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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17771, 15 February 1926, Page 7

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WELLINGTON TEAM.

Although Mr Ken Tucker has not yet announced the Wellington eleven to play Auckland in the deciding Plunket Shield match of the season, there is every reason to believe (says the "Xew Zealand Times”) that it will be selected from the following twelve: — W. S. BRICE, captain (Petone). H. M. M’GIRR (Hutt). J. S. HIDDLESTONE (Wellington) . C. S. DEMPSTER (Institute). F. T. BADCOCK (Wellington). D. C. COLLINS (Old Bovs). H. LAMBERT (Old Bovs). M. HENDERSON (Y.MU.A.). K. C. JAMES (Old Boys). A. M. HOLLINGS (Varsity). W. A. BAKER (Midland). D. PATRICK (Midland). Of the players who went to Dunedin, Banks, M’Leod, Kortlang and Tattersall have been passed over.

44 IF AUSTRALIA FAILS.”

By Telegraph.—Prets Assn.—Copyright. Reuter's Telegrams (Received February 15, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, February 14. The "Evening Standard” diarist says that a curious position may arise should the Australians fail to do very well. The temptation will be to seek Kelleway’s help. The writer" recalls that the South Africans similarly called on Faulkner. Presumably Collins would have to obtain the permission of his selectors for such action, which would be a signal error.