EASTER RUGBY ATTRACTIONS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 83, 8 April 1933, Page 5

EASTER RUGBY ATTRACTIONS

SPILLANB CUP TOURNAMENT CRACK MARIST TEAMS IN ACTION Wangauui having been selected, a.t the venue of the annual tournament of the North Island Marist Clubs for the Spillane Cup trophy, local followers of the Rugby code will have the opportunity of ;-.eeing ma’.y of New Zvnltii.u \ star players in action, for team.- from lucidand, Wellington, Gisborne, Hamilto i end Napier will meet the local representatives in what promises to be a rare treat for enthusiasts c-f the game. Many crack p.nyerg from the bigger centres will he seen in action, including the Hadley brothers of Auckland, the most famous member of which is “Swin,” who represented New Zealand in the South African tour and has played in all the big intcr-coiomal matches in recent years. The Wellington fifteen will include McDonald, the brilliant wing-thrccquarter, who was considered by many to be the best player in that position in New Zealand last year. Another of the capital city team will bo P. Stiver, ex-Wanganui re]»resent a tive, u h > is rated the best roving player in Wellington, and whom many critics consider unlucky to miss All Black honours last season. In view of those contentions, his form will be watched with interest. The G.sboino fifteen will include Carrington, a slashing player who reached the finals ir. the South African trial games. Several of the East Coast stars are allied with him. Hamilton and Napier are reported as sending strong contingents and the local Marist combination will find them a tough proposition. Contrary to what appears the general belief, the games will be played by teams of fifteen a side. As admission charges are 6d, with a remission of 3d to those who are unemployed, a large attendance of the public may be expected to witness rhe games.