AUSTRALIA WINS

Southland Times, Issue 20832, 22 July 1929, Page 7

AUSTRALIA WINS

SECOND RUGBY TEST ALL BLACKS AGAIN DEFEATED 17 POINTS TO 9 OLIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, July 21. The second test began in perfect weather in the presence of about 18,000 spectators. The teams were as follows:— NEW ZEALAND. Full-back: Carlton (Canterbury). Three-quarters: Grenside (Hawkes Bay), Hook (Auckland), Waterman (North Auckland). Five-eighths: Oliver (Canterbury), Lilburne (Canterbury). Half-back: Tuck (Wellington). Wing-forward: Porter (Wellington, captain). Forwards: McWilliams (Auckland), Snow (Nelson), Kivell (Taranaki), Sonntag (Otago), Rika (North Auckland), Palmer (Auckland), Cottrell (Canterbury). Reserves: Back, Leys, forward, Mahoney. AUSTRALIA. Full-back: 'Westfield (New South Wales). Three-quarters: Crossman (New South Wales), Sturtridge (Victoria), King (New South Wales), McGhee (Queensland). Five-eighth: Lawton (Queensland, captain). Half-back: Malcolm (New South Wales). Forwards: Breckenridge (New South Wales), J. Ford (New South Wales), Louden (New South Wales), Finlay (New South Wales), Hamelainen (Queensland), Cerutti (New South Wales), Bonis (Queensland), Thompson (Queensland). Superior back play and brilliant combination in the second half gave Australia the victory. It was a hard game, but Australia showed marked superiority in the closing stages. Porter kicked off and Australia won the first scrum. At half way Porter dummied cleverly, kicked through and the All Black vanguard followed up smartly and Australia was compelled to save within two minutes of the start. Hard Luck. From a scrum at half way, Oliver beat three opponents and when near the posts passed to Lilburne who touched down, but was ruled offside. Australia won the next scrum and Lawton relieved with a kick to half way. The home side was gradually working forward. Some exciting passages followed and a score seemed certain from a movement started by Westerfield in his own half, but a knock on held up play. After 15 minutes, the All Blacks bad the advantage territorially, but there was nothing to chose between the teams. Superior ruck play kept the All Blacks on attack. From a scrum near the Australians’ line, Tuck passed to Grenside who cut in smartly and scored •25 minutes after the start. Lilburne’s kick at goal was charged down. New Zealand 3 Australia 0 For off-side play, New Zealand were penalized and from the 25, Lawton opened Australia’s account with a splendid kick. New Zealand .. .. ■ 3 Australia 3 The All Blacks , again took control. Their forwards dominated the rucks and it required sound handling by the home backs to pull up their drives. From the next throw in, the ball travelled along the home backs’ line and McGhie was brought down within a few feet of the All Blacks’ line. Oliver Retires. Oliver was at this stage injured and went off. A rearrangement of the team resulted in Hook becoming five-eighth, Carleton centre and Cundy full back. The score was unaltered at half time. The game had been hard and even, Australia being superior in back play and New Zealand dominating the forward play. Lawton’s strategy was outstanding. Five minutes after the resumption, Lilburne gathered the ball from a ruek and passed to Porter who scored but the kick failed. New Zealand .. 6 Australia 3 Australia retaliated and amidst wild enthusiasm, McGhie picked up when the ball rolled out into loose play and he completely beat New Zealand’s full back, scoring under the posts. Lawton converted. Australia ■ 8 New Zealand 6 The handling of the Australian backs was the outstanding feature of the play at this stage. This was just as well for the New Zealanders were playing a hard game. Hook burst through the home defence and kicked into touch on the opposite side near the home line. Australia won the next ruck and relieved and Crossman sustained the attack with a clever run. Lawton Again Goals. From two scrums, New Zealand worked back towards the home 25 then Lawton showed his worth again. Just within half way, Australia got a free kick and Lawton raised the Hags with a splendid goal. Australia 11 New Zealand 6 An excellent movement followed. It commenced at half way whence Malcolm wriggled past a scrum, giving the ball to Hamelainen. Several players participated, Lawton sending Crossman on with the ball and he touched down in the corner with a great dive. The kick fell short of the bar. Australia 14 New Zealand 6 The New Zealanders again attacked, but their play was gradually losing its sting. Porter made great efforts to get his backs going, but the Australians were now getting the better of the rucks. Cundy kicked a fine goal when New Zealand was given a penalty near half way. Australia 14 New Zealand : 9 The New Zealanders made desperate efforts to equalise, but just on time Ford scored again for Australia, the match ending Australia 17 New Zealand .. 9 The Sunday papers state that the All Blacks were unlucky in losing their star, Oliver, who had to retire with a split forehead sustained when he came into collision with Jack Ford. However, it was great football all the time. The ball was up and down the field, both sides frequently being on the verge of scoring.—Australian Press Association

AN EXTRA GAME MATCH WITH NEW SOUTH WALES. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, July 21. The All Blacks, anxious to take New South Wales’ scalp back with them,, have agreed to play another game against New South Wales here on July 31. —Australian Press Association.