ALL BLACKS

Southland Times, Issue 25313, 17 June 1935, Page 8

ALL BLACKS

TEAM ANNOUNCED N. A. MITCHELL INCLUDED TEN SOUTH ISLANDERS ' (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, June 16. The selection committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union (Messrs A. A. Adams, W. Pearson, E. McKenzie and V. R. Meredith), after sitting for five and a-half hours last evening, announced the following players as their selection for the Rugby tour of Great Britain:— Full-back. G. Gilbert (West Coast). Threequarters. G. F. Hart (Canterbury). C. J. Oliver (Canterbury). T. H. C. Caughey (Auckland). N. Ball (Wellington). H. M. Brown (Auckland). N. A. Mitchell (Southland). Five-eighths. J. R. Page (Wellington). E. W. Tindill (Wellington). D. Solomon (Auckland). J. L. Griffiths (Wellington). Half-backs. B. S. Sadler (Wellington). M. M. Corner (Auckland). Hookers. ' W. E. Hadley (Auckland). A. Lambourne (Wellington). D. Dalton (Hawkes Bay). Front Row. » J. Hore (Otago). C. S. Pepper (Auckland). G. Adkins (South Canterbury). Locks. T. Reid (Hawkes Bay). J. Best (Marlborough). R. R. King (West Coast). W. Collins (Hawkes Bay). Flank Forwards. R. M. McKenzie (Manawatu). J. E. Manchester (Canterbury). H. F. McLean (Auckland). J. G. Wynyard (Waikato). H. Vorrath (Otago). A. Mahoney (Bush). SATURDAY’S TRIAL TRADITIONAL FORWARD PLAY. CORNER MORE VIGOROUS THAN KILBY. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, June 16. Rugby which showed something approaching good All Black standard was revealed at Athletic Park before 30,000 spectators in perfect weather when the Possibles beat the Probables by 25 points to 11. The forward play of both sides was up to the best All Black traditions, but form in the rearguards was inclined to patchiness, though good individual form was revealed. The teams were as follows:— Probables. Full-back: R. G. Bush (Auckland). Three-quarters: N. Ball (Wellington), T. H. C. Caughey (Auckland), and H. M. Brown (Auckland). Five-eighths: E. W. Tindill (Wellington) first, and J. L. Griffiths (Wellington) second. Half-back: F. D. Kilby (Wellington). Back row: A. H. Andrews (Wellington). , x Middle row: A. Mahoney (Bush), E. R. G. Steere (Wanganui), Ross (North Auckland) and H. Mataira (Hawkes Bay). , x .Front row: V. W. pastier (Taranaki), Dalton (Hawkes Bay) and R. Hull (Wellington). Possibles. Full-back: G. Nepia (East Coast). Three-quarters: E. Holder (Buller), N. A. Mitchell (Southland), and G. A. Bullock-Douglas (Wanganui). Five-eighths: D. Solomon (Auckland), first, and J. R. Page (Wellington). ~ _ Half-back: M. M. Corner (Auckland). Back row: F. Solomon (Auckland). Middle row: Harrison, N. Trass (Wairarapa), Collins (Hawkes Bay), and J. G. Wynyard (Waikato). Front row: J. Leeson (Waikato), A. Lambourne (Wellington), and C. S. Pepper (Auckland). The Probables forwards commenced well, but after play had settled down the Possibles pack raked the field in sterling rushes to help the team to a 14-nil lead within 20 minutes. Play then evened up and at the interval the Possibles led by 14 points to 11. In the second spell the Possibles drew away again and added eight points, while the Probables failed to enhance their score.

In two fine packs Collins stood out as a great heavyweight forward; during the middle stages of the game he burst through rucks with remarkable vigour and dashed away to set his flank backs in action. Wynyard, one of New Zealand’s tallest forwards, was brilliant in lineout and rucking play, while Harrison, the Taranaki Maori, played his best game of the trials and was right up to standard as a great rucking forward. Pepper played with bulldog determination and led many rushes. On his form he played Leeson out of the All Blacks, in spite of Leeson’s very fine game. Lambourne hooked well, but lost possession through structural weaknesses in the scrum. On the opposing side Mahoney did great lineout work, Dalton showed ability both as a hooker and a hard-rucking packman, while Ross and Hull revealed form on the verge of the best All Black class. Neither Andrews nor F. Solomon appealed, as both interfered with rather than assisted their forwards.

Kilby and Comer received an equal share of the ball. Kilby played a fine game but Corner was the more nippy, revealing a youthful vigour which offset the tactical superiority of the opposite half. Tindill, playing the first five-eighth game of his career, revealed form which brought him right into line for selection. Nepia was a last-mintue fullback in 1924 and made good; Tindill, a last-minutes 1935 five-eighth selection, may prove similarly successful. Page again revealed good form, while D. Solomon’s brilliant defence practically made him a certainty, though his general five-eighth play was not overimpressivet Griffiths played solidly again, shining in defence. Ball played an impressive wing game to score one brilliant try from halfway. Caughey came into the picture late with a series of devastating runs, while Mitchell, Brown and Holder played sound and solid football. Neither Holder nor Bullock-Douglas had a real chance to show his best form, as play did not go their way often. Bush was better than Nepia, who was the idol of the crowd, but neither was up to the best AU Black standard, except in kicking. Mitchell, Ross and Ball retired during the game with minor injuries. Lilburne, Orman replaced the first-men-tioned two.

Sadler was slightly injured while sitting on a temporary stand which collapsed during the game.

NON-INCLUSION OF HOLDER

BULLER DISTRICT SURPRISED.

(Per United Press Association.) Westport, June 16. The non-inclusion of E. C. ( ‘Eddie ) Holder in the All Black touring team, stated a Rugby Union official, came as a stunning blow to many of his admirer? in the Buller district. About half the community waited for the wireless announcement late on Saturday evening, never dreaming that Holder would riot be included, but thinking G. Orman, as a hooker, might also be regarded as worthy of the honour. . , Holder has been scoring tries and kicking goals in almost every big match in which he has played in the last five years, and was described by an overseas team as the best threequarter they had met on the tour of New Zealand. Holder, who is better and speedier now than he was then, was regarded as singularly unfortunate in being excluded. MAORI MATCH. TWO SOUTHLANDERS CHOSEN.

Two Southlanders, J. Barber (Eastern) and G. Purdue (Western) are included in the South Island Maori team to play in the Prince of Wales match at Gisborne on June 22. The team is as follows: —Backs: Barber (Southland), J. McDonald (Marlborough), R. Watson (Nelson), Hohopata (Otago), Mason (North Otago), N. Kotua (Nelson), C. Mellish (Marlborough), H. Tainui (North Canterbury). Forwards: B. Ward (Golden Bay, Motueka), M. Mantel (Otago), W. Loper (South Canterbury), Tom and Toby Robinson (Canterbury), George Purdue (Southland), M. Makitanara and M. McDonald (Marlborough), P. Parata (Otago). FAST DISPLAY EASTERN-NORTHERN MATCHES. ALBION DEFEAT MATAURA. Albion scored a lucky win over Mataura on No. 2 ground at the Gore showgrounds, playing in the EasternNorthern Saturday competition, by 13 points to 12. Calder played a fine game for Mataura, scoring nine of the twelve points for his team with his fine kicking. Scott was prominent in the forward line.

The lighter Mataura pack were pushed by Albion in the first spell, but they reversed the position in the second spell by beating the Albion pack in all quarters. Although Albion received more than their share of the ball in the first spell the backs failed to make use of their opportunities and movement after movement broke down. Wallis showed up well in the second half, however, and made several fine openings. Belsham, behind the pack, and Barber, were also prominent, the latter player converting both tries. Towards the end of the first spell Spittle retired hurt and Agnew came on and replaced Herron at full-back, the latter going up into the forwards. , The play was hard and open, both teams throwing the ball about freely. From the trend of play Mataura were unlucky to lose, Calder missing converting the one try scored by his side by inches. The teams were:—

Albion (colours). —Herron, Milne, Barber, Burke, Easton, Wallis, Belsham; forwards, Henderson, Spittle, Allison, Naylor, Stark, Rawson, Dunstan, Southern. Mataura (maroon). —Calder, Maudsley, McCaughan, Gibson, Adams, Gillespie, R. Calder; forwards, Curtin, Renshaw, Hunt, Scott, Reid, Sharp, McGowan, McConnell. Calder kicked off for Mataura and Wallis fielded to find touch at halfway. Belsham received from the loose and set his backs in action, the movement breaking down at Easton, who sent a poor pass to Barber, the latter knocking on. Calder gained ground for Mataura. Albion forced the play and a Mataura forward relieved the position for his side with a good mark. A Mataura player was penalized when the play was centring in the Maroons' territory and Wallis goaled with a fine kick. Albion 3, Mataura 0. Mataura' were playing into the sun and were apparently finding the conditions unpleasant. The Mataura, pack rucked well up-field and Calder evened the score when an Albion forward got offside. Albion 3, Mataura 3. The play centred in mid-field for a considerable period until Mataura made a good break. An Albion player was penalized when the play had been carried back near half-way and Calder just missed with an excellent attempt. Barber fielded behind the line and after running round an opposing player found touch well up-field. Mataura were forcing hard and Calder received the opportunity of putting his side in the lead when an Albion player was penalized for hanging on to the ball. The kick flew straight and true, making the score: Mataura 6, Albion 3. Colours were seen in a good movement all of the backs handling in turn. Barber dummied nicely but was bagged by Calder and the ball went out of play at the twenty-five. Albion again broke through but a wide pass by Wallis enabled the Mataura pack to break through. Gillespie missed with an attempt at a field goal and an Albion player forced. Mataura were forcing the pace but the Albion pack was proving too much for them in the scrums. Milne broke away and outpaced the opposition in a dash up the line. Calder tackled him well, however, and the ball went out of play at the halfway. Mataura again forced the play and Albion were penalized for an infringement near their own line. Calder missed by inches. Half-time sounded with Albion breaking away. Mataura rucked well up-field from the re-commencement and the ball went out of play at the Colours’ twenty-five. Colours broke away and the backs came into action, Barber being pushed out behind the corner post. Calder relieved the situation for his side from the drop-out. Mataura reversed the attack and the Albion defence was sorely tried for the ensuing five minutes, several set scrums taking place on their line. A long punt by Southern saved the situation, however, and Albion rucked through to the Mataura line. Pawson was ordered off at this stage for allegedly striking Curtin. Play resumed and Herron got over well out. Barber* put his side in the lead with a magnificent kick which grazed the crossbar. Albion 8, Mataura 6. Both teams were playing a hard game with Mataura showing a little better combination. Mataura were again on the attack but a lofty punt by Southern reversed the position. Barber missed with a good attempt at a field goal. Scott fielded and ran right round two players and sprinted up the line being well bagged ball and all by Herron. A Mataura forward was penalized for offside play and Barber missed with a kick at goal. Both teams were receiving plenty of opportunities and the ball was being tossed about freely. Wallis made a good opening which led to the next try. Side-step-ping an opposing player neatly he sent out to Easton who punted high. Albion secured and rucked through, Henderson finally scoring in the corner. Barber kicked a good goal. Albion 13, Mataura 6.

The Maroons were still showing plenty of pep and after a determined rush McCaughan scored. Calder’s kick missed. Albion 13, Mataura 9. With but a few minutes left to play both teams sparkled up and began throwing the ball about more freely

than ever. The Mataura pack were pushing their heavier opponents in the loose. An Albion player was penalized and Calder kicked another fine goal from behind the twenty-five. Albion 13, Mataura 12. Full time sounded with Mataura breaking away. Mr W. O’Byme was referee. LUMSDEN BEAT BALFOUR. By 24 points to 6 Lumsden beat Balfour at Lumsden. The scorers for Lumsden were Williamson, Crosbie. Bisset, Small and Sherriff, Crosbie converting two and kicking a penalty goal and Williamson converting one. For Balfour S. Keown and Dillon crossed. WESTERN DISTRICT RESULTS SENIOR. Orepuki nil, Waiau nil. Riverton defaulted to Nightcaps. Otautau 16, Ohai 3. JUNIOR. Western Star 16, Nightcaps 8. Riverton 16, Otautau nil. Waiau 6, Orepuki 6. BAIRD CUP MATCH. WESTERN TEAM SELECTED. The Western team to play Central for the .Baird Cup on June 22 is as follows: — Full-back: Glendinning. Three-quarters: J. Mouat, B. Mouat, Kini. Five-eighths: McKay, Mclntyre. Half-back: Knowler. Forwards: Collins, Muir, Harding, J. McKenzie, S. Purdue, Southern, F Greer, Irwin. Emergencies: Daley, Blick, J. McKay and Wilson. IN OTHER CENTRES DUNEDIN. ’Varsity A 5, Southern nil. Union 11, Taieri 3. Kaikorai 9, Alhambra 9. Dunedin 6, Pirates 3. Zingari 13, ’Varsity B nil. CHRISTCHURCH. Sunnyside 6, Old Boys 2. Christchurch 11, ’Varsity 8. Albion 14, Sydenham 6. Athletic 19, Linwood 13. AUCKLAND. Marist 21, University 18. Ponsonby 12, College Rifles 8. Grammar Old Boys 12 drew with Grafton 12. NEW PLYMOUTH. Clifton 23, Tukapa 5. Opunake 8, Old Boys nil. Hawera 25, Athletic nil. Stratford 19, Star 6. Okaiawa 19, Waimate 9. Patea 9, Kaponga 7. Eltham 13, United Old Boys nil. ' PALMERSTON NORTH. Feilding Old Boys 23, Old Boys 9. Massey College 5, Feilding 3. Kia Toa 7, St. Patrick’s 3. Oroua Downs 21, Rongotea ml. Woodville 12, United 5. HAMILTON. Marist 22, Old Boys 11. Technical Old Boys 17, Frankton 8. HASTINGS. Hastings 11, Technical Old Boys 8. Celtic 11, Maori Agricultural Colleges 3. WANGANUI. Old Boys 11, Pirates 11. Kaierau 24, Ratana nil. Technical Old Boys 6, Marist 6. TIMARU. Star 11, Temuka 5. Zingari 11, Waihi 7. Celtic 11, Geraldine nil. NAPIER. Pirates 16, Napier H. 5.0.8. 14. r Hastings H. 5.0.8. 11, M. 8.0.8. 3. Eskview 15, Havelock 13.