FOOTBALL

Timaru Herald, Volume CXL, Issue 20217, 19 September 1935, Page 13

FOOTBALL

OTAGO TOURING TEAM TARANAKI’S GOOD WIN By Telegraph—Press Association HAWERA, September 18. The Otago Rugby tourists were defeated by Taranaki at Hawera this afternoon by 17 points to 8, before ah attendance of 3000 spectators. Neither team was at full strength but it was evident before the first spell ended that that once Taranaki had the wind in their favour the issue would not be in doubt. Otago’s points were a result of two field goals by Trevathan, which were equalled by Collins in the second spell. Taranaki also scored two tries and Collins kicked a penalty goal. Taranaki faced the sun and a strong wind at the opening, this affecting Collins’s clearing kicks and giving the visitors a decided advantage. Realising this, the Taranaki forwards kept play tight, effectively smashing any rearguard movements. Taranaki had a two to one advantage in the scrums and line-outs, but were frequently penalised for offside play by Harrison, the Maori representative forward, who was playing a rover game. Otago’s account was opened as a result of a quick pass from the scrum to Trevathan, Who potted a neat goal, this move being repeated within five minutes, putting the visitors eight points ahead. Near half time Sullivan broke away in a great burst supported by Harrison and Gargan, the last-named running in from the 25 to touch down. Otago were on the defensive all the second spell, the ball only twice passing the half way mark. The Visitors were penalised in a scrum and Collins goaled. Thereafter Edwards and Sullivan, smashing gaps ih the Otago back line, were almost over several times. Collins kicked two field goals as a result of similar moves to those of TreVathah. Sweeping aside the opposition and by splendid backing up, Richards scored ih the corner after all the backs had handled, some twice. Collins’s kick grazed the upright. Early in the second spell Simon replaced Saxon behind the scrum, but he Was given no chances, the Taranaki forwards breaking through on him before he got the ball away.

RANFURLY SHIELD By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, September 18. The question of dates for Ranfurly Shield challenges is being brought before the New Zealand Rugby Union by the Hawke’s Bay Union, which is appealing for the allotting of a Wednesday fixture with the Shield holders, the date suggested being September 25. The Hawke’s Bay challenge was entered within the time specified in the rules. The present request for a match on a Wednesday means that an opinion is being sought as to how the controlling body views the stand taken by the Canterbury Rugby Union in having shield matches confined to Saturdays. The committee decided that it would not be fair to the holders of the Ranfurly Shield to ask them to play challenge matches on Wednesdays, and decided to forward the challenge to the Canterbury Union for their information. LEAGUE By Telegraph—Press Association AUCKLAND, September 18. Owing to the defection of N. Campbell, the Marist player, A. E. Cooke (captain) will play full-back for Auckland in the opening match of the Australians’ tour on Saturday. Mincham will be centre, and Devonport winger. Hall, who played well on the Auckland tour in the south, will play wing. A record crowd is expected.