RUGBY FOOTBALL
NEW ZEALAND TEAM FOR SOUTH AFRICA (United Press Association) WELLINGTON, Tbis Day. The New Zealand Rugby Union received a letter from the South Afneian board suggesting that the New Zealand team next year should comprise twentynine plavers and a manager, and should arrive iii South Africa not later than June. The New Zealand union last night decided that the team should leave JMelbo.ur.ie not later than I6tli June. The chairman Mr Dean thought New Zealand should Stick to the original programme of twentyone matches and three test? It was' decided to cable, the African board to secure a Anal agreement on. this pairu.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 27 May 1927, Page 4
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105RUGBY FOOTBALL Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 27 May 1927, Page 4
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