THE ALL BLACKS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20782, 30 July 1929, Page 9

THE ALL BLACKS

DEFEAT IN THIRD TEST. AUSTRALIAN PRESS COMMENT. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) ■ SYDNEY, July 29. The Herald, commenting on the test, says: “Victory went to the better side, although New Zealand scored three tries to two, -Tile home side proved its superiority in open play, sheer pace being the downfall of the visitors. They were compelled to withstand rush after rush in which the direction was varied, and it was obvious that every stoppage was blessed with relief to them. Australia must take its success with becoming modesty, the All Blacks being distinctly unfortunate in playing without Dailey and Oliver. No one will forget Porter’s heroic, inspiring effort. He was in nearly every movement, and his great tackling and speed in short bursts" was wonderful.-. He set the seal on his fame, and there were no signs that his career aa a leader or as a rover of exceptional activity should end.” '

The Telegraph Pictorial says: “The All Blacks were magnificent, though not victorious. Goal kicking was a deciding factor for success. The Australians depended upon, pace and the New Zealanders generally relied upon rjiggedness and battering forward charges, for which they are renowned in the Rugby world. The visitors had the better of matters in the line-outs, but the home men predominated in the scrums. Australia owed much to Malcolm’s clever play. The match will go down in history as one of the very few international losses suffered by the All Blacks; but the visitors have won the admiration of sportsmen for their gallant fight in the face of adversity.” REASON FOR LATE START. • PLAYERS STOPPED AT GATE. SYDNEY, July 29. The Telegraph Pictorial reveals why Saturday’s test. was late in starting. It appears that .the All Blacks’ official party numbers 35; and 30 of these arriving by char-a-banc were admitted through the gates, but the car containing the other five met with an official order: “ You can’t come in.” A scene developed, and the gate official was informed that if the party could not enter there would be no match. Eventually a compromise was reached, the car remaining outside and the passengers passing through the turnstiles, the players, 13 minutes late, taking the field. Mr M’Leod (manager) stated last night that , his threat of no match was only a joke, “We were so helpless,” he said.

NO MATCH AT AUCKLAND.

TOO MANY CASUALTIES.

(Pek United Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, July 29. Mr M'Leod (manager of the All Blacks) .has sent a cable message stating that it' will -be impracticable for the team to play a match with the Maoris at Auckland owing to heavy casualties. An endeavour is now being, made to arrange a match Maoris v. Auckland.