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SATURDAY’S RUGBY

PLAY IN FINE WEATHER SOME BRIGHT FOOTBALL THE LEADERS UNCHANGED The Cup competitions were continued in Taranaki on Saturday in fine weather and some bright football was witnessed. There were no surprises. In Group one Tukapa still maintains an unbeaten place at the head of the list, Okaiawa being runner up. In Group two, the second round was commenced. Stratford and Kaponga each won their matches and are now level at the head of the list, four points clear of Opunake, who are runners up. The results at a glance are: —• Tukapa 15 v. Inglewood 3. Okaiawa 16 v. Patea 6. Clifton 11 v. Hawera 6. Kaponga 6 v. Opunake 0. Stratford 22 v. Athletic 6, Eltham 11 v. Old Boys 3.

HOW THE TEAMS STAND.

GROUP ONE.

A BRIGHT GAME. TUKAPA BEAT INGLEWOOD. The first match between Tukapa and fnglerwood thia se<won provided a very *loee contest, and in view of this a targe attendance assembled at Pukekura p*a.rk, New Plymouth, in anticipation of Another keen struggle. The game, while riot brilliant, was productive of some Jjright play, and was strenuously eon Rested from the kick-off until the final fceLl, The score of 15 points to 3 would Indicate a decided superiority of TuLapa, but such was not the case, the tngiewood team having quite as much Ibf bhe play as their opponents. The (wkwftod forwards, xin scrum work.

’•fine-out play, and to a lesser degree in the loose, were more than a match for fhe Tukapa pack, and were the source fcf much trouble to the Tukapa backs. WPuk&pas victory was mainly due to l(heir better team work, and the ability to sustain and finish off their attacks. The Inglewood forwards played a fine Harris, their clean scrum work, quick fereaking away and following up being effective. The Inglewood backs ~luijPjH7?Uioni dangerous as an attacking Borce, and they failed to profit by the inatiy opportunities provided by their forwards, Their passing from the scrum (was too elow, and of the lob variety, Jenabllag the speedy Tukapa inside backs to intercept and smother the attack before it became dangerous. £arly in the game N. Ross and C. fdcKay took play into Tukapa’s twenty<ive, but a mark by Petty and a kick and follow up by R Oliver, had Inglewvood defending. Good work by the Ross brothers and Coutts, and a sweeping forward rush by Ingle wood, kept the tukapa ba ?ke biMV A fumble by Petty. Knd the Inglewood forwards were within Un aoe of scoring, but H. Oliver relieved ®tud play centred in midfield. Both sides e making the game open, and the gNtee was very fast. A promising rush by the Tukapa backs ended in Stohr |k&ocking oe. Earn is just missed goaltug frdm a penalty. A great rush by a Inglewood pack, led by Symes and Bleep, was checked by Petty, and later the Ingle wood forwards came away Main with the ball at toe and Petty wa* compelled to run out to save. Keeping up the pressure, Inglewood kept Tufrapa hemmed on their line, and C. Me|Cay, securing from a scramble, forced his way over. Ooutta failed to convert, tjmart following up by Inglewood had f*etty in trouble several times. Stohr pome into the limelight with a dodgy tun down the line, but a forward pass Spoiled the effort. Inglewood infringed ffi the ensuing aorum, and Eunis goaled jvith a good kick, making the scores even. From a scrum Jeffries sent his Ixcks away, and a bout of clever passing ended with Stohr racing over at Che corner. Ennis’s kick was charged flown A keen attack by Inglewood, in which N. Ross was prominent, had Tukapa defending again, but the Tukapa rflarguard retaliated with a rush which play to the other end of the Here another dangerous bout of was cheek<*i by an Inglewood intercepting and setting sail for line, to be collared just in time by Petty. Uninteresting play marked the open’ngnef the second spell, relieved by a of elusive dashes by N. Roas and fine defensive work by R. Oliver for Tukapa. Passing among the Tukapa D baeks almost achieved success when Ennis, kicking through and following up

fast, was just beaten for the touchdown. Taylor initiated a Tukapa attack which’ terminated in Loveridge being thrown out in the corner. The Inglewood pack appeared to be losing some of their dash at thia stage, and. only determined tackling kept the Tukapa men from scoring. Jeffries was the means of adding to Tukapa’s score. Breaking away from a serum, he kicked to the full-back, and following up and blocking the return, he snapped up the ball and went on to score a well-merit-ed try. Ennis converted, A creditable attempt by Coutts to goal from a penalty and good work by the Inglewood backs gave Tukapa some concern. A neat piece of play by Stohr, Taylor and Ennis had Inglewood in trouble, but Coutts broke through and gained a lot of ground before being grassed. The Inglewood forwards livened up again, and took the ball the length of the field, hard kicking at the critical moment robbing them of a probable try. Free kicks to both sides gave Coutts and Ennis opportunities to increase the score, but without result. Petty earned applause by eluding several opponents tind breaking away, only to be forced out. The same player immediately afterwards put his aide iff an attacking position by a smart follow up. (From a throw in Taylor received, and, eluding several tackles, potted a neat goal. Smart work by Rumbal, the Inglewood full-back, saved his side or. two occasions, and play ended at half-way with the score: , Tukapa ... I's Inglewood . 3 Mr. Eggleton refereed.

A BRIGHT DISPLAY.

OKAIAWA BACKS BEAT PATEA. The match between Okaiawa and Paten, which w r as played at Okaiawa before a moderate attendance, provided a dissplay in which interest was maintained right to the call of time, Okaiawa winning by 16 points to 6. Certainly on the day Okaiawa were the better team. Their backs were more nippy, and they showed more combination. Still it is questionable if there was quite the margin between the teams that the scores indicate, as Patea did their share of attacking and in the forward department more than held their own. Their backs, however, were individualists and lacked the finieh of their opponents, while in the second spell they failed to take the ball cleanly. A feature of the match was the re-appear-ance of the veteran, “‘Diok” Roberts.

Patea played in the first spell facing the sun. but at once their forwards attacked, and L. Hunt, marking in a handy position, had a drop at goal which failed. Gradually the Okaiawa forwards, led by Ike, Birehall and Linn, carried play to midifield, where Atkina secured and sent the ball via B. Roberts, Cameron and R. Roberts to Purvis, who put tiie finishing touches to a fine piece of concerted play, by scoring within five minutes of the opening. Tuki failed to convert. The Patea forwards were superior in the line-out, where Baldwin shone out. Okaiawa were securing from the serum, Atkins frequently sending his back-* away but the tackling was sound, whilst infringements ako gave Patea relief. Fast- play followed, Okaiawa having the upper hand until Power intercepted. Next Jackson essayed a penalty goal for Patea, but the ball failed to rise and Crawford, snapping up. galloped down field but was tackled. Keeping up the pressure, the Okaiawa back secured, but found touch instead of passing to Cameron, who with Crawford was handy, and a chance went. ; Lardelii raised the hopes of Patea’s supI porters by a spectacular dash, in which he beat three men, but he was well col- ■ lared by R. Roberts. Suddenly Atkins shot the ball from the ruck to B. Roberts, when sent it via Cameron to R. (Roberts, who made for the corner, drawing three of the opposition who were watting to intercept his pass. Cutting in, however, he left them standing to score a pretty try, which he also converted. This roused Patea, and their forwards, working at high pressure, swept down field. Cunningham made a great opening for Power, who cut through, kicked over the full-back’s head, and scored a try which Jackson made a weak attempt to convert. From a penalty Roberts had a shot at goal, which fell short, and Griffin struck the poet from a kick after a mark. The score at half-time was Okaiawa 8, Patea 3.

Patea were expected to do better on resuming with the sun behind them, and

after a spell of quiet play their forwards attacked hotly. . Their backs, however, oould not field the ball, in marked contrast- to Okaiawa. who werehandling well, and this nullified a lot of their good work. Again Atkins sent B. Roberts away, the. latter cutting in to be collared. Then followed a period of fast but ragged play, Patea gaining the upper hand, but. Tuke cleverly extricated Okaiawa from a dangerous position, Immediately Okaiawa forwards pressed and Ike tried to force his way over, but was held up. Finally B. Roberts cut through, and sent the ball in to Birchell, who dashed over. R. Roberts’ kick was charged down. Again R. Roberts made a dash and reached the goal line, where he lost the ball, which was forced. From the kick-off Patea became very aggressive, and after their forwards had attacked Crompton snapped up from the ruck and shot the ball to C. Wills, who handed on to Power. Jackson then took cleanly and cut. infield to score, but failed' to add the major points. Patea tried hard to score again, both backs and forwards pressing hotly, but the defence was very sound. Then the Okaiawa pack burst through again and twice in quick succession Patea w r ere forced. Towards the close of the game Okaiawa gained the upper hand, and Atkins shot the leather to B. Roberts, who cut in, with three men in attendance. With a great burst, however, he get through to score under the posts. R. Roberts goaled. Time was called soon after with the score: Okaiawa . 16 Patea 6 Mr. J. Kiley refereed.

A STRENUOUS GAME.

CLIFTON DEFEAT HAWERA. A strenuous game, which was keenly contested from start to finish, took place at Waitara, when Clifton defeated Hawera by 11 points to 6. Clifton kicked off, and Hawera at once attacked with a good forward dribbling rush. Hawera kicked too hard and Clifton forced. From a high punt by Cook, followed by a good forward rush, Jones secured the ball and passed to Cook, who scored. Cook’s kick at goal failed. A good passing movement by Hawera was spoiled iby a forward pass, but from a penalty Cameron goaled, equalising the score. From a good forward rush Bailey secured the ball and scored. West’s kick at goal failed. From a line-out Ward secured and crossed the line, but' he was unable to ground the ball and a five yards* scrum was ordered. The Hawera forwards took the ball the length of the field, where Paterson marked, Clifton were penalised for an infringement, but Cameron’s attempt at goal was unsuccessful, and half-time came with the score; Hawera 6, Clifton 3.

Owing to an injury sustained at the commencement of the second spell Bailey was taken off the field, but he returned later. A good forward rush by Clifton took the ball to the line. For an infringement Tate had a good kick at goal, the ball going just outside the posts. From an intercepted pass Hawera broke away, but they were stopped by Young. A mark by Cameron took play into Clifton’s territory. Then the scene changed. Hawera marked in a dangerous position and tight play followed in Hawera’s twenty-five, until offside play gave Hawera- a free kick. Cameron set liis (backs going, but the ball was dropped, and from a scrum Clifton secured and carried play to Hawera’s territory. Hawera broke away from tight play and took play inside Clifton’s twenty-five. Here Soffe headed a good forward rush and found the line on Hawera’s side of half-way. From a scrum Hawera broke away, but Cook intercepted and broke through, beating three men and scoring under the posts. Jones converted. From a line-out in Clifton’s territory Clifton broke away and carried play to Hawera’s dead-ball line. Jones returned Hawera’s kick and found the line. Hawera got going and carried play into Clifton's territory. Offside play gave Clifton a free kick and Ward found the line at half-way. West had an unsuccessful drop-kick at goal. In a dangerous position Hawera were penalised for holding the (ball and Clifton. relieved. Give and take play followed for a while, until a good forward rush by Clifton took play into Hawera’s territory, where '-Soffe secured the ball and scored. The kick at goal went wide. A dangerous rush 'by Hawera was saved by Knuckey, who found the line. From the line-out Cameron set his backs going, but Crudis saved. Shortly afterwards the game ended with the score: Clifton U Hawera $ Mr. A. McLean refereed.

GROUP TWO.

ELTHAM DEFEAT OLD BOYS. A WELL-DESERVED WIN. The old story of nippy and fleet backs playing a losing game because their movements were continually smothered when their forwards were unalble to stand up to the opposing pack was told at Elthain, where Eltham defeated Old Beys by 11 points to 3. Both teams indulged in plenty of open play. The Eltham backs showed vastly improved form, but were inferior to the Old Boys’ rearguard, in spite of the latter’s disorganisation through the loss of Morey, Boon and C. Smart (rover). The Attrill, Cooper, Penniall combination is probably the best Eltham has had this season., but Taylor and K. Meuli were fully equal to the occasion on the opposite side. The Eltham pack played splendidly, especially in the second spell, when it overwhelmed its lighter and less experienced opponents, Old Boys’ forwards were too prone to wait for opportunities, with the inevitable result that offside infringements were frequent, Collins and Leggatt being constant offenders in this respect. Bob Peuniall (Eltham) and Brewster (Old Boys) were always in the van, The first score came early. Brown went down to an Eltham rush and secured the leather to streak round the opposition, beating most of the team. Brown passed, and the ball went astray, but a loose punt (beat the full-back and Brewster touched down over the line. Brown’s kick was unsuccessful. Old Boys were penalised fairly wide out, and a splendid kick by Cooper struck the upright and rebounded into the field. Old Boys returned witlT a series of spectacular passing bouts, and in a race for the ball after it had gone over the goal line Earl touched down first, but the ball was over the dead-ball line.. Old Boys were penalised near half-way, and another splendid kick Iby Cooper was short by inches. From a scramble under El-

tham’s goal-posts Brewster nearly forced his way over. Old Boys looked like scoring from the resultant scrum, but Earl could not take a difficult pass, and Eltham relieved. Roy Penniall was conspicuous in an Eltham attack, and his, forwards worked down into their opponents’ corner, where, after a series of scrums on the line, Old Buys relieved. From a passing rush Brown made a dash for the line, but failed to pass to Deem in support. Valentine, with a neat kick and quick following up, sent his team over the line with the ball, but Roy Penniall just beat Brewster in touching down. K. Meuli gave the dummy smartly in a good passing rush, and halftime sounded with play in Eltham’s corner. The second spell opened with Old Boys attacking. Earl made a splendid opening on the blind side Iby suddenly changing the direction of his attack, but the offensive was held up on the line. Eltham came back, and Valentine’s relieving kick rebounded off Tiplady, who had followed up fast. Tiplady smotheied Brown when the latter attempted to save, and from the ensuing scrum the same player gave the 'ball to Cuff for the latter to score. The kick failed. Valentine was found wanting when called upon to field, and Eltham forced their way down to the goal line, where A. Coleman scored from a scrum. The kick was disallowed when the kicker placed his own ball. From then until the whistle blew Eltham maintained the upper hand, except for one or two bright rushes by their opponents. Just on time Tiplady snapped up the ball from a tight scramble on the line and dived over. McDonald converted the try, and the whistle blew r immediately with the scores:Eltham H Old Boys 3 Mi. Webb refereed.

A KEEN CONTEST

KAPONGA DEFEAT OPUNAKE. After a hard fought contest at Opunake Kaponga defeated Opunake by six points to nil. The game was an exciting one, and until within a few minutes of time the scores stood at 3—o in favour of Kaponga. The coastal team played ’with great dash and determination, and only the sound defence of the Kaponga back line kept them out. The opening stages were all in Kaponga’s favour, and Lynsky (half) set his backs on the move at every opportunity O’Rorke, Mawrie ami the two Hohaias, however, tackled with deadly accuracy, and although Kaponga were frequently pressing hard on Opunake’s line they were unable to score. A change was effected when Guy kicked across and Bonnington replied, Evans fielding the return kick and running to well past the half-way line. After a period of hard forward play within Kaponga’s quarter, Lynsky and Guy were responsible for reaching the three-quarter line, but headed by Snow and Lusk, the Opunake pack were soon back on the attack, and Brooker had an unsuccessful shot at goal. Up and dowm play followed till Snow caine through with the ball at toe and dribbled right on till the ball was kicked out. of bounds. Whalen took a pass from Lynsky, and, neatly dummying C. Holiaia, raced for the fine, but he was caught when almost over and Opunake forced from a five yards scrum. From the kick-off Mason sent his backs away and the ball travelled from hand to hand out to W. Hohaia, who kicked out after a fine burst of speed. O’Brien secured from the line-out and the Opunake forwards rushed the ball over the line, Kaponga forcing. G; Paterson forced again for Kaponga within the minute, but play soon returned to midfield, where Guy dropped an awkward pass. However he kicked on to Whalen, ■who in turn kicked hard, and following up fast, fell on the ball and scored. The try was not converted. This was the only score in the first spell. The second spell opened, briskly, and Rye was nearly over in a dash down the line. He was well tackled by W. Hohaia, and the ball went out. Exciting play followed, with Guy repeatedly throwing himself at the line in an effort to score. Lynsky came from behind the scrum, and, dummying O’Rorke, passed to Guy, who sent the ball on to C. Paterson. Paterson dribbled up to the line, but a scrum was given and the forwards kept possession of the ball in a mighty tussle for supremacy, Opunake finding relief in a well directed kick by Brooker. Matters looked dangerous for Kaponga, when C. Hohaia got away, but C. Paterson was in the way. The pressure was kept up and Lynsky saved twice in quick succession. After W. Hohaia had had an unsuccessful penalty kick, Mason, who played a fine game throughout, shot the ball to Maurie and a good back movement only broke down when C. Hohaia passed forward, and J. Paterson turned defence into attack by a brilliant run and kick. Malone was making no mistakes in holding the ball, and in company with Martin, succeeded in carrying play to within striking distance. Here C. Paterson and Guy both had unsuccessful shots at goal before Nor gate, Trotter and Malcolm headed an "’Opunake rush well down the field. A clever piece of passing between the two Hohaias saw Opunake up to the Kaponga line, but C. Paterson cleared with a high kick, which Bonnington marked, and Opunake returned to the attack. For the next seven minutes Opunake tried to break Kaponga’s defence, but C. Paterson broke through when W. Hohaia overran a pass and*kicked to safety. Lynsky, Guy, Whalen. C. Paterson and J. MeCarty were associated in a splendid passing bout, but the last-named was recalled 4or an infringement. After C. Paterson’s shot had fallen short he followed up fast and, securing the ball, passed to Thoumine, who gained a few yards and passed back to Paterson, who dived over in the corner to score a well-merited try. The kick at goal failed. The concluding stages were remarkable for the rapidity with which play ranged from end to end of the field. Tn the last few minutes Bonnington was caught with the ball, and Thoumine, and. later Martin, dribbled to within a few yards of Opunake’s line. Martin threw himself forward, but could not quite reach his objective. The game ended with Kaponga attacking hotly and the scoresx Kaponga 6 Opunake 0 Mr. R. St. George refereed.

STRATFORD’S EASY WIN,

ATHLETIC OUTCLASSEDiStratford secured a fairly comfortable win over Athletic at Hawera, the final scores being 22 to 6. Stratford were stronger in both divisions, and their backs wiere responsible for a good exhibition at times. The Athletic team were unfortunate in having two casual-

ties in the first half, both Knox and Simpson having to retire. Knox received a dislocated shoulder, while Simpson gut a severe kick in the hip. Herbert and Sporgon replaced these men, but in the second half practically the whole of the Athletic team was changed round.

The game opened up fairly fast, and both teams made it willing. In a breakaway movement Athletic were seen to advantage, and they carried play within a few yards of the. visitors’ goal line. Offside play by Stratford gave Athletic a splendid opportunity to goal, but in this they were unsuccessful. Stratford almost immediately afterwards were given a similar opportunity. but Sangster at half was unable to goal. In the play that followed Stratford were aggressive, their backs were throwing the ball about fairly well, and on one occasion they were within an ace of crossing the home team’s line. Offside play on behalf of Stratford gave Athletic the chance to extricate themselves from an awkward position. From a passing rush opened up by Dossett, the Stratford centre, J. Young took possession, and on handing on to Bond, the latter was able to score in tjie corner. Sangster with a splendid kick from a difficult angle, converted. Stratford added further to the score a few minutes afterwards by Sangster working the blind side of the scrum. Thomas, on the right wing, secured, and was required to run only about five yards to enable him to touch down. Sangster was unsuccessful with, the kick. Until half-time the game was fast and moved freely about the field, but the whistle sounded without any further alteration in the score. Stratford was then in the Jcad l\y eight points to nil. On resuming, the visitors took up the offensive, and Athletic was called upon to force almu§t immediately after the game commenced. For a short period the home team were attacking in Stratford’s territory, but they just failed to push the thrust home. Stratford returned immediately, and Ki veil in the forward division snapped up from the loose and touched down in a handy position. Loose play followed in Athletic’s territory, and Jans with a short kick gave Plank, the Athletic right wing, possession. Plank gathered in from the rebound and streaKed for the line. He was successful in touching down, when A. Collins, the Stratford full-back, brought him down as he grounded the ball. From the kick-off play swept down towards Athletic’s territory, and in a forward rush Bond secured for Stratford and scored between the posts. Sangster converted. From a long kick issuing from Stratford territory near the half-way line, Athletic failed to get the ball clear. Jans, playing on the wing for Stratford, followed up well and dribbled across the home line. He was ably supported by J. Young, in the forward division, who cut in and scored. The kick at goal failed. Hunt shortly afterwards put in a great run for Athletic and scored in the corner. The kick at goal, failed. Stratford again took a turn at attack, enabling them to keeup the pressure in the home team’s territory. Bond, from a forward struggle a few yards from the goal line, gathered in smartly and touched down. The kick at goal was again unsuccessful. Shortly afterwards the final whistle sounded, with the scores: Stratford 22 Athletic fl Mr. H. Whittington refereed. JUNIOR MATCHES. FIRST GRADE.

Norther n Di v ision. Lepperton 9 v. Tukapa 3. Star B 0 v. Urenin 0. Western Division. Star A 12 v. Old Boys 3. High School and Rahotu did not play. SECOND GRADE. High School 19 v. Okato 3. Old Boys 21 v. Star 0. Urenui 3 v. Tukapa 3. THIRD GRADE. High School A 20 v. Clifton 3. Technical College 6 v. Star 3. Old Boys 14 v. Tukapa 0. SECONDARY SCHOOLS COMPETITION High School A 6 v. Stratford T.H.S. A 6. High School B 51 v. S.TH.S. B 3. SOUTHERN DIVISION. FIRST JUNIORS. Opunake 17 v. Athletic 6. Waimate 25 v. P.W.D. 0. Kaponga won from Patea by default. Eltham 11 v. Hawera 3. Okaiawa a bye. THIRD GRADE. Eltham won from Okaiawa by default. Hawera won from Waimate by default. Patea a bye • FOURTH GRADE. Hawera T.H.S. A 9 v. Okaiawa 6. Waimate won from Hawera T.H.S. B ■by default. In tlie third grade of the southern division competitions Okaiawa and Waimate are unable to maintain teams, and Loth have definitely retired from the competitions, leaving Eltham, Hawera and Patea to continue in that grade.

MOASCAR CUP.

THE FOUR CHALLENGES. « Advice has been received by the secretary of the Taranaki Rugby Union that challenges for the Moascar Cup have been received from Whangarei High School and Mt. Albert Grammar School. These, with the challenges from Wanganui Technical College and. Te Aute College, with make the four challenges that New Plymouth High School will require to play should they be successful in retaining the’ cup. SCHOOL MATCH AT HAWERA ; An endeavour is being made to arrange a match between New Plymouth High School seconds and Wanganui Technical College second's for Winter Show Saturday at Hawera,

JUNIOR FIXTURES POSTPONED. Owing to the camp at IVaverley affecting the majority of tho coqntry

clubs, there will be «o junior fixhues in North Taranaki next Saturday. PLAY IN THE CITIES. SATURDAY’S MATCHES. Auckland. —Ideal weather prevailed for football. ißugby results:— Marist 20 beat University 5; Urafton 10 beat Grammar 16; Ponsonby 29 beat College Rifles 0; Shore 14 beat Suburbs 6; Manukau 11 beat Newton 3. The first of two annnal fixtures between King’s College and Auckland Grammar School resulted in victory for the former by 8 to 3. Mount Albert Grammar 26 beat Sacred Heart 3. Wellington.—Eight thousand people saw Poueke (27) defeat Varsity (16). It was a most exciting game. The teams were level, each 16, until nearing the end of the second spell, when Poneke forged ahead. Poneke now leads in the championship. Other results: Oriental 8 v. Athletic 3; Petone 10 v. Marist 6; Wellington 12 v. Selwvn 3; Hutt 3 v. Old Boys 3. Christchurch.—Old Boys 27 v. Varsity 6; ■Christchurch 8 v. Merivale 3; North Canterbury 6 v. Linwood 3.

ENGLISH SOCCER TOUR. QUEENSLAND OUTCLASSED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received June 21, 5.S p.m. Brisbane, June 20. At the soccer match between England and. Queensland 16,000 wore present. Queensland were outclassed. England winning by 11 goals to nil. England had the advantage of the weather. There had been three days of rain and there were showers during the match. Both halves were played in Queensland territory, the English goal being endangered half-a-dozen times. England played an effective game, showing wonderful combination and footwork in the mud. The score waa six to nil at the end of the first half. Batten scored four times, Simms five, Hannatord one and Caesar one.

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