N.Z. RUGBY

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 154, 9 July 1934, Page 6

N.Z. RUGBY

Team For Australia VETERANS DOMINANT ONE H.B. REPRESENTATIVE (Per Press Associaiton.) WELLINGTON, Last Night. Following the final trial match played at Eden Park on Saturday between teams representing the Noi*th and South Islands the All Black team to tour Australia next month was chosen by Messrs. E. McKenzie, V. B. Meredith, A. Adams and A. J. . .Geddes. The players are as follow:— Full-back: A. Collins (Taranaki). Three-quarters: G. A. Bullock-Douglas (Wanganui), G. F. Hart (Canterbury), E. Holder (Buller), T. H. C. Caughey (Auckland), H. Smith (Otago). Five-eighths: J. R. Page (Wellington), H. T. Lilburne (Wellington), J. L. Grilfiths (Wellington), C. J. Oliver (Canterbury). Half-backs: M. Corner (Auckland), F. D. Kilby (Wellington). Forwards: W. Hadley (Auckland), A. Lambourne (Wellington), J. Hore (Otago), R. M. McKenzie (Manawatu), A. Knight (Auckland), D. S. Max (Nelson), H. F. McLean (Auckland),’ J. E. Manchester (Canterbury), A. H. Andrews (Canterbury), A. Mahoney (Bush), R. King (West Coast), J. Leeson (Waikato), H.

Mataira (Hawke’s Bay). THE NORTH v. SOUTH TRIAL TUSSLE BETWEEN FORW’ARDS (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Saturday. The inter-Island Rugby trial played at Eden park to-day resulted in a draw, 11-all, the North scoring three tries, one converted, and the South . Island two tries, one. converted, and a penalty goal. Heavy rain fell at frequent intervals throughout the game and the ground was very heavy as a result. The crowd of over 15,000 did not see much open football, but the titanic struggle between two fine packs was ample recompense. The South had slightly the better of the first half when favoured with a strong easterly breeze. After a ragged opening Oliver put the South on attack with a fine solo dash, but McLean and Mahoney returned at the head of the North forwards in a sweeping loose rush, Which gained 60 yards. Two back movements broke down, but from a scramble on the line McLean scored. Collins goaled. Tile South replied with the finest movement of the match. From the loose Gaffeney sent his backs away. Andrews came round the outside of Holder and then inpassed again perfectly to the winger, who scored between the posts. Gaffeney goaled. In spite of the rain and a heavy ball play moved rapidly for a while, Hart and Caughey narrowly missing tries. There were frequent scrum penalties and from one against the North Holder kicked a grand goal from a wide angle. Sparkling play followed by the South backs, but Page, backed up well, turned defence into attack with a great solo dash. Then Holder raced down the other sideline and sent in-field to the forwards. A knock-on held up the movement, but the pack maintained pressure and King forced his way over after Collins had fumbled badly. The kick was disallowed. The half-time score was: — South Island 11 North Island 5

Emergencies on both sides were given a trial in the second spell. After a thri-lling run by BullockDouglas, McLean just missed a try. 'Lilburne, who had replaced Griffiths, jjut through well but his pass to Caughey was too high. Then Caughey, in a solo effort, missed the line by inche, but from the resulting scrum Page forced his way over on the blind side. The kick failed. The North now definitely held the upper hand, Knight and Mahoney rucl.ing well. Leeson, McLean and Barry were always on the ball. Bul-lock-Douglas and Fookes, who played throughout the game in place of Fuller on the wing, each narrowly missed scoring, but finally an accuratelyplaced cross kick" saw Caughey quickly on the ball to boot over the ine for Bullock-Douglas to score wide out. Collins’ kick was a poster. The North maintained superiority until near the end, but the greasy ball and attempts at handling saw

several chances go begging. In the last few minutes the South made desperate efforts to gain the winning points and led by Max and King maintained a relentless pressure., Corner and Collins performed heroic work on defence and the game ended:— North Isand , 11 South Island 11 Although the conditions were all against spectacular football, there was ample evidence that a brilliant exhibition would have been provided on a dry ground. Gilbert outplayed Collins in the full-back position on the day. The backs could hardly be judged, but it would seem that New Zealand’s best three-quarter line would be Bullock-Douglas, Caughey and. Hart. Both packs impressed with their fine physique. Knight, Mahoney, McLean (North), and Max, Hore, Manchester, King and Andrews (South) were the outstanding forwards. Mr. R. Walsh ,of Waihi, was neferee. t Fuller weakened his chance of inclusion when he did not play on account of a weak ankle, comments “Poster” in the “Dominion.” He is the only goal-kicking specialist in. New Zealand to-day and has proved himself a match winner. The All Blacks may feel the need of him before they return home. Fookes, who replaced him on the wing, played a good game in a strange position. He is definitely improving, and should make the North Island team in. September. Fookes has played centre position for Taranaki and seemed entitled to a place before Smith.

NAPIER-HASTINGS. SUMMARY OF RESULTS The senior grade games played on Saturday resulted: — Technical 0.8. (12) v. Tamatea (8). Celtic (9) v. Eskview (nil). Hastings (11) v. Napier H. 5.0.8« (6). M. 8.0.8. (18) v. Havelock North (13). Pirates (9) v. M.A.C. (5), Championship Pointe. ' ( Technical Old Boys (16), Celtic (15), Hastings (14), Marist Bros.. Old Boys (13), Napier H. 5.0.8. and Hastings H. 5.0.8. (12) are the leading te’ams.

EAST COAST MATCH BAY' REPRESENTATIVES The following team will represent Hawke’s Bay against East Coast at Napier on Thursday: — Full-back: Vartan (Hastings H. 5.0.8.) Three-quarters: Apsey (Hastings H. 5.0.8.), Evans (Technical O.B.), C. Smith (Wairoa); Five-eighths: .■ Le Quesne (Hastings), Bradley (Napier H. 5.0.8.) Half-back: Mahony (M. 8.0.8. Forwards: Rolls (Napier H. 5.0.8.), Hawea- Mataira (Wairoa), Steere (Napier H.S.O.B.), Collins (Wairoa), Reid (Wairoa), Le Quesne (Eskview), Kelly Celtic), Skittrup (Technical O.B.)„

Jackson (Wairoa). ‘One forward is to be omitted. MARLBOROUGH v. NELSON CECIL SHIELD RETAINED NELSON, Saturday. Marlborough retained the Cecil Rugby Shield against Nelson by •ight points to three. Rain which commenced at mid-day continued throughout the game, making the ground a quagmire. Within five minutes Newman kicked a penalty for Nelson, Lane scoring similarly for Marlborough several minutes later 4 For most of spell the heavier Marlborough forwards dominated play, Wilson scoring a try which Lane converted. The' scores remained unchanged throughout the second half.

RUGBY ELSEWHERE. * I PLAY IN THE CENTRES Results of Rugby games _ played elsewhere are as follow:— Wellington.—Senior A, first ion: Hutt 24 v. Eastbourne 11; Marist 15 v. Poneke 6; Athletic 14 y. University 3; Petone 13 v. St. Patrick’s College Old Boys, 11; Wellington College Old Boys 13 v. Wellington 5. Christchurch.— Merivate 11 y 4 Linwood 3; Christchurch 16 v. ’Varsity 5; Sydenham 9 v. Athletic Albion 13 v. Sunnyside 3.