WAIRARAPA HAS WIN OVER NEW SOUTH WALES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18577, 27 September 1928, Page 6

WAIRARAPA HAS WIN OVER NEW SOUTH WALES.

VISITORS BEATEN IN LAST GAME OF TOUR. Per Press Association. MASTERTON. September 26. The final match of the New South Wales team's tour, against Wairarapa, was played here to-day in driving wind and ht-avy rain which marred play considerably. The home pack was better than the visitors’, however, and Wairarapa won by seventeen points to ten. The greasy ball and ground mitigated against the style of the Blues’ play, and, had conditions been good, a bright, open display would have resulted. NewSouth Wales’s movements were nippy, and it was only the treacherous conditions that prevented them developing on spectacular lines. Playing with the. wind and rain behind them in the first spell, tlie Shield-holders liad the visitors mostly on the defence, and in this spell did most of their scoring. At half-time the position was: Wairarapa 14, New South Wales 5. New South Wales livened up somewhat in the second half, but the wind had dropped, and was of little

benefit, although the showers continued. New South Wales kicked off, and within a few minutes Cundy had two attempts to goal from free kicks, but failed. New South Wales rushed downfield, but Cooke saved the situation on both occasions. Jim Donald was playing a good game. Ten minutes from the opening, from a scrum in the New South Wales twenty-five, Wairarapa drew first blood, all the backs handling in a splendid passing movement which resulted in Jury going over in the corner. Cundy added the major points with a magnificent kick. Wairarapa 5, New South Wales 0. Five minutes afterwards Yates intercepted a pass near the New South Wales twenty-five, and went over in the corner. Cundy missed the kick this time. Wairarapa 8, New South Wales 0. Another chance came to Cundy a few minutes later, when he sent the ball over from a free kick, making the score: Wairarapa 11, New South Wales 0. The Greens forced matters. New South Wales found relief in a good line kick, but soon alter had to force. Rain again set in hard at this stage, and the game developed into a strenuous forward scramble. The New South Wales pack sent the ball into Wairarapa territory, and the Blue forwards rushed down to the line. Their passing broke down, but Bouden secured and crossed. Croft converted from a difficult position. W r airarapa 11, New South Wales 5. For a New South Wales in lgeraent Cundy goaied from a fr -ick ten yards inside half-way. Wairarapa 14, New South Wales 5. The visiting backs then handled nicely, Towers, Burge and White bei.xg engaged in a thrilling in-and-out passing run, but the Green vanguard stemmed the attack. Croft had a kick, lor an infringement, but missed. New South Wales made determined efforts to open up the piay, but the greasy ball was too tricky. A promising Wairarapa attack failed at the critical moment, Cooke failing to take his pass. irialftime Bounded with the score unchanged. On resumption LamD and Bouden started off with a gc "«**• hm .iu* .

and Cundy retaliated. M. Parker replaced J. Donald at this stage. Cooke secured and cut In, to thrill the spectators with one of his typical runs. Strlngfellow was grassed a foot from the line. Jury followed up, however, and scored. Cundy missed with the kick. Wairarapa 17, New South Wales 5. From a series of Green attacks Cooke kicked the ball through and chased it, but missed by inches as he went down to score. The Blues rallied and took the ball into Wairarapa ground, and Roach forced Just as White dived for the ball. A kick by Cooke was charged down, and Towers dashed over to score. Croft rose to the occasion and added the major points with a magnificent kick. Wairarapa 17, New South Wales 10. The Waratahs held a prolonged advantage until Pafker secured from a scrum and led an attack. The ball was as slippery as an eel. and the visitors kept it at their feet with some success. Bach side made assaults, but the game ended without further score. WAIRARAPA 17 NEW bOUTrf WALES 10 END OF THE TOUR. Per Press Association. MASTERTON, September 26. Mr C. H. Morgan, manager of the New South Wales Rugby - team, at the conclusion of the Wairarapa game, said that he wished to thank the public of New Zealand and the Union officials for the wonderful reception accorded the team at ail centres. He wished especially to thank the' Maoris for their cordial reception. The tour, he said, was far more successful than his team had anticipated, and proved that Rugby was not dormant in his State. INTERNATIONAL TOURS. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, September 26. A conference between the Management Committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union and Mr R. O. Martin, chstlrman of the New South Wales Rugby Union, was held last evening for the purpose of drawing up a fresh agreement as to future visits between New South Wales and New Zealand. The visit of the British team was also considered. The proceedings were taken in com- : mittee and the result of the deliberations is to be made known to the New South Wales Rugby Union before the agreement is adopted.