DECISIVE WIN.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13360, 14 September 1936, Page 5

DECISIVE WIN.

FOR THE ALL BLACKS. “AUSSIE'S’’ LOSE BLEDISLOE CUP. Electric Telegraph—Press Association DUNEDIN? Last Night. Playing beiore a crowd of nearly 28,(XX) the All Blacks won the- Biediiiloe C'u» when they defeated Australia in the second test at Carisbroek by the overwhelming margin 38 points to 13. The game was played at a terrific pace throughout, with the ball being thrown about freely by "both teams. In the first epel 1 the Australians appeared capable of extending New Zealand, but after hall-time the All Blacks ran nil over their opponents, scoria<r at will. The teams were:—AUSTRALIA. Full-back: K. P. Storev. Three-quarters: A. D. McLean, R E. McLaughlin, R. Rankin. J. D Kelaher. l’ive-eighth,: L. S- Lewis. .Half-back: E. de C. Gibbolis. h orwards: R. L. F. Kelly A J Hodgson, W. G. S. White, ’ F E Hutchinson, O L. Bridle, J. H. Malone, Ei. T. Bonis, R. J. Walden (captain) ~ NEW ZEALAND. Full-back: H. R. Pollock. Three-quarters: G. F. Hart N \ Mitchell. J. M. Watt Five-eighths: J. L. Griffiths (cap"tainj, O. O. Gillies. Half-back : E. S. Sadler. Forwards: J. G. Rankin, R Ward R. R. King. S. Reid. J. R. Wells' D. Dalton, W. E. Hadley, E. jackson. Mitchell and Gillies were the two best backs on the ground and they made some slashing runs. Watt and H?irfc were always dangerous and Sadler, behind the scrum, played a useful game. Griffiths was the weak link in the backs. Wells, King, Rankin and were the outstanding forwards for New Zealand. Ihe Australians’ back-line lacked "thrust, taking their passes standing, although quick to seize openings. McLaughlin and Mcl.ean impressed most. Bridle played a great ganui in the scrum and he was well supported by Hodgson and Walden.

Australia led 13—11 at half-time but they did not .score in the second spell, while the All Blacks ran up 27 points. Richards was dropped from f.lie Australian team, being replaced by McLaughlin. The All Blacks kicked off into a, strong sun, the game opening at a terrific pace. Bridle broke clean away, M itchell stopping, him just short of the line. A tew minutes later Bridle again broke away and kicked out just short, of the New Zealand line. From the throw-in the Australian backs swung into action, McLaughlin scoring under the posts. converted. The All Black forwards attacked strongly from a scrum in the Australian twenty-five and New Zealand were awarded a penalty, Bollock kickmof a goaL.

The visitors soon carried play to the Now Zealand line with Lewis prominent, and after some scrambling play the All Blacks were penalised. Rankin kicking an easy goal. Australia then attacked strongly, Watt forcing after a good run by McLean. Two free kicks to New Zealand rebeved the pressure and Mitchell, Griffiths and Watt staged a pretty passing rush that broke down on the visitors’ line. From the scrum Gillies passed to Mitchell, who- threw himself over beside the posts. Pollock converted.

A minute biter Bridle intercepted a pass from Sadler, kicked over the full-back’s head, -and picked up the ball to score wide out. Rankin again converted. Gillies paved the way for the- All Blacks’ next try when he cut in brilliantly, passed to Mitchell, who sent Hart away to score. Pollock missed the kick and the whistle wenx» -i minute later. SECOND SPELL The All Blacks had the better of tln i opening exchanges in the second spell. Wells being prominent in a solo dribbling rush, and Hart was recalled when across the line because of a forward pass. New Zealand took the lead when Storey, the visitors full-back missed with a speculator after misfieiding a kick by Pollock. Hart followed up last, kicked through, gathered in the ball and ran round behind the posts. Pollock converted. A minute later an All Black forward rush carried play half the; length of the held and Hart picked up, transferred to Wells, who sent Reid across at the corner Pollock m i ssed. From the kick-off Watt came into .action on lii.s own, running from hallway to. the Australian line?.. He- was tackled just short but got up and -dribbled over to score at the corner, the; kick failing. Australia, counter-attacked strongly, oniy stern defence keeping Kelnlier from scoring, the All Blacks forcing. The forwards then quickly transferred play to the other end and from a scrum Rankin dummied his wav through for a great try, the kick Tailing. A moment later Watt fielded the ball, made a good run and sent Mitchell away for an unconverted try at the corner. Gillies, Sadler and Rankin combined beautifully for the All Blacks’ next try. the last-named scoring beliind the posts. Pollock converted. Following loos© play on the Australian line, Reid received and went over under the posts. Pollock converted. The All Blacks were attacking at the final whistle. TARANAKI LOSE TO WELLINGTON. Wellington beat Taranaki 20—12 in the return match between the two provinces at Athletic Park on Saturday. Wellington scored five tries, one being converted, four of

them being in the second half, and a penalty goal. Taranaki scored two tries, one being converted, and a potted goal—all in the second half. MANAWATU BEAT THE BAY. PALMERSTON N., Sept. 12, The Manawatu senior Rugby representatives by one point after a last, open game on the Palmerston North showgrounds oval this afternoon, the final score being 12—11 in favour of the home team. Manawatu had tlie good fortune to land a penalty, while the visitors missed with an equally easy attempt. The ground was in very good order, and the weather was fair. WELLINGTON COLTS’ BIG WIN. DANNEVIRKE, September 12. The Wellington Colts touring Rugby team played the last match of their tour against a Dannevirke team to-day in fine weather and on a fan* ground. The game was very one-sided, th© visitors being greatly superior to the home side, which was at a disadvantage because the local Rugby competitions concluded three weeks ago. The first spell saw the Colts pile up 33 points, the home side failing to score. The visitors maintained their superiority throughout the second spell, the final tally being 49 to 3 in their favour. They were more clever, fitter and faster all round than the home side. MAORIS AND SPRINGBOKS. MATTER NOW SETTLED. ROTORUA, Last Night. As the result of a confluence held in Wellington recently between tho repieseutatives of a number of North Island Maori tribes and members or the New Zealand Rugby Union, ther' j is every prospect of an. amicable settlement of the dispute which has arisen in connection with the forthcoming tour of the South African Rugby foot bail team. It is understood that after the views of the Maori representatives had been fully laid before the members of the union, it was decided to write to the South African Union setting out these views and asking for an assurance that tin* tourists are prepared to treat the members of the Maori race as New Zealanders and not as members of an inferior race. If such an assurance is given the Maori representatives expressed tho opinion that the members of their race would lie only too willing to meet the tourists on the playing field and also to extend to them the friendliest of welcomes.