THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23772, 27 September 1940, Page 5

THE LEAGUE CODE

A FINE ATTRACTION ROOPE ROOSTER AT STAKE RICHMOND TO MEET PONSONBY What promises to be the finest club attraction ol : t Jig Auckland .Rugby League's season will bo staged at Carlaw Park to-morrow, when .Richmond and l'onsonby will clash in the final of tho knock-out competition for the coveted Roopo Rooster. With l'onsonby in brilliant form, as was evidenced by its overwhelming defeat of Mount Albert last week, and .Richmond still showing tlio class which gained it the championship, everything is conducive to a sparkling exhibition of the code. Patrons at Carta w Jark should sec the two must intelligent back divisions in tlie emu|M:fitioti in opposition, wit.li the advantage probably dependent on the run of tbc play. Punsonby, which started the season poorly, has now found its feet, and its backs are showing form which came as a profound shock to Mount Albert, last week. No doubt exists s«s to the calibre of the Richmond team, which has gained a large following because of its consistent performances. Both back and forward it will meet any challenge from the opposition, it seems likely that the team which makes tho fewer mistakes frill finish on top. Sm.nd tackling will be necessary to stop tlie backs of either side.

Phelan Shield games wiil also be continued. North Shore will have a chance to secure revenge on Mount Albert ill the cur-tain-raiser on No. I ground, while Manukau and Marist should have an interesting duel in the main game on No. 2 ground. Papakura should extend City in the early fixture.