SCOTTISH TEAM

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 304, 21 November 1935, Page 9

SCOTTISH TEAM

LIVELY, TERRIER TYPE. STRENUOUS GAME LIKELY. ALL BLACKS SHOULD WIN. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received November 21, 9.40 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 20. There are no real surprises in Scotland’s team to meet the All Blacks on Saturday, though a number would prefer Lind instead of Dick. The latter made some nice runs in the London Counties’ game, yet showed a tendency to hang on and neglect his wingers. Scotland’s pack is of the lively terrier type in the loose and a good scrummaging unit. The tourist regard Beattie as one. of the best forwards in Britain.

It is largely a South of Scotland pack, Lainbie previously playing for Hawick. There should be understanding between the forwards. Waters has a great reputation and is of the burly, fiery type. The Scottish inside backs arc particularly able, with plenty of pace. The tourists have the greatest respect for Shaw. Logan has shown good form this season. New Zealand cannot afford to give Shaw any room and there is little doubt that he will be closely watched by Griffiths, who is a good, resolute defender. Everything points to an exciting, strenuous, and even game. The visitors’ fine combination and backing up, especially now the forwards are scrummaging well, should carry the day. On the form displayed against them the New Zealanders consider Scotland stronger than Wales or England.