SPEED AND ACTION

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21127, 29 August 1938, Page 12

SPEED AND ACTION

WEST COAST JUST BEATEN By Telegraph—Ptpss Association CHRISTCHURCH, August 27 Die Canterbury Rugby representatives snatched a spectacular victory in the last three minutes of the return match against the West Coast at Lancaster Park this afternoon. Canterbury won by 13 points to 8. It was a game of speed and action, and though many movements lacked polish, there was plenty of excitement. The highlight of the match was Canterbury’s first try in which three men handled in brilliant scissors passing which ended with the half-back, Clarke, finishing a movement which he began. The Coast’s team was weakened through the absence of R. R. King and P. Garden, who were unable to make the trip. Coast early severely tested the Canterbury defence and from the second of two free kicks Lynch, the full-back, landed a penalty goal. The scores were evened a few minutes later when the Canterbury full-back, Heazlewood, anded a penalty from the sideline 30 yards out. Then came a brilliant try by Clarke, which Heazlewood converted, making the half-time score Canterbury 8, Coast 3. Coast opened the second spell with a sensational try. The forwards swept all before them in a great rush that went the length of the field. Olsen pounced on the ball when it rolled over the line and Lynch converted, thus evening the scores. From then until the end it was a fast and spectacular game. Just before the final whistle a Canterbury back attack broke down a few yards from the line. The ball rolled on and Pablecheque fell on it for a try. Heazlewood goaled. making the final score Canterbury 13, West Coast 8.