FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 279, 3 December 1907, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

THE PRO. ALL-BLACKS

THE LEEDS MATCH,

ENGLISH PRESS COMMENT,

Press Association—Copyright, Received Dec. 2, 5.84 p.m.

Sydney, Dec. 2. Commenting on the Leeds match the Chronicle says:—"With all their stars out, the New Zealanders had a stiff task to defeat the strong side which Leeds put in the field, and though they won by eight points to two, they had to strive their hardest. There is still something faulty about the Colonials' play, which the matches they have played so far have not eliminated. They do not command the ball in the scrimmage and their passing is far from perfect. The'forwards are good in the open, but they are always striving to handle the "ball, instead of at times relying on an effective dribble. The result is that the man fails to recover his balance and cannot see where he is passing the leather. The •passing forward spoiled many chances, and inaccurate handling negatived several openings even with a clear field. The combination was indifferent, and Wrigley was a great sinner in this regard. Judging from La-very's form against Wakefieid, he seems to be a better man on the wing than Wrigley." The Telegraph says:—" The New Zealanders did not hold a particularly strong advantage, but their form was superior to their opponents. Towards the finish the colonials returned to the attack, but their passing was faulty, and they were unable to increase the lead which they had already established."