais (0.), Moffatt (T.K.), Cochrane (F. 0.8.); five-eighths, Goldfinch (Te K.), G. Darragh (F.) ; half-back, Shapleski (F.); rover, M. Waldin (F. 0.8.); front row, Preston (O.B.), 0. Hight (F.); lock, Galpin (O.B.) ; supports, Baker (A.), Dalziell (A.); back-row, Neild (O.B.), Fitzgerald (F.). Emergencies: Bacas, Griffin (K.T.), Dewe (F. 0.8.), Elliott (F.); forwards, Guy (O.B.), Robertson (O.B.). K.T. signifies Kia Toa: 0., Oroua; T.K., Te Kawau; F. 0.8., Feilding Old Boys; F., Feilding; 0.8., Old Boys; A., Athletic. MANAWHENUA JUNIORS. TO OPPOSE WANGANUI. The following fifteen have been selected to represent Manawhenua juniors versus Wanganui at Wanganui on Saturday week:—Full-back, McKay (M-.); three-quarters, Croon (H), Atkins (H.), Moffatt (M.)j five-eighths, Benge (M.), Hirini (H.) ; half-back, Waugh (M.); rover, Shearman (M.); front row, Nesbit (M.), Moore (H.); lock, McDonald (H.); supports, Comber (M.), Withers (M.); back row, Ryder (H.), Fafreta (H-). Emergencies: Backs, Merwood (H.), Powell (M.); forwards, McDonald (M.), Taylor (H.). RUGBY CONTROL. MANAWHENUA UNION MEETS. REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS. A meeting of the management comimttee of the Manawhenua Rugi-v Union was held in Palmerston North last evening when there were present: Messrs J. A. Colquhoun (in the chair), J. R. Hardie, H. Crawford, W. Hannan, A. M. Ongley, K. W. Eglinton, F. Robinson, A.* Richards, G. Mitchell and H. Hands. FOXTON PROTEST. A report of the proceedings of the meeting, whereat the protest from the Foxton Club against the Wanderers’ Club having played a ’Varsity player without having obtained a transfer, had been considered, was received from the Horowhenua Council. Following its reading the chairman moved that, iu view of the position, the Foxton protest be not uplield. Mr Eglinton seconded, and when put to the meeting the motion was carried. REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURES. The Wairarapa Union wrote asking whether a visit from its junior representatives would be acceptable to Manawhenua. —Owing tc the interclub competitions not having sufficiently advanced, it was decided to reply that the fixture could not be entertained this season. The Southland Union advised that its representatives would be arriving in Palmerston North on the afternoon of September 2, proceeding to Napier on September 5. —Received. The Wanganui Union raised an obejetion to its match with Manawhenua being set down for Levin on the grounds of the additional expense incurred. The chairman moved, seconded by Mr Richards, that the Wanganui Union be informed that there was only a difference of approximately 12 miles, proceeding by way of Sanson and Foxton and, under the circumstances, a change could not be entertained. The Wanganui Union forwarded the names of Messrs N. Reid, W. J. Stone, R. C. Hamilton, L. Hartley and M. Mutton as referees available to control the junior fixture between the representatives of the two unions on the 24th inst.—Mr Reid was appointed. The Wairarapa Union wrote extending thanks for the hospitality accorded to its representatives during their stay in Palmerston North.—Received. TEAM MANAGERS. Mr H. Hands was appointed manager of tho Manawhenua team to visit Masterton next Saturday, tho team leaving from Palmerston North by charabanc at 1.30 p.m. on Friday. Mr F. Robinson, of Foxton, was appointed manager of the Manawhenua representatives to visit Napier on August 31. Mr Robinson was likewise. .appointed manager of the Manawhenua team to oppose Wanganui at Levin and of the team to oppose Southland in Palmerston North on September 4. Mr T. McHerron was appointed manager of the Manawhenua team to meet Wellington at Wellington on September 14, the team travelling by Field’s express both ways. He was also appointed manager of the team to meet Taranaki on September 11. Mr Watson, of Horowhenua, was appointed manager of the Manawhenua junior representatives to visit Wanganui on Saturday next. Mr E. Clevely is to be the manager of the Manawhenua juniors to oppose Wellington at Levin on August 31, the Manawatu inclusions travelling to Levin by the Napier Mail. PRINCE OF WALES CUP.

Permission to play was granted to any Horowhenua representatives selected to take part in the Pdince of Wales Cup conditionally on their not being required for representative purposes.

WALLACE CUP GAME.

OROUA DEFEAT TE KAWAU.

In rather a quiet game at Johnston Park, Feilding, yesterday afternoon, Oroua wrested the Wallace Cup from Te Kawau by the narrow margin of three points, the victory coming from a try scored right on time. There was little or nothing between ' the two teams, but the game was spoiled by the continual kicking of the opposing rearguards. Conditions were jierfect for fast play and safe handling in the open, but on very few occasions were the backs seen in action other than in short passing rushes. The teams were as follow:

Te Kawau.—W. Taylor, Drummond, Moffatt, Ingram, Goldfinch, W. Scott, Fuller, Tattle, T. Taylor, Lawton, Gust, Algar, Cameron, Simpson, Rivers. Oroua. Berchan, Dais, Spence, Robinson, Browning, Smith, Buckman, Oawood, L. Martin, J. Martin, Miles, Viles, Glassford, 'Osborne, Parsons. Parsons set the leather in motion for the blues (Oroua), Drummond lining out at half-way. Play swung across field from the line-out, the black and white pack setting up an attack, which was nipped in the bud by an infringement. Play hung in midfield for a few minutes, Te Kawau making the first move following a pass out from a

scrummage by Fuller, who set his line moving, the attack reaching half-way, where Spence accounted for Goldfinch and the blues secured possession. An exchange of kicks between the opposing rearguards followed, Dais eventually securing to streak for the line and to go down to Ingram. A forward struggle was promising well for the blues till Spence sent out a forward pass, but from tbe scrum tbe blue hookers heeled out cleanly to Buckman, who evaded Rivers to get the oval out to Robinson, to Browning, who sent on a pass to Spence, the movement collapsing for Te Kawau to break through. W. Scott snapped up the leather in his stride to gain valuable ground, but the hand out to Ingram went astray and again the blues took charge, a force down resulting. An overdose of kicking in the succeeding play kept the game quiet, the backs electing to kick whilst conditions were never better for rearguard play. .The Te Kawau pack assumed control in midfield, the blues retreating to their twenty-five before the drive. Scott and Drummond came through with only Berchan to stop them, and in a tight corner the blue custodian threw the ball into touch when his kick was blocked. From the resultant penalty Moffatt narrowly missed the uprights. Play worked back to the Te Kawau area, where Robinson and Miles staged a handling bout, which ended in the latter streaking for tho line to go down to Taylor, and the forward straggle was renewed. Miles burst through to the open, and in company with Robinson penetrated to the Te Kawau last line. Drummond came across fast to haul Miles down, just as the burly forward crossed the line. The kick missed.

Oroua 3, Te Kawau 0,

From the kick out Te Kawau attacked and in a flash had Oroua on their last line. From the loose Scott sent the leather on to Goldfinch, who dived over near the posts. Moffatt’s kick grazed the uprights. Te Kawau 3, Oroua 3.

A bout of open play followed, Drummond launching an attack in midfield, a dropped pass halting the drive, which Oroua returned. Dais and Smith made a dual effort along the line and matters were looking dangerous for Te Kawau till Ingram took a neat mark. The blues were still pressing at halftime, which was called shortly after with the scores unaltered. SECOND SPELL. No longer troubled by the sun, the blues swung into action immediately on resuming, the drive reaching the twenty-five line, where Taylor got possession to make a diagonal run and, with a splendid' “grubber” kick, line out at the Oroua twenty-five flag. Te Kawau pressed and, from a bout of forward play, Tattle crossed for Moffat to add the extra points. Te Kawau 8, Oroua 3. Parsons led the Oroua pack into action on resuming, Buckman securing in the loose to send Robinson away. The five-eighth made a strong bid but was hauled down by sheer numbers, and Parsons carried on the attack, a torce down resulting. Te Kawau rallied from the kick out to make rapid progress upfield. From the ruck the oval went out to Ingram who evaded apence to burst through. Halted by Berchan, the winger sent on to Cameron who went down to a hip tackle by Dais. Support arrived for the hard pressed blues who were lucky to avert a score in the succeeding play, a force down resulting. The territorial advantage was regained lor Oroua following the kick and tho black and whites- were compelled to withstand a heavy assault on their last line. The blues’ persistence was rewarded, however, when Browning sent out a long pass to Smith lor the winger to get over. Berchan converted with a good kick and the scores once more were equal. . Oroua 8, Te Kawau 8.

Long kicking from the To Kawau rearguard brought the opposing vanguards to grips in the Oroua twentyfive, but the blues withstood the challenge and in a counter attack advanced to tho opposite end of the field only to be repelled by Taylor. Back stormed the Te Kawau forwards but wild passin" from the scrummages spoilt the good work, a series of scrums being fought wish the blues gradually driving the invaders out. A fierce struggle in the Te Kawau twenty-five set in, the blues fighting hard to get the winning try. Right on the call of time a rearguard action by Oroua saw Robinson despatched for the line to get over in the corner. The kick fell short and full time was called with the Wallace Cup going to Oroua by 11 points to 8. „ , „ Mr H. Hope controlled the game. BEBBINGTON SHIELD. RETAINED BY BUSH TEAM. Per Press Association. PAHIATUA, Aug. 14.. Bush retained the Bebbington Shield by defeating Dannevirke by 5 points to nil in a game played under ideal conditions. Bush was superior, in both forwards and backs, but in the vanguard especially. Wriglit scored a clever try for Bush in the first spell, Udy converting. The Bush hooker, Hart Udy, broke a leg in the first half. HAWKE’S BAY BEAT WAIKATO. HAMILTON, Aug. 14. The Hawke’s Bay touring team played its opening match here this afternoon in fine weather and defeated Waikato in the return fixture by 11 to three. The visitors were the better side all round and should have had a wider margin. The forwards were good, while the backs set up several strong rushes, but they were not alwavs handling surely.. Waikato had the better of the opening quarter, in which Allen scored. In the second quarter, the visitors’ forwards were very aggressive, while the backs camo into, the picture on occasions. Campbell and Brodie scored, Roach converting the latter try and the visitors led at the interval B—3. A fine handling bout early in the second spell saw Evans touch down, but Setford missed an easy shot. Hawke’s Bay attacked often during the remainder of the play, but could not add to the tally.

AUCKLAND UNION,

AUCKLAND, Aug. 14. The Auckland Rugby Union to-night considered a request from Canterbury that an outside referee be appointed for the Auckland-Canterbury match here on August 31. The Auckland Union decided to reply pointing out that this was contrary to the usual custom, except in Ranfurly Shield matches, and requesting Canterbury to agree to an Auckland referee. Keene, the rover, is unable to play against Hawke’s Bay on Saturday and has been replaced by Fletcher. The Auckland Union has received advice that additional players are coming to join the Hawke’s Bay team specially for Saturday’s match.

UNIVERSITIES AT PLAY.

Per Press Association.

DUNEDIN, Aug. 14. The annual match between Otago University and Canterbury College was played at Carisbrook toZday in ideal weather. The local team overwhelmed the opposition to pile on a score of 53 points to 13. The bncks were much speedier than the Canterbury rearguard and gave a brilliant exhibition.