SPRINGBOKS WIN AGAIN

Southland Times, Issue 23306, 16 September 1937, Page 11

SPRINGBOKS WIN AGAIN

Hard Game Against Hawke’s Bay ONE POINT DOWN AT HALF-TIME FINE DISPLAY BY HOME FORWARDS (United Press Association) NAPIER, September 15. Except for a fairly stiff breeze conditions were ideal for the Hawke s Bay-Springboks match played at McLean Park today. The ground was in grand condition, the hardness being taken off by a shower before the match and for the Springboks it was made to order. The attendance was in the vicinity of 16,000. The teams were: — SPRINGBOKS Full-back.—G. H. Brand. Three-quarters.—A. D. Lawton, L. Babrow, S. R. Hofmeyr, D. 0. Williams. Fly-half.—D. F. van de Vyver. Scrum-half. —D. H. Craven. Front-row forwards. —S. C. Louw, J. W. Lotz, M. M. Louw. Middle-row—W. E. Bastard, P. JNel, W. F. Bergh, L. C. Strachan. Back-row. —B. du Toit. HAWKES BAY Full-back.—M. Dyer. . Three-quarters—E. Apsey, R. Devine, V. Herbert. ' Five-eighths.—P. Reid, C. Robins. Half-back—L. Clothier. Back-row forward. —W. Johnson. Middle-row—P. Smith, T. Reid, A Bowman, C. Wilson. Front-row. —E. S. Jackson, D. Dalton, L. Hannigan.

From the start it was evident that Hawke’s Bay had been instructed to tackle, and tackle hard, this stopping the early back rush. The Springboks exploited an open game, almost carrying Hawke’s Bay off its feet, but Dyer was rock-like on defence, repeatedly driving the invaders back. The Springboks were gaining possession from the scrums and line-outs and for a full ten minutes all Hawke’s Bay could do was to hold its line intact. The defence broke when Craven passed to Bastard, who scored between the posts. Brsaid converted. Springboks 5, Hawke’s Bay nil. The resumption found Hawke’s Bay attacking for the first time and three successive penalties came its way, Herbert succeeding with the third. Springboks 5, Hawke’s Bay 3. Offside play by du Toit saved Hawke’s Bay from having another try against it almost at once and this was followed by a Hawke’s Bay attack from a line kick by P. Reid. As the Hawke s Bay forwards launched attack after attack almost on the Green line excitement ran high but a kick to the dead ball line relieved the South Africans. At this stage the Hawke’s Bay pack was more than holding its own but the South African backs were a cut above the home players. Scrums and lineouts were more even but play was terrifically hard, a penalty being given against the South Africans for obstrucplay. ADVANTAGE OF THE VIND All the play now was in the South African half but the wind was also a big factor in keeping it there. The Hawke’s Bay’s loose forward rushes were proving troublesome to the South Africans who were also frequently penalized, and Johnson missed a goal by inches only. Keeping up the pressure Hawke’s Bay had the South Africans well bustled and from a line out near the line Bowman passed to Johnson, who scored in the corner. Johnson’s kick missed. Hawke’s Bay 6, Springboks 5. The Springboks called the tune on resumption and Brand again missed a penalty goal by a narrow margin. Then came another Hawke’s Bay for-

ward rush, Smith being beaten in a race behind. Johnson was carried from the field with a leg injury, Hawke’s Bay being left with 14 men. A fine back move by the Springboks brought the next score, Lawton crossing in the corner. Brand missed with the kick. Springboks 8, Hawke’s Bay 6.

Just before half-time, Dyer almost scored, "being pushed out at the corner and from the line out T. Reid secured to dive over for a great try. Herbert missed. The half-time score was: Hawke’s Bay 9, Springboks 8. Loose forward play at the start of the second half brought a scrum on the Hawke’s Bay line, Craven going over unmarked. Brand’s kick missed making the scores South Africa 13, Hawke’s Bay 9. A few minutes later a cross kick by van der Vyver let Babrow through. Brand’s kick missed. South Africa 16, Hawke’s Bay 9. HOFMEYR GOES OFF Exciting play followed with the South Africans setting the pace but Hawke’s Bay defended well, Dyer playing brilliantly. Hofmeyr went off with a leg injury at this stage and with the teams again even, the Hawke’s Bay forwards took the upper hand, only great defence keeping them out. Hofmeyer’s return was the signal for a South African attack, the Hawke’s Bay forwards brilliantly clearing. Using the wind well South Africa again attacked A heavy rain shower came at this’ stage but lasted only for a very short period. Considering that it was playing only 14 men Hawke’s Bay was putting up a great battle and the crowd went wild with excitement when Dalton set off a thrilling rush from which Jackson scored a spectacular try. The ball was handled six times. Herbert failed. South Africa 16, Hawke’s Bay 12. , , , Fever heat excitement now ruled but just near the end Craven sent Bergh over Brand converted. The final score was: South Africa 21, Hawke’s B Commenting on the match the Snringbok captain (P. J. Nel) said it was a good game but expressed the opinion that the match was no harder

than the games against Taranaki and Auckland, today’s game being spoilt by the wind. Special praise foi the forwards was given'by L. Clothier, the Hawke’s Bay captain, who said that playing seven against their opponents’ eight the greater part of the game the forwards played really magnificently. He also praised the back line whose defence, he said, on the day, ably supported the forwards in holding their brilliant opponents. GATE TAKINGS FOR SECOND TEST (United Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, September 15. Over 40,500 people paid for admission to the second Test match at Christchurch. The gate takings were £9365, a New Zealand record. RECORD OF TOUR The Springboks have played 13 matches of their New Zealand tour, and have won 12 and lost one. The visitors’ records is as follows:—

REMAINING FIXTURES The remaining matches of the New Zealand tour are as follows: — September 18.—v. Poverty Bay-East Coast-Bay of Plenty, at Gisborne. September 25.—v. New Zealand (third Test), at Auckland. i September 29.—v. North Auckland, at Whangarei. REPRESENTATIVE GAMES SOUTH CANTERBURY BEATS MANAWATU (United Press Association) PALMERSTON NORTH, September 15. Scoring three unconverted tries and a penalty goal to its opponent’s two converted tires, South Canterbury today defeated Manawatu by 12 points to 10. It was a disappointing match, below the average representative standard, but both teams were obviously tired as the result of strenuous touring. Manawatu’s ranks were depleted by heavy casualties suffered on the northern tour. The handling of both sides was poor for the most part, although the visitors, playing strongly in _ the last 20 minutes, secured the winning try right on time. , , , _ For Manawatu the All Black. R. M. McKenzie, scored, also ' Nicol, Betteridge converting both. The scorers for South Canterbury were Adkins (2), and Wright and T. Morrison kicked a penalty. WANGANUI BEATS WELLINGTON (United Press Association) WANGANUI, September 15. Showing better condition and slightly more pace in the loose Wanganui defeated Wellington in a Rugby match played on Spriggen’s Park today. The final score was 14 points to 8. Wellington lacked team work in the backs and there was a marked tendency to lose ground with passing rushes. Notwithstanding the fact that Wanganui often showed a lamentable weakness in tackling the Wellington team could not drive home many promising thrusts in the first half and in the early part of the second Wellington should have scored more tries. Wanganui’s weak tackling deserved such a penalty but the Wellington side lacked the glory of Wellington teams of the past. Tries were scored for Wanganui by Barton (2) and Toldsbury. Welsh kicked a penalty goal and converted one try. For Wellington Reynolds scored a try which Todd converted and Todd kicked a penalty goal.

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NEW ZEALANDERS BEAT IRELAND EASILY (Special to the United Press Association) DUBLIN, September 14. New Zealand had little trouble in winning the return match against Ireland by an innings and 52 runs. After New Zealand has batted for another half-hour Ireland scored steadily till lunch. Shearer scored at the rate of a run a minute, hitting six fours and one six.

After lunch the innings was almost a procession before the good bowling of N. Gallichan, D. A. R. Moloney and W. N. Carson. Ireland’s second innings lasted less than two hours, the last five wickets falling for only 12 runs. The batsmen were quite unable to handle G. L. Weir and Gallichan. The bowlers were supported by keen fielding throughout, 14 catches bemg taken in th’ two innings, including fotn at short leg by T C. Lowry. New Zealand in its first innings made 266 (M. L. Page 54, A. W. Roberts 53). Ireland in. its first innings made 160 (Lowry one for 36, J. Lamason one for 34, Gallichan three for 15, M. P. Donnelly one for 9, Carson two for 14, Moloney two for 27). Ireland followed on and scored 75 (Weir 14.3 overs, 7 maidens, 27 runs, 5 wickets, Gallichan 13 overs, 3 maidens, 26 runs 5 wickets). YORKSHIRE WINS CHALLENGE MATCH LONDON, September 14. In the challenge match Yorkshire beat Middlesex by an innings and 115 runs. Middlesex, in its first innings, made 185 (Owen-Smith 77; Smailes four for 95). Middlesex followed on and made ■ 101 (Verity eight for 43, including his 200th wicket for the season). Yorkshire in its first innings made 401. ANNUAL MEETING OF KIWI CLUB The annual meeting of the Kiwi Cricket Club was held last evening. Twenty-one members were present. The balance-sheet showed a small profit, and the annual report was received.

The following office-bearers were elected.—Patron, Sir Robert Anderson; president, Mr G. Fraser; vice-presi-dents, Messrs H. Irwin, R. Buckingham, H. Kelly, J. O’Kane, P. A. Price, A. Cundall, W. T. Smith, C. Maltby, R. Brodrick, W. Steel, C. Wilson and R. Tinker; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. R. Kidd; club captain, Mr D. Muir; committee, Messrs H. Crow, L. Bernston, W. Forde, E Kelly, W. Cundall, J. Muir, S. Kidd, W. Cook, R. Lonie, A. Burgess and L. Sheffelbien. Subscriptions were fixed as follows:— Junior B, 10/-; third grade, 5/-. Opening day was fixed for October 2.

Opponents Result For Agst. Auckland Won 19 5 Combined Team Won 6 3 Taranaki Won 17 3 Manawatu Won 39 3 Wellington Won 29 0 NEW ZEALAND (First Test) Lost 7 13 Combined Won 22 0 Canterbury Won 23 8 West Coast-Buller Won 31 6 South Canterbury Won 43 6 NEW ZEALAND (Second Test) Won 13 6 Southland Won 30 17 Otago Won 47 7 Hawke’s Bay Won 21 12 Totals 326 77