FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 9 October 1926, Page 11

FOOTBALL.

MAORI TEAM IN FRANCE.

PARIS, October 7. The Maoris defeated Central France by 16 points to 3. The Play. Tho Maoris scored four tries, of which two were converted. Central Franco scored one tiy. Tho match was played at ClermontForrand, before 20,000 spectators, Tho toams marched on to the ground to the strains of “God Save the King," and “La Marseillaise.” Tho Maoris early demonstrated their superiority, and from midfihld, after fifteen minutes’ play, Falwasser broke away finely, and after tricking six opponents, scored a try in tho corner, which was not converted. Tho visitors played up vigorously, and Shortland, after a tricky run, kicked when tackled, followed up, and scored under the posts, conipleting a spectacular performance by converting. ’ The Maoris were unstoppable. Another try was disallowed, but Lockwood ran through finally and scored under the posts, Shortland converting. Tho tourists continued to press, Phillips narrowly missing a dropped goal. Tho French men then rallied, Hue breaking away from the scrum in his own twenty-five,’ to secure a try in the corner, ,It,was,not converted. The Maoris attacked again, and nearly scored. Then the French coun-ter-attacked, forcing tho Maoris to touch down. At half-time tho scores were: Maoris .., ... 13 Central France .., ... ... 3 In the second spell, tho visitors redoubled their efforts, but the French were defending well. : However, the visitors eventually swept down field in a fine passing bout, which resulted in Falwasser getting another try in the corner. Tho Frenchmen returned with a vigorous attack, but found the Maoris’ defence’ too sound Tho Maoris’ team was: Phillips, Falwasser, Potaka, Lockwood, Mete, Bell, Shortland, . Haupapa, Rika, Dennis, Tatana, > Crawford, Gemmell, Olson, Stewart:

MAORIS’ TOUR OF WALES. DISPUTE AMICABLY SETTLED. JBy Cable—Press Association—Copyrlfbt' Australian and N.Z, Cabla As.oolatlan. (Received October .8, 3.5 p.m.)m LONDON, October 7. The Maoris’ dispute ended amicably. , Mr.Parata telegraphed to Mr Wray: “Taking the circumstances into consideration, also the fiendly relations; with the Welsh people, the Maoris will play .under the Welsh rules and referees. The Maoris never wished their friendship with Wales to bo interrupted. They wish to keep faith with tfce French Union, which is responsible for ~ the tour.’ ’ The decision is hailed with delight in Wales. ‘ LEAGUE TEAM IN ENGLAND. LATEST COMMENT ON FORM. By Cable—Press Association—Copyrifbi. Australian and N.Z. Cnblo Association, (Received October 8. 7.20 p.m.) LONDON, October 7. The “Daily News" says: “The attack of tho Now Zealand Rugby League team lias improved since they adopted' the four three-quarters, but players still bunch, leaving glaring gaps in the defence. The team has not yet learned to scrummage, and will have great difficulties against Warrington on Saturday, when they will meet three internationals among tho forwards.