ALL BLACK TEST.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17343, 16 July 1924, Page 1

ALL BLACK TEST.

The half-time score in to-day’s test match in Sydney will bo received in Christchurch about 5.45 p.m. The final score will be received about 6.50, or a little later. The scores, as they arrive, will be published in the Stop Press of the “ Star ” as usual, and will also I b 8 posted outside the office.'.

ting preference as half over Mill, who failed in the first test. f L'he Canterbury man has made a great impression on Sydney critics. The selectors are also sticking to Lucas, Brown and Svcnson as the three-quarter line. All thre*c are improving every match, and. their combination is now something to marvel at. The- iirst test three-quarter line was Hart, Lucas, Brown. C. Brownlee is probably out of the forwards because Cupples has more speed. The New South Wales team is not as strong as it was in the first or second test. With A. S. Walker and W. B. Sheehan out and Ceorge and Meagher in their places, the backs are on the light side. George. a nippy player, toured New Zealand last year. In the forwards. E. V. Ritchie. R. Elliott and H. C. . Taylor, a ] \ weighty men, are included after a spell on the bank. (A full description of the first test and the Metropolitan match will be found on pag-e 4.)