FIJIANS WIN AGAIN
SINGLE POINT MARGIN OVER NORTH AUCKLAND WHANGAREI, 25th August. Urged on by cries of “Vula Vula white ' from their own countrymen, and encouraged by “Kaipais” from the crowd, the Fijians, by fheir defeat of North Auckland this afternoon, 12-11, proved themselves up to New Zealand provincial Rugby standard. They play an open, fast type of football which will make them popular wherever they go. Their unfailing good nature and debonair touch, coupled with their obvious enthusiasm for the game, add to their attractiveness. Handicapped by being outhooked in the scrum, the Fijians nevertheless held a territorial advantage in the second spell. The backs handled well and showed remarkable aptitude for gatheiing the ball in at all angles.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 28 August 1939, Page 10
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