C.H.B. RUGBY

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 129, 26 May 1932, Page 3

C.H.B. RUGBY

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH THE COMBINED TEAM The following team has been selected to represent Central Hawke’s Bay and East Coast (combined) in the representative fixture against Napier-Hastings at Coronation Park, Waipawa, on Saturday: — Full-back: McCarthy (Old Boys). , Three-quarters: Goldsmith (Te Aute), Cochrane (capt.), (Onga), Herbert (East Coast). Five-Eighths: Ruru (Te Aute), Tremewan (Takapau). Half-backs: Kuru (East Coast), Dyer (Old Boys). Forwards: Front Row: Richardson (Waipawa), Stephens (Waipawa), Dassler (Onga). Back Row: Wilson (Old Boys), Rasmussen (Onga), Scherf (Old Boys), Tibble (Te Aute). Emergency Forwards: Paerata (Te Aute), Brain (Old Boys), Drower (Old Boys). Backs: Hanita (Takapau), Rupuhu (Waipawa), Haldane (Onga Onga). Players must assemble at the dress-ing-room at 2 o’clock. THE TRIAL MATCH BETTER PLAY SECOND SPELL In the second half of the trial match between Town and Country played in Waipukurau yesterday with a cold south-easterly wind prevailing, the Town team showed a marked improvement in the second spell, and for the greater part of the spell had the better of the game. In the second half M. Hunter and M. Maaka took the places of Rasmussen and Dassler in the country forwards, the selectors having satisfied themselves on the capabilities of the latter two players. The Town side commenced well in the second spell and kept the Country side busy defending till a freekick enabled Richardson 35 yards out to essay a goal but the ball went outside the posts. Gurran saved the Town when the side was under pressure. A penalty aided the Town in its defensive efforts. Bell was temporarily unable to play through being winded. As the result of a loose general attack Wilson gained a try near the goal, but Richardson failed with the kick. Country 16 Town 3 Nepe and Bell excanhged compliments, the latter lining in the Country territory. From a range of 30 yards Smales attempted to goal from a penalty, but the ball fell short in the face of a strong wind. Nepe who in fielding well, lined at half-way. With the wind against them the Whites (Town) were shaping surprisingly well. The Town backs broke away In a passing rush but through crowding the effort proved fruitless. Wright made a good run along the line, being pushed out a the corner. A few minutes Rupuhu gained a try, the goaling effort being unavailing. Country 16 Town . . . 6 Then Cochrane sailed along the touch-line and passed to Hanita, who scored near the goal. He converted his own try.

Country 21 Town 6 The Country forwards exerted pressure on the Town citadel which was saved by Bell who lined at the 25 flag. Smith charged down a punt and the Town assumed aggressive. Nepe forced and after the ensuing kick-off the Town atacked once more. The Town backs initiated a passing movement near the. line, but Hanita intervened and sent the ball into the invaders’ territory. Play hovered around mid-field for a fairly lengthy period, with the advantage, to the Whites. The Reds rallied, led by Cochrane. Ross and Drower were prominent in the ruck, the former gaining a try near the goal, but the ball, kicked by Smales, struck the upright. Country 21 Town 9 A fine line kick by Nepe sent the ball from the Country 25 to the halfway flag. The play became quite lively, first one side then the; other apearing to advantage. Good open play by Rupuhu and Richardson, ended with T. Stevens scoring well

out. Ross was unable to convert. Country 21 Town 12 Mr. T. Spencer was the referee. TO MANAGE ALL BLACKS MR W. J. WALLACE CHOSEN GREAT EX-REPRESENTATIVE WELLINGTON, Wed. Nomination for the position of manager of the team which will leave the Dominion on June 17 to play a series of ten matches in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria were considered by the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union this evening. Six names had been sent forward by the various unions and on a ballot being taken Mr. W. J. Wallace, Wellington, who had been nominated by South Otago and the Bush District was selected.

Mr. Wallace, who is 54 years of age, is probably one of the best known Rugby players that New Zealand produced. He. was a member of the famous 1905 All Black team which made the initial tour to Great Britain. He is, as was pointed out the other day, the only member of that famous combination still remembered in England.

Service Since Retiring

Since retiring from the game, Mr. Wallace has taken an active part as a coach and also as an administrator. For many years past he has coached the Poneke team, and the success of the Red and Blacks over a long period of years has been largely due to his expert guidance. This year, at the annual meeting of the N.Z.R.U. he was appointed a member of the management committee. The meeting of the management committee was attended by Messrs. S. S. Dean (chairman), A. C. Kitto, H. S. Leith, J. G. Rosche, H. Te Hiwi, T. A. Fletcher, W r . J. Wallace, F. Glasgow, E. S. Hylton and A. E. Neilson (secretary). The six candidates for the position were:—Messrs J. H. Pownall (nominated by the Wanganui Union), A. J. Geddes (Southland), V. Chapman (Waikato), F. T. Eyans (Canterbury), W. J. ( Wellington), and G. A. Maddison (Hawke’s Bay). Six Worthy Genfibiiieh Mr. Dean described the nominees as “six very worthy gentlemen.” In congratulating Mr. Wallace upon his appointment he said: “You are a very worthy representative and I am quite sure your”election will prove popular not only’with the team' but with the people of New Zealand. I am sure also that the announcement will be received with pleasure in Australia where you have many friends.” Mr. Wallace, in replying, thanked the members for the honour conferred upon him. He was very proud to be selected as manager of an All Black team. Farewell Match The question of the team playing a match against Wellington on the eve of departure was discussed. The chairman said that Mr Wallace and himself would be in Christchurch when the inter-island match was played on June 3, and the opportunity would be taken to ascertain if the players would be available to play a game against Wellington on June 15. The management committee last week appointed Mr. S. R. Murray to accompany the the team as “baggage man.” Mr. Murray, who is one of the Poneke Club’s most active supporters, has been associated with numerous representative teams as masseur. ' NO LEAVING THE FIELD. N.Z. UNION’S ATTITUDE. Once again the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union has made plain its attitude with regard to players leaving the field at half-time.

The question was raised at the committee’s meeting last evening upon receipt of tlje following letter from the Wellington Union: —

“I am directed to advise that when asked for a direction on the practice of players leaving the field at halftime, the Wellington Referees’ Association was informed that the Wellington Union had no objection to the practice it had always adopted in Wellington being followed. In this connection my committee wishes to remind you that at the annual meeting of the N.Z.R.U. in 1931, when the resolution to adopt the laws of the game was under discussion, the question of players leaving the field at half-time was raised. The

man of your committee, in reply, stated that these matters w’ere not important and not in the general question of the adoption of the rules, and as far as he was concerned New Zealand should carry on as in the past.”

The chairman, Mr S. S. Dean, moved that a. reply be sent to the Wellington Union pointing out that at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Union in 1932 an interpretation was sought and given according to the law’s of the game, which must be carried out. The motion was passed without discussion. The international Board to which body an assurance has been given that New Zealand will abide by the laws of the game as laid down by the board, has expressed its views quite definitely on the matter, as follows: “No player shall leave the. ground at half-time without .the permission of the referee. This’permission should be restricted, as the board sees no reason for this practice of retiring to the pavilion, which is increasing and, in some cases, is taken advantage of by practically all the players.”