THE ALL BLACKS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19373, 8 January 1925, Page 7

THE ALL BLACKS

ARRIVAL. IN FRANCE. GLOWING TRIBUTES BY THE PRESS. Prei* Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. PARIS, January 6. The ATI Blades -were welcomed by the directors of the French Rugby Federation. Porter (the captain) said ho was glad the tour had ondod with the brooking of tho 1905 side’s record. Ho was sorry ho did not play in Saturday’s game. Tho Prose is full of glowing tributes to tho All Blacks. Tho Aorosports publishes a specially written chorus in England, whidh by its racincss makes up for its grammatical mistakes. It concludes with ‘‘New Zealand for ever." Tho Auto says that everyone will endeavour to moke the visit of the athletes from so distant a land enjoyable, and hopes that tho Government and the Paris municipality will consider the matter of officially receiving tho magnificent athletes from the Antipodes.—Router. PROPOSED MATOH AGAINST BRITAIN. QUESTION OF A GROUND. LONDON, January 6. It is officially stated that the proposed match, All British v. the All Bladles, will not bo permitted to bo played at the Wembley Stadium if there is the slightest chance of cutting up the surface, which has been returned in readiness for tho Soccer Cup final in April.—'Sydney Sun Cable. COMMEMORATIVE TROPHY. GIFT FROM NEW ZEALANDERS. LONDON, January 6. Before the All Blocks leave England, after their return from France, they will bo presented, on behalf oL-i-erij Now 'Zealanders rosiuont in Great Britain, with a magnifioent trophy in the form of a loving oup to commemorate their triumphal tour. Tho trophy will be the property of the Now Zealand Rugby Union. —Reuter. NORTHERN UNION CLUBS. ALLEGED OVERTURES TO ALL BLACKS. LONDON, January 6. It is understood that Northern Union clubs are persisting in making overtures to the All Blacks, offering increased amounts —in one instance several thousands, also a bonus, and a weekly salary of £l2, besides employment. “Tho offers are certainly tempting but so far they have been declined,” said one All Black.—Sydney Sun Coble.