SUCH IS RUGBY FAME
TONY HARRIS BLACK AND BLUE TACKLED AND TACKLED AGAIN Tony Harris, the Springbok fly-half, was not available for the Transvaal team against Natal on May 27. His place was taken by the capable Simmer fly-half, Holton. Harris had to cry off on account of injuries received during his previous two matches. His arms and body were a mass of bruises, and he ha. torn a couple of tendons in a shoulder. A number of these injuries were suffered in legitimate tackles, but others were due to illegal interference during matches. It is quite obvious that in many games, on account of his tremendous value to his side, lie is the target for the special attentions of his opponents, who seem to aim to get him at all costs, within the rules and outside of them as well. Nel in Charge Incidentally the Natalians were under the management of Philip Nel the famous Springbok captain, who is now one of the Natal selectors.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 160, 10 July 1939, Page 5
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