RUGBY FOOTBALL

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 234, 2 September 1929, Page 2

RUGBY FOOTBALL

MANAWATU v. OROUA-TE KAWAU VISITORS BEATEN. With Manawhenua at Napier on Saturday, the Manawatu representatives engaged in a trial of strength at the Showgrounds with the Oroua and Te Kawau sub-unions which combined for the occasion. Pleasant conditions prevailed, there being but a light breeze in evidence, while tho surface of the area was firm and fast. Although the visitors opened strongly, lack of ball from the set scrums restricted their efforts as the game advanced, and the Manawatu reaguard turned tho scale ill their favour in no uncertain manner, the scores being 24—9 at the conclusion of play. The game was an excellent innovation and is one which the local authorities should make an endeavour to stage earlier in future seasons. The junior inter-club competitions were to have been advanced further on Saturday, although the junior representatives were engaged at Levon, but no games materialised, Old Boys ana West End Old Boys winning by default from High School—who are at present on vacation —and Feilding Old Boys respectively. Kia Toa A likewise gained a bloodiess victory over United Valley, the country fifteen having withdrawn from the competitions', while the Kia Toa B v. Feilding match was postponed owing to members of those teams being erfgaged in the junior representative game. MANAWATU COMPETITION. Junior—lnter-club—Old Boys won by default from High School. West End won by default from Feilding Old Boys. Fourths.—Wanganui Tech. Old Boy 3 24 v. West End Old Boys 6.

VISIT FROM SUB-UNIONS. MANAWATU BEAT OROU9-TE KAWAU. FORMER WIN EASILY. For tho first occasion in the history of Rugby in the Manawatu, tho Oroua and Te Kawau sub-unions joined forces in opposition to the Mother Union when their representatives met at the Showgrounds on Saturday. During the course of the season interchange visits have been made between the trio when it was plainly evidenced that the outlying areas possessed players of undoubted worth, and it was freely anticipated that, as a combined force, they would seriously test a Manawatu fifteen. While the local forces had been naturally weakened by the inclusions in the Manawhenua side which vyas engaged at Napier, a fairl-- strong side was fielded and spectators were treated to an interesting display, the only unfortunate feature being that it came all too late in the season to allow the visitors to do themselves full justice. The teams which took the field for the respective combinations were : Oroua-Te Kawau (blue and black). —. Birkham (0.), Dais (0.), R. Scott (T.K.), Moffatt (T.K.), Smith (0.), W. Scott (T.K.)j Tattle (T.K.), Parsons (O.), Algar (T.K.), Taylor (T.K.),, Martin (0.), Beard (O.), Simpson (T.K.), Glasford (O.), Rivers (T.K.). Manawatu (green and white).— Wasley, Cochrane, Fletcher, Dewe, R. Ormond, Elliott, Shapleski, M. din, Bowler, O. Hight, Galpin, BaKer, McKenzie, C. Hight, Dalzieli. Manawatu kicked off towards the southern goal against the sun, the Country fifteen immediately working to the attack along the right wing. From a pass out, Scott worked the blind side to hand on to Parsons, but the rover delayed liis pass for it to be smothered. A speculator by Fletcher enabled the homesters to work to safe territory, but offside by C. Hight saw the advantage lost. Play was scrappy and, with M. Waidin caught in difficulties he handed back to linker right in front of his goal to clear. A pretty breakaway by Shapleski opened up a promising movement, but the defence rallied and Smith got in an opportune mark. From a return by Wasley, Dais dashed through prior to kicking, O. Hight getting back to kick out. The blues forced their way right to the line, only to sacrifice a scoring opportunity by kicking too hard. With activities at midfield. It. Scott snapped up a pass out by the greens to dash down to Wasley. He then swung infield to hand on to Parsons and, although the rover dropped his pass, he recovered the ball to go over in good position. R. Scott failed. —Country 3, Town 0. A kick through spelt danger to the blues, but Birkham was proving safe. ' However with a handling bount halted , on the right wing, Dewe swung a pass ; across field and a visiting forward com- > ing in offside Fletcher turned it to profit.—Town 3, Country 3. A nice field of a high kick by Wasley and a ground liner set the greens in foreign territory and Shapleski worked the blind side and the ball was handled by the backs prior to coming in field to Q. Hight, but the hooker was grass- • ed just short of the line. When hard on the defence, Moffat got offside, but • Fletcher’s kick went astray. A handling bout immediately following saw ■ Fletcher cut in only to be tackled on the line. A scrum was ordered only to i see McKenzie pick the ball out of' it. The home backs were now going more smoothly and a pretty effort along the right wing set them hard on the attack. Across field the movement worked and failure to put the ball correctly in the scrum cost Parsons a penalty, hut Fletcher failed to repeat his earlier effort. Offside by Parsons saw Waidin line out at the comer. R. Scott cleax--ed, but Wasley accepted the ball on the run to gallop right through to within five yards of the line before being halted. From the throw-in, McKenzie went over close to the goal, but Waidin failed with an easy shot.—Town 6, Country 3. A dual movement between Cochrane and Waidin saw the rover accept the return pass to run in. Fletcher goaled and half-time was immediately called. Town 11, Country 3. Manawatu went off with a rush on resumption and they forced the country players back on to the defence and, within five minutes of the resumption of play, Waidin secured in the loose to break straight through and send on to Cochrane foi the winger to complete. Fletcher goaled.—Town 16, Country 3. The visitors replied with a frontal attack, Parsons and Algar being halted in turn just short of their objective. With the leather cleared to Birkham, the full-back dropped for the goal, his kick being just a shade astray. From a handling bout set in operation by Shapleski, Fletcher went right through to Birkham before being halted. However in a later movement the centre ran 'Cochrane into position for the winger to score. Fletcher’s kick passed outside—Town 19, Country 3. The sub-unions fought their way back to the home line, but McKenzie burst clear to hand on to Elliott to Bowler, the movement being stemmed at the I centre, where Parsons snapped up inj

the loose to go right through to Wasley to hand on to Algar, but a third forward who came into the movement lost possession. However, a defender was penalised and Birkham goaled.— Country 6, Town 19. Moffatt, who had been receiving few opportunities to show his paces, se cured in liis own twenty-five to jink his way right through the defence, but his hand on went unaccepted when there was an open field in front. McKenzie, who had been showing up prominently in the open for Manawatu — although all too frequently offside—finally got his reward when he battled his way over. Taking the kick himself, he goaled.—Town 24, Country 6. Unperturbed, the visitors fought their way hack, Parsons battling his way right to the line before being grassed. However, the ball went over and Beard was handy. W. Scott’s shot at goal struck the post to rebound. Country 9, Town 24. Time was called a few minutes later. Mr F. S. Hewitt carried the whistle. In the second spell, -Ingram replaced R. Scott in the- sub-unions’ team.

THE CURTAIN RAISER. WANGANUI EASILY BEAT WEST END. The curtain raiser to the Showgrounds match was furnished by Wanganui Technical Old Boys and West End Old Boys, both the rival combination? having won the fourth grade competitions in their respective districts, the visitors having the proud distinction of having run up an aggregate of some 200 points without having had their line crossed. Playing with the wind in the first spell, Wanganui proved a very happy combination in both departments and they were the first to score, Bellve furnishing Lind with an opening for the latter to get across. The kick failed. The homesters replied with a loose movement from a centring kick, Priest breaking tho visitors’ record by going over in the corner to equalise the scores. However, before tho interval Peake, the Wanganui half, worked the blind side for Barron to go over, Inglis adding tho major points, while the half personally contributed a crossing from a melee close to the line. Inglis again added the major points and the interval was called with the scores: Wanganui 13—3. On resumption the local boys went to the attack and, although driven back, they returned and Ward went over. The kick failed. West End 6—13. The local team continued to carry all the play, doing everything but score. However, a sharp break-away carried the visitors to the goal front where Barron went over for a simple score. Briscoe goaled. Poor collaring again lot the visitors away, Wilson running from his own twenty-five to score. Superior finish brought Wanganui yet another score before the close, Lind being the contributor. Inglis goaled and the teams left the field with the scores: Wanganui 23, West End 6. Mr R. E. Hatch controlled a splendid game.

MANAWAWHENUA LOSE. - HAWKE’S BAY’S EASY WIN. LARGE MARGIN OF POINTS. Per Press Association. NAPIER, Aug. 31. Hawke’s Bay and Manawhenua played their Rugby representative match here to-day on a splendid ground. The teams were:— Manawhenua. —Johnston, Strange, Bevan, Walker, Riddell, Akuira, Bull, Crawford, Summers, Parsons, Tatana, Conrad, Miles, Hanna, Parata. Hawke’s Bay— Hickling, Grenside, Setford, Appleby, Smith, Gillespie, Beckett, Wilson, Hefferhan, Brownlie, Steer, Campbell, Geriimell, Straclian, McKay. The feature of the game was the return to inter-provincial football of Maurice Brownlie, captain of the All Blacks in Africa last year. He led the home team and was accorded a great reception on taking the field. Early in the first spell the Bay forwards carried the ball down the visitors’ line. Brownlie bullocked liis way over in the corner. With a splendid kick Grenside converted the try. —Hawke’s Bay were on the attack for some time but Manawhenua came was very fast and a few minutes later the Bay forwards handled, Smith finishing off a movement by scoring under the posts. Setford easily converted. Manawhenua came back with a great movement, eight men handling the ball and a score resulting. Akuira’s kick just missed. Right from the kickoff, the Bay backs raced right through, McKay crossing in the corner. Grenside’s kick swung wide. Manawhenua came back in great style, five men handling and Walker flashing over in the corner to cap a capital movement. Akuira’s kick just missed. Half-time was sounded shortly afterward with the score:—

Hawke’s Bay 13, Manawhenua 11. fashion, both sides several times going close to scoring. Finally. Grenside received and crossed in the corner, running round behind the posts. The kick was disallowed. Hawke’s Bay scored again after a great dribbling rush, Wilson touching down behind the posts and Setford easily converted. Hawke’s Bay were keeping up their great pressure and ten minutes later Heffernan scored but the kick missed. Strange then picked up a dropped pass during a Bay attack back with a great attack, Parata going over near the posts for a fine try. Akuira converted nicely. Play The second half opened in whirlwind and raced away for a runaway try for Manawhenua which was unconverted. A minute or two later he repeated the performance, scoring under the posts, Tatana converting. Hawke’s Bay then set up a whirlwind attack, backs and forwards handling, and Wilson scoring for Setford to convert. A similar movement a few minutes later saw Grenside cross in the corner. Time was sounded with the scare:—Hawke’s Bay 32, Manawhenua 19. MATCH AT LEVIN. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES. WELLINGTON 14 v. MANAWHENUA 9. (Special to “Standard.”) LEVIN, Aug. 31. The junior representative Rugby match, Wellington versus Manawhenua, which was played here to ; day, resulted in a win for Wellington by 14 points to 9. The weather was glorious, but the attendance medium. The ground was hard. The game was 6low in the opening stages, the pace increasing gradually. Wellington showed superior combination in the back division, but the forwards were about equal. Had Manawhenua sustained the attack towards the finish the result might have been reversed. Taylor, the Manawhenua forward, followed the ball over from a loose rush, beat the opposing full-back, Currie, and obtained the ffrst try. Hirini’s kick missed.

Half-way through the spell Brown, the Wellington captain, playing at wing-three-, quarter, snapped up in a scramble near the corner and shot over. Currie kicked the goal. Ten minutes before the spell ended Crichton, the Wellington forward, followed through from a 6crum at the corner, and scored, but'' Brown’s kick at goal failed. Early in the second half, the Wellington wingforward, got possession from a loose rush and scored behind the posts, Currie converting. Manawhenua, though now playing against the setting sun, showed much improved pace, and during one of their invasions were awarded a penalty in a good position, McKay kicking a goal. With twelve minutes to go, Atkins, the Mana-

whenua captain, and centre three-quarters, pursued the ball from a dribbling rush and scored, with little opposition. McKay’s kick from a wide angle went low. Wellington were now leading by two points. Manawhenua did most of the subsequent attacking, but in tho last few minutes the visitors recovered, and Brown, from a pass, surprised the opposition and scored behind the goal. Currie just missed with the kick. Time was then sounded. The referee was Mr P. McLeavey.

SOUTHLAND TAKE SHIELD. WAIRARAPA’S TENURE ENDED. CLOSE GAME AT CARTERTON. Per Press Association. CARTERTON, Aug. 31. In the match for tho Ranfurly Shield today, Southland defeated Wairarapa by 19 points to 16. There was an attendance in tho vicinity of 4000, and glorious weather prevailed. The Carterton ground was in excellent condition. The teams were as follow: — Southland. —B. Morris (full-back); L. Stubbs, F. Townsend, T. Anderson (threequarters); L. Porter, R. Bell, captain (fiveeighths); I. Hiolden (half); B. Mahoney (wing-forward); D. Agnew, L. George, T. Galt, G. Purdie, H. McKenzie, R. R. Bird, T. Metcalfe (forwards). Wairarapa.—L. Roach (full-back); R. Cundy, C. Stringfellow, F. Fuller (threequarters); A. T. Cooko (captain), T. Corkill (five-eighths); J. Mill (half); J. Donald (wing-forward); W. Irvine, K. Reid, J. Harvey, S. Willoughby, M. Willoughby, N. McGregor, W. Reside (forwards). Southland won the toss and played down the field. Wairarapa set up an attack and carried play to Southland’s twenty-five, where a free kick gave Fuller an easy chance, but he missed. Wairarapa were still attacking, but Stubbs relieved. Good kicking by Porter put the visitors on tho attack, Corkill relieving to halfway. A further attack was set going. Pur-, die and Bird dribbled in front of Wairarapa’s goal. Stringfellow marked and relieved to ten yards on the Wairarapa side of half-way. Porter marked in front of the posts and drop kicked a fine goal. Southland 3, Wairarapa 0. Immediately after a scrum in Wairarapa’s twenty-five, Wairarapa were penalised and Porter again kicked a goal. Southland 6, Wairarapa 0. A forward rush found Bird right up the Wairarapa line near the posts. Stringfellow carried the ball back. From the resulting scrum, Holden passed to Bell, to Porter, Porter potting a field goal. Southland 10, Wairarapa 0. Southland continued pressing to the Wairarapa line, Corkill relieving, followed again by relief by Cooke. The speed of the Southland forwards kept Wairarapa on the defensive, and their backs could not get going. Play was in Wairarapa’s twentyfive near tho side when Porter had a free kick at goal but failed. The Wairarapa backs started a passing rush, but Stringfellow was off-side. Porter had another attempt at goal ten yards from half-way, but failed. Corkill, Cooke and Fuller were associated in a fine run, which saw tho latter dodge his way through well into the Southland twenty-five. A pass infield was given Corkill, but offside play gave Wairarapa a chance at goal and Fuller succeeded with tho kick. Southland 10, Wairarapa 3. Wairarapa began to show up in some pretty passing. Mill, Corkill, Cooke and Stringfellow got going, tho latter getting across near the corner. Fuller failed with the kick. Southland 10, Wairarapa 6. A fine Wairarapa rush of fivo forwards ended in touch-in-goal. Later, a pass by Cooke to Stringfellow was missed and Townsend snapped up the ball and away he went. He was tackled by Roach and passed to Mahoney who scored near tho posts. Porter’s kick was a “poster.” Southland 13, Wairarapa 6. Good forward work by Southland down in Wairarapa’s twenty-five was then witnessed. Roach was caught by Hall and was knocked out. J. Donald saved by kicking out a yard from the corner. Roach retired temporarily. Half-time was then called. THE SECOND SPELL. The second spell opened with Southland still attacking. Bell threw tho ball across to Porter, who passed to Anderson, who ran well to the corner, where he was pushed over Fuller’s head. Wairarapa forced. Wairarapa then took a hand at attacking. Outside the twenty-five Fuller potted a fine field goal. Southland 13, Wairarapa 10. A forward rush found play inside the Southland half. Off-side play gave Cundy a long chance five yards inside tho halfway and he landed a splendid goal. Southland 13, Wairarapa 13. Bird was tackled without the ball outside Wairarapa’s twenty-five and Porter kicked a goal. Southland 16, Wairarapa 13.

A fine rush by Southland was led by Mahoney, who carried the ball right over tho line, but Cundy forced. Galt, Mahoney and Holden next made a strong sortee, which ended in Wairarapa forcing at the corner.

A Wairarapa passing rush carried play outside tho Southland twenty-five, but quick following and tackling relieved. Cundy then had another shot at goal from half-way. The ball went high and short, Bell finding the line near half-way. Porter from outside the twenty-five cut in nicely, and with two men hanging to him forced hi 3 way on. Ho passed to Bird, who scored near the. posts. The kick was not allowed because of mishandling. Southland 19, Wairarapa 13. Cundy was then brought into the fiveeighths place. Corkill led a severe attack for Wairarapa, but the defence was too solid, tho ball finally going out at the corner. Mill then secured and passed to Cundy, to Cooke, to Stringfellow, who raced in round near the goal. Fuller missed with the kick. Southland 19, Wairarapa 16. Wairarapa then strongly attacked, the ball going from Mill to Cundy, Cooke, Stringfellow and Fuller. The latter knocked on tho ball, which went out near the corner. Wairarapa continued to attack until time sounded. Southland carried off the shield by 19 points to 16. The referee was Mr T. Fletcher, of Wellington. AN UNLUCKY GROUND. WAIRARAPA LOSE SHIELD. It was on August 6, 1927, that Manawhenua captured the Ranfurly Shield from Wairarapa on tho Carterton playing area, the challengers on that occasion not having been seriously considered prior to the day. Manawhenua’s tenure was. comparatively brief, Canterbury lifting the shield when they came north, only to lose it early in the following season when Wairarapa presented an early challenge. In the interim Wairarapa had withstood many challenges, only to lose 'it to Southland, tio-day, the challengers’ prospects having appeared far from rosy when they received severe defeats at the hands of Canterbury and Wellington en route. Thus, with the strongest challengers held off, an unlikely foe came along to take the honours. Strangely enough the match was played on the Carterton area which has, for various reasons, been considered Wairarapa’s unlucky ground. It certainly has proved so on two important occasions at least. Wairarapa won the Ranfurly Shield from Hawke’s Bay in 1927 after the Bay had held it since 1922. At a later challenge the same year Hawke’s Bay won the trophy back again only to lose out owing to a breach of the rules having been committed. Wairarapa recovered the shield from Canterbury in 1928 and had repelled ali challenges prior to to-day. Peculiarly enough, Southland held the Ranfurly Shield for a brief period previously, they having won it from Wellington in 1920 when tho holders had taken it on tour.

AUCKLAND.BEAT CANTERBURY

LARGE MARGIN OF POINTS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Aug. 31. Thoro was fine weather and a large attendance for tho Cantcrbury-Auckland Rugby match at Eden Park to-day. Tho teams wore: — Canterbury.—Harris, Hart, Steel, Mcr ritt, Innes, Hay, Mullan, Scrimshaw, Burrows, Kirkland, Robinson, Anderson, Manchesert, Manning, Carson. Auckland.—Butler, Lucas, Bush, Minns, L. Hook, Jamieson, Corner, Fletcher, Hadley, Finlayson, A. Knight, McWilliams, Anderson, L. Knight, Batty. Auckland won tho toss and Canterbury kicked off. Tho latter had the best of tho first few minutes of bright play. In a series of scrums Auckland pushed tho opposing forwards back, but Harris 6aved. From a brilliant dash by Hook Auckland gradually worked towards their rivals’ goal lino. The backs threw tho ball about and after an opening had been mado McWilliams dived over fivo yards from tho corner flag. Tho kick failed.—Auckland 3, Canterbury nil. Canterbury had several good chances now, but failed to * mako tho most of their opportunities, until Merritt made a fine dasli down the line. He was tackled by Butler. Anderson picked up and transferred to Muller who gavo it to Manchester and tho latter scored a nice try which was not converted. —Three all.

Thts game was now fast and open. The local backs blocked a bright effort initiated by Merritt. Tho Canterbury forwards were more than holding thoir own. Corner got possession and kicked to Minns who was collared. Mullens secured the ball and passed to Innes who went right through Auckland’s defence and scored a splendid try. The kick failed.—Canterbury 6, Auckland 3. Late in the first spell Innes, Scrimshaw and Hart, after bright passing, handed tho ball to other Canterbury forwards who had Auckland in dire straits. Auckland wero relieved when awarded a free kick. Steel took a free kick to Canterbury just inside tho Auckland twenty-five but the ball struck the upright. Canterbury were having much tho better of play," Merritt, Scrimshaw and Innes being particularly prominent. Tho half-time score was;— Canterbury 6, Auckland 3.

Early in the second spell, passing between Jameson and Hook enabled the latter to pot a beautiful goal.—Auckland 7, Canterbury 6. Tho Canterbury forwards attacked strongly and carried play to Auckland’6 end where Butler was taken in possession. Hook, Lucas and Minns pushed downfield in a fine passing attack. Minns looked certain to 6core, but was magnificently downed by Innis within two yards of the Canterbury lino. Mullen spoiled Auckland’s effort. A great try was notched by Auckland following a wonderful passing bout inside the Canterbury twenty-five. Fletcher passed to Corner to Bush to Minns who outpaced several opponents and scored in the corner and converted the try.—Auckland 12, Canterbury 6. Another likely try for Auckland was spoiled by Bush who made amends almost immediately by running hard and transferring to L. Knight who scored behind the posts. Bush converted.—Auskland 17, Canterbury 6. Steel took a free kick for Canterbury but the ball struck the upright and bounced back. 1 The Canterbury forwards continued to play a wonderful game, Scrimshaw being particularly prominent all the time. Jameson just managed to force in time following a strong attack by the visitors. Canterbury wero now throwing tho ball about. Merritt set the backs going, but a forward pass held up tho visitors. Merritt passed infield and two forwards dived for the ball, but missed it, and Butler forced near the dead ball area as the final bell rang : Auckland 17, Canterbury 6. The referee was Mr P. McLeavey.

WELLINGTON BEAT OTAGO. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Sept. 1. The conditions were ideal on Saturday for the Wellington versus Otago Rugby football match, which was won by Wellington by 18 points to 12. Play was fast throughout, and to within 15 minutes of time, even ivith Wellington leading in points, it seemed as though Otago might win. Wellington led in the first spell by eight points to three. For Wellington, Julian played a great game at half-back and scored three tries, one of which Ramson converted. Elvy also scored a try and Heazlewood, the Wellington full-back,, potted a magnificent goal from 40 yards out. Tho Otago forwards forced the pace, but the backs were unable to finish off the movements. Tries were scored for Otago by Souter, McClymont and Wilson (2). In the last 15 minutes Wellington seemed to carry all before it, although Otago, even when headed ,never lost heart. Elvy mado good runs down the line and Porter was always a thorn in Otago’s side.

RESULTS ELSEWHERE. Dannevirke—Excelsior 12 v. Rangers 11; Pirates 14 v. Tipapakuku 3. Greymouth.—Coast 28 v. Buffer 13. Blenheim. —Seddon Shield: Golden Bay 8 v. Marlborough 0. Taumarunui.—"Wellington B 18 v. King Country 6. Hamilton. —Peace Cup: Hamilton 38 v. Franklin 3. c Matamata. —Tauranga 8 v. Matamata 6. Wanganui.—ln a match for the Charity Cup Pirates defeated Kaierau by 14 points to 12. Dunedin. —Ashburton 30 v. Otago B 16. Timaru-South Canterbury 19 v. North Otago 10. MANAWATU THIRDS. TO OPPOSE WELLINGTON. The following 19 players have been selected by Mr R. E. Hatch, sole selector, to hold themselves in readiness to represent Manawatu thirds versus Wellington fourths at the Showgrounds on Saturday next:—Spring, Berquist, Rumble, Moffatt, Bambery (Old Boys A), Duthie, Pinfold, Stevens, Thomas, Burton (Bunnythorpe), Underwood, Prebble, Bramwell, Gavin (Feilding High School), Hanley, Lane, Madgwick (St. Patrick’s), Clarke (Kia Toa), Schlerieke (West End Old Boys). Any member unable to play is requested to communicate with the secretary of the Rugby Council as early as possible. The match has been set down for 1.30 p.m. The Wellington team is as follows: Ryan, Hopkins, Averv, Platt, Baldwin, Hamilton, du Chateau, "Wilkinson, Claridge, Weekes, Eades, Barnett, Selwood, King, Clayton. Emergencies: Back, McCready; forward, Mclntyre. MANAWHENUA v. SOUTHLAND. TEAM TO TAKE FIELD. The Manawhenua Rugby fifteen to oppose the new holders of the Ranfui\y Shield, Southland, at the Showgrounds on Wednesday is as follow, tho trophy not being involved: Full-back: Johnston. Three-quarters: Strange, Pago, Walker. Five-eighths: Riddell, Akuira. Half: W. Parata. Rover: T. Parata. Hookers: Summers, Crawford. Lock : Parsons. Supports: Tatana, Cionrad. Back row: Miles, Dalzell. Emergencies: Backs, Fletcher, Bull; forwards, Satherley, Hanna, Boldt. The team will assemble at noon pn Wednesday. WANGANUI v. MANAWHENUA. GAME AT LEVIN. On Saturday next Manawhenua will be at home to Wanganui, the match being played at Levin, when the visitors will be represented by the following:—Full-back: Darby. Three-quarters: Carlson, Tilley,

Ball. Five-eighths: McLennan, Ambrose. Half-back: Kilby. Wing-forward: Lockett. Front row: Byres, Stewart. Lock: Mcßae. Supports: Roache, Ward. Back row: Oxley, McCarthy. CHALLENGE FOR RANFURLY SHIELD. Per Press Association. TIMAItU, Sept. 1. The South Canterbury Rugby Union has issued a challenge to Southland for tho Ranfurly Shield, suggesting September 11 as the date of the match.