ALL BLACKS IN AUSTRALIA

Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1929, Page 5

ALL BLACKS IN AUSTRALIA

FIRST TEST TO-DAY. After such a rough trip at the All Blacks had across the Tasman it- is safe to say that all enthusiasts, particularly in view of the improvement that has been made in Australian football, were dubious us to the result of the opening match. All were pleased, therefore, when the news came through that it bad resulted in a draw, even though there was no score. The match was played under wet weather conditions that probably suited the Ail Blacks more than the Australians. Against Newcastle on Wednesday the All Blacks had a runaway victory in which it was pleasing to note the success of several of the new wearers of the All Black jersey. To-day the team will be put to its first severe test when they meet Australia in the first test match at Sydney. Tho Australians have been training solidly and making careful preparations in order to defeat their doughty opponents, and while no one would begrudge them a victory if they won on their merits, as the aim of the New Zealand tours has been to improve Australian Rugby, one can rest assured that the AU Black team will put its best foot forward. Though Taranaki has not a representative in the test team the result will bo awaited with great interest. It is certainly somewhat disconcerting to find that tho captain, C. G. Porter, and tho vice-captain, W. C. Dailey, are both out of action. Particularly unfortunate is the absence of the latter, as it leaves the team without an international scrum half. Apparently Tuck, Wellington, who was taken at the last minute as second half-back, has not yet fulfilled expectations as H. Lilburnc, Canterbury, has been pressed into tho position. Ho is, however, a versatile player, having proved equally successful nt full-back and five-eighths, and the writer thinks he also filled the role of half-back occasionaly in South Africa. He can be relied on to rise to the occasion. C. Oliver, the Canterbury five-eighth, Geddes, the Southland wing-threequar-ter. and Waterman, North Auckland, all appear to be making good in their positions, whilst Cundy should make a good substitute for Porter. The forwards can be relied on to hold their end up, and all considered one can look forward to tho result without' misgiving. ITINERARY IN AUSTRALIA. The writer has received from Mr. Jas, McLeod, the manager of the team, a cony of the team’s itinerary. It will be* .seen from a perusal that the All Blacks are in for a busy time:—Saturday, June 29.—Play New South Wales, Sydney (Cricket Ground), 3 p.m. Guests of the Eastern Suburbs District Club at smoko concert, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 30. —Motor outing as guests of Mr. Harold Judd and friends. ° Monday, July I.—Launch picnic, 2.30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2.—Leave Sydney for Newcastle, 12.5 p.m. Arrive Newcastle 4.19 p.m. Gues s of the Newcastle Rugby Union at Theatre, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. —Civic reception, Newcastle Town Hall, 11 a.m. Play Newcastle, Newcastle (Sports Ground), 3 p.m. Cnests of the Newcastle Rugby Union at annual ball, 8.30 p.m. Thursday, July 4. —Leave Newcastle for Sydney, 12.45 p.m. Arrive Sydney, 4.28 p.m. Friday, July s.—Free. Saturday, July 6.—Play Australia, Sydney (Cricket Ground), 3 p.m. Guests ol N.S.W. Rugby Union at official dinner, 6.30 p.m. Sunday, July 7.-—Free. Monday, July 8. —Guc.sl's of J. C. Williamson Ltd. at theatre, 8 p.m, Tuesday, July 9. —Free. Wednesday, July 10.—Play Nev; South Wales, Sydney (Cricket Ground), 3 p.m. Guests of the Manly District Club at ball, 8 p.m, Thursday, July IL—Leave Sydney for Melbourne,’7.s p.m. Friday, July 12.—Arrive Melbourne, ' 12.30 p.m. Reception by Lord Mayor, Melbourne Town Hall, 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13—Play Victoria, Melbourne (Exhibition Ground), 3 p.m. Guests of the Victorian Rugby Union at official dinner, 6.30 p.m. Sunday, July 14.—Motor outing, 10 a.rn. Leave Melbourne for Sydney, 5 p.m. Monday, July 15.—Arrive Sydney, 10.18 a.m. Leave Sydney for Armidale, 9.5 p.m. . Tuesday, July 16.—Arrive Armidale, 11.34 a.in. Civic reception, Armidale Town Hall, noon. Wednesday, July 17—Play Combined Country, Armidale (Show Ground), 3j p.m. Guests of the New England Union at dinner and smoke concert, C p.m. Leave Armidale for Brisbane, 3.13 а. (Thursday). ' Thursday, July 18.—Arrive Brisbane, б. p.m. Friday, July 19.—Mayoral reception, ■ Brisbane Town Hall, 3 p.m. Saturday. July 20.—Play Australia, Brisbane (Exhibition Ground), 3 p.m. | Guests of tho Queensland Rugby Union at official dinner, 6.30 p.m. Sunday, July 21—Motor outing. 2.30 p.m, Mouilav, July 22.—Theatre, S p.m. Tuesday, July 23—Guests of New ; Zealand residents of Brisbane, 3 p.m. j Wednesday, July 24. -Play Queens-' land, Brisbane (Exhibition Ground), 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25. —Leave Brisbane lor Sydney, 8.5 a.m, Friday, July 26.-Arrive Sydney, 11-25 a.m. Saturday. July 27—Play Australia, Sydney (Cricket Ground), 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28.—Motor outing. Monday. July 29.—Guests of tho Western* Suburbs District Club at ball, 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30.—Guests of Lie N.S.W. Rugby Union at annual ball, David Jones’ ballroom, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31.—Free. Thursday, August 1. —Guests of the Directors, Civic Club Ltd., at iarev. ell gathering, 5 p.m. Friday, August 2. —Leave Sydney for Auckland, noon, by s.s. Uliinaroa.