RUGBY AT ITS BEST

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 371, 15 September 1930, Page 5

RUGBY AT ITS BEST

BRITAIN AND VICTORIA A WIN FOR THE TOURISTS HEAVY SCORING CONTEST Britain’s match against Victoria on Saturday, which the visitors won, was marked by play of the brightest orderfast and open. [By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright] Received Sept. 14, 6.50 p.m. MELBOURNE, Sept. 14. Britain beat Victoria by 41 points to 36. The teams were: Britain: Bonner, Aar void, JonesDavies, Novis, Jennings, Murray, Poole, Welsh, Beamish, Wilkinson, Hodgson, Black, Dunn, Martindale, Farrell. Victoria: A, Beyers, J. O’Hair, D. Cowper, E. Millward, J. Blackall, G. Sturtridge, J. Taylor, W. Green, J. Goodsell, G. Ward, R. McDuff, J. Sinclair, A. Burns, Fallow, Lombard. Referee. Mr F. Mayne. ) There was an attendance of 7000 and the Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, shook hands with both teams. l At the commencement Britain lacked dash, but held back the fast Victorian side. O’Hair secured, but was caught in possession. However, he again secured and touched down at the corner, the try being converted. Jones-Davies was then instrumental in securing a try for Britain which Black converted. O’Hair’s brillance then put Victoria in the lead. His try was converted, but Britain replied shortly afterwards with a penalty goal. At Its Best. It was Rugby at its best now, open and dashing play being countered with determination and initiative. A heavy shower slowed up the play. Britain’s strength in the scrums held the local side in check. At the interval the scores were Victoria 21, Britain 17. On the resumption Britain was playing with the wind and the sun behind them. They were soon in full stride and, before many minutes’ play, had added two tries, one of which was converted, to their total. This tended to check the local enthusiasm. Bonner was brilliant for Britain and Ward stood out for Victoria. Britain, with the Victorians rattled, took toll and had 41 points on the board. Victoria at last settled down to smother Britain’s passing rushes, and were soon on the attack, Cowper scoring two brilliant tries for the some side, both of which were converted.

Victoria were now playing surprisingly good Rugby against high class opponents, and got within five points of Britain’s score with five minutes to go. The final scores were: Britain 41, Victoria 36.

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