MAORI RUGBY TEAM

Southland Times, Issue 25362, 14 August 1935, Page 7

MAORI RUGBY TEAM

MATCH AGAINST NEWCASTLE. NEPIA NOT PLAYING. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.20 p.m.) Sydney, August 13. The Maori Rugby team to play Newcastle to-morrow is as follows:— Full-back. —J. Hemi. Three-quarters.—W. J. Phillips, T. Ngaio, J. Macdonald. Five-eighths.—T. Chase, H. Harrison. Half-back.—C. E. Mellish. Forwards.—H. Mataira, H. Whiu, W. Cooper, P. Smith, T. Whiteley, G. Harrison, B. Rogers, J. Broddick. Emergencies.—J. C. Reedy, L. Kawe. NEPIA’S INJURIES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.55 p.m.) Sydney, August 13. Ncpia’s injuries were X-rayed and it was disclosed that he had two broken ribs. In the event of the Maoris being unable to sail on the Marama on Thursday arrangements will be made for another match between them and a fresh New South Wales team for Saturday. TRADITIONS UPHELD. CONGRATULATIONS FROM N.S.W. UNION. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, August 13. The following cablegram has been received by the New Zealand Rugby Union from the New South Wales Rugby Union:— “We warmly congratulate you on sending us such worthy Maori representatives, who in every way upheld the highest traditions of Maori and New Zealand football.” MATCH AGAINST AUCKLAND OFF. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, August 13. The Maori team’s match with Auckland next Saturday will not take place, but may take place on the Saturday following.