FORWARD STRUGGLE
TARANAKI BEAT WANGANUI NEW PLYMOUTH, August 22. The Taranaki Rugby representatives defeated Wanganui by 13 points to nil. The ground was very wet and muddy and rain fell all through the game. Early in the match there were some bright movements amongst the Taranaki backs, but later it became impossible to handle the ball and the game became a struggle between the forwards. Taranaki always had the upper hand. The Wanganui full back, Welsh, was responsible for saving a number of scores. He played a very safe game. Each of the Taranaki wings, Ford and Smith, scored a try, and Ruakere added another. Two were converted by Collins, who played a fine game at full bock and kicked the heavy ball cleverly. O’Dowda, Ruakere, Armstrong and Fowler played an outstanding forward game for Taranaki. Lockett and Thompson were Wanganui’s best forwards. Among the backs Hunter, Barton and Chase played well.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20504, 24 August 1936, Page 8
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152FORWARD STRUGGLE Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20504, 24 August 1936, Page 8
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