PROUD OF TEAM

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22517, 7 September 1936, Page 11

PROUD OF TEAM

"WE HAVE NO BEGRETS" MANAGER WELL SATISFIED TRIBUTE FROM W. J. WALLACE [BY TELEGRAPH—ATHLETIC BEPORTER] WELLINGTON. Sunday Mr. Gordon Shaw, manager of thp Wallabies, said that it was one of the best games lie had seen. He considered his forwards magnificent, Hodgson leading many rushes. The backs on the whole had shaped well, more especially when their disorganisation was taken into account. Rankin again played well at fullback, but one longed for Storey, who would have made a wonderful difference. Although tho team was beaten, Mr. Shaw said that ho was very proud of the players, particularly considering what they had been through in the way of injuries and colds. Australia should also be proud of such a team. "We have no regrets, and we hand the pnlm to New Zealand on the day," he added. '

J. L. Griffiths, the New Zealand captain, said that it was a hard, fast game, played at a great pace all through. 'J he New Zoalanders' only regret was that their opponents were below strength. Mr. W. J. Wallace expressed pleasure at the great improvement in form of the tourists, who had played quite up to their reputation. He was also delighted with the upkeep in morale of the team after its recentdefeats. Australia had a great side, and played spectacular football. Mr. S S. Dean described Hodgson as being one of the best forwards seen in the Dominion for many years. R. J. Walden, who led the visitors, said that it was a wonderfully clean and hard game. Ho was pleased with the Australian pack, which showed it could play a solid game in the tight. The backs had undoubtedly missed the generalship of Hayes, the captain. He was confident of tho result of the second tost, and was sure the Bledisloe Cup would return to Australia. Pauling sustained slight concussion early in the second spell and changed places with Rankin.