THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23043, 21 May 1938, Page 22

THE LEAGUE CODE

TOUR OF AUSTRALIA FINAL TRIALS TO-DAY INTER-ISLAND CONTEST Considerable interest is being taken in the final trial matches to bo played at Carl aw Park this afternoon in view of the selection this evening of the New Zealand Thigh,v League team for Australia. The inter-island match is certain to he keenly contested as many of the best players in New Zealand are taking part. On a dry ground, the North Island backs are capable of playing clever football, and it will be interesting to compare the standard of the southern rear division, which is reported to be very strong.

The South forwards have always been a difficult proposition for the North 'lsland, which has a number of forwards likely to win a place in the team for Australia. The standda rd of forward play in Auckland has improved considerably and on this occasion the South players will have to show a high standard to gain places in the New Zealand team.

The curtain-raiser between tho Probables and Possibles will bo followed with interest as the players selected represent tlio best talent in the code. Both teams are fully represented and there is every redson to expect a splendid game. Special train and tram services have been arranged to cater for an expected largo attendance. The Possibles and Probables match will start at 1.45 p.m., and the North v. South Island fixture at 3 p.m. The teams for the inter-Island match are as follows: — NORTH ISLAND Fullback.—J. Smith (Auckland). Threequarters.—G. Midgley (Auckland), R Chase (Auckland), B. Riley (Auckland). Five-eighths.—Walter Brimble (Auckland), W. Tittleton (Auckland). Halfback.—-Wilfred Brimblo (Auckland). forwards. —D. Herring (Auckland)., J. Satherlcy (Auckland), <T. Cootes (Wellington), A. Gault (Auckland), J. Brodnck (Auckland), 11. Tetley (Auckland). SOUTH ISLAND Fullback.—o, Taylor (Canterbury). Threequarters.—C. H. Davidson (Canterbury), R. Brown (Canterbury). A. Beban (G Five?eighttis.— N. Kiely (Grcymouth), D. Kirk (Greymouth). Halfback. —P. Scott Qnangahua). Forwards.—J. Clark (Canterbury), G. Orman (Buller), B. Barnard C^" t ' ur} (^re y! Price (Canterbury), C. Clarke «.*rej mouth). W. Glynn (Greymouth).