Prospects for Kiwis’ Big Game Tomorrow
(N.Z.E.F. Correspondent.)
LONDON, Nov. 21. Bond has been dropped from the New Zealand team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday. Saxton will be captain of the team. The inclusion of Rhind and Simpson should be b to infuse into the pack the dash which was missing from the last two games. The rest from hard travelling will also help the team. Little fault can be found with the selection, though Argus might be considered unlucky in being left out. However, there are close claims for uvo or three places. Though Saxton has not shown top form in either of his appearances, he should be much fitter on Saturday and his experience will tc a big asset. It is difficult to assess the chances of the side, which played its best game to date qgainst the best opposition, but with four days iu which to prepare for the game on Saturday, the Kiwis' play generally should be sharpened up and they can be expected to put up a good performance.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 277, 23 November 1945, Page 5
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