VICTORIA BEATEN

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1929, Page 11

VICTORIA BEATEN

ALL BLACKS WIN BY 254 BURKE’S STERLING DEFENCE BALL SLIPPERY IN SHOWERS TOURISTS’ HIGH STANDARD By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 14, 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, July 14. The New Zealand Rugby Union team defeated Victoria at Melbourne by 25 points (five tries, three of them converted, and a potted goal) to 4 points Ta potted goal). Tne weather* was showery, making the handling of the ball difficult. The attendance was five thousand. New Zealand had the heavier side and immediately showed Out in the scrums. Their initial attacks, however, failed through sterling defence by Burke, the Victorian full-back. Clever passing by the All Blacks shortly after the com? mencement ended in Waterman securing the ball and with a fine run crossing the line to draw first blood for the All Blacks. The try was not converted. All Blacks 3 Victoria 0

The Victorian backs then withstood a prolonged attack. Lilburne was showing up to advantage for New Zealand and his work wan continually applauded. Sturtridge and Duncan carried the Victorians to the New Zealand twenty-five for the first time in the match, but the tide wag stemmed by the sureness of the All Blacks’ handling. New Zealand was now becoming accustomed to the conditions, and fine combined play by their three-quarter line resulted in the scene of activities being transferred to the other end of the field. Stringfellow, New Zealand’s full-back, just prior to the interval, dropped a great goal. The half-time 4BCore was;— All Blacks 7 Victoria 0 On the recommencement the New ZeaJand forwards broke through repeatedly, but Burke again was responsible for the attacks breaking down. Waterman, with a heady swerving run, made an opportunity for Stringfellow to go over and score a spectacular try. Lilburne converted.

All Blacks 12 Victoria 0 The Victorian forwards lacked rejource compared with the superior tactics of the All Blacks. Burke, who had beerf one of Victoria’s best, capped bright work by notching a potted goal. All Blackfl 12 Victoria 4 The New Zealand combination and gtamina were now evident. Profiting by the Australians’ faulty passing, Lilburne, Waterman and Grenside tore through the defence, Grenside diving across the line, but the try was not converted. All Blacks 15 Victoria 4 The New Zealanders immediately followed up with another electrifying dash and Grenside registered another three points, to which Gundy added the majority with- a great kick. All Blacks 20 Victoria .../. 4 Temporarily outpaced and outweighted, Victoria* lagged. The All Blacks, which was now obviously the superior side, nevertheless forced the attack. From the ruck Lilburne secured and with a splendid zig-zag run crossed the line, Hook converting. All Blacks 25 Victoria 4 Victoria rallied near the call of Time, but New Zealand had won handsomely.

Those who had shown up to the best advantage for New Zealand, although it must be stated the' whole side £ave ©vidence of an evenly high standard of play, were Lilburne, Stringfellow, Grenside, Hook, Waterman and Stcere. Steere injured his ankle and retired just prior to the finish. New Zealand was superior in the gcrums and the straight running by their backs. The All Blacks received a great ovation from the large number of New Zealand sailors present at match.

The players will be entertained at a motor trip to-morrow. The tourists have won three matches, drawn one and lost one. The details are:— June 29. —N.S.W.; drawn, no score. July 3. —Newcastle beaten 35—8. July 6.—Australia won test 9—B. July 10.—N.S.W. defeated 22 —9. July 13. —Victoria beaten224,5 —4, Matches yet to be played are:— July 17. —Country at Armidale. July 20.—Australia, at Brisbane. July 24.—Queensland, at Brisbane. July 27.—Australia, at Sydney.