RUGBY FOOTBALL.
THIRD EDITION
ENTER-ISLAND MATCH.
BRILLIANT WEATHER.' (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Saturday. Brilliant weather prevails for the North v. South Island match, and there is every indication of a huge crowd and a fast game on a perfect ground, with bright sunshine and an absence of wind. So far no changes have been announced in the teams, but Steel is stated to be doubtful for the South Island. The New Zealand selectors are picking a number of certainties for Africa to-day. The New Zealand team will be completed and announced on Wednesday, night. The. selectors reserve the right to amend the selection should occasion arise.
THE NORTH LEADS. A wireless report received this afternoon by Mr J. S. Anchor at Hamilton stated that ten minutes after the start of the big Rugby match the North Island was leading the South Island by three points to nil.
The score at half-time was: — North Island 17 South Island 11‘ CLARKE CUP FINAL. HALF-TIME SCORE. City 6 Old Boys 5
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Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17220, 1 October 1927, Page 8
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