ALL BLACKS BEATEN.

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17485, 20 August 1928, Page 8

ALL BLACKS BEATEN.

THIRD TEST MATCH. ELEVEN POINTS TO SIX A GREAT GAME. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian Press Association). PORT ELIZABETH, August 18. In a thrilling and brilliant exhibition of Rugby South Africa beat New Zealand by three tries, one converted 11 points, lo two tries, 6 points, to-day. It was a great win for tile former, being the first time a Springbok side has ever won a test at Port Elizabeth. The ground was in fine condition, and the day was perfect for Rugby. There was a deafening roar from the crowd of 20,000 when the teams cock the field, and gave their war cries. The teams were as follows: South Africa. Fullback: Tindal. Three-quarters: Dejongh, Rousseau, Van der Westhuizen, Brand. Half-backs: Bennie Osier, De Villiers. Forwards: Mosteit, Daniel, Nel, Boy Louw, Vandruten, Oliver, Pretorius, Dutoit. New Zealand. Fullback: Lindsay. Three-quarters: Robilliard, Carleton, Grenside. Five-eighths: Johnson and Lilburne. Half-back: Dailey. Forwards: Stewart (rover), swain, Hadley, M. Brownlie, Alley, Finlayson, Ilazlclt, McWilliams. Brownlie lost the toss and kicked off. The Springbok forwards at once made a hot attack. They swept lo the New Zealand line, where Carletou. in attempting io clear, threw the ball back to Lindsay, who missed it. Nel dived on the ball and scored a try which Osier converted. South Africa .. ..5 All Blacks . . . . 0 Stewart Gets Over. With five points up in four minutes the Springboks made things merry. Van der Westhuizen effected a fine break, but determined tackling by Lindsay and Robilliard smashed the attack. Good work by Swain, McWilliams, Hadley and llazlett, and a clever line kick by Johnson put New Zealand right on the South African line. From the throw-in Finlayson got possession and passed to Stewart, who made a determined dive and scored with three Springboks hanging on to him. Lindsay's kick hit the upright and bounced infield. All Blacks .. ..3 South Africa .. .. 5

OPENS N.Z.’S SCORING

Back went New Zealand to the attack. Dailey sent his backs away and the ball travelled beautifully out to Grenside, who dashed hard down the line, to be soundly downed by Tindall. A great forward rush by the Springboks, in which Mostert, Pretorius, Van Druten and Daniel were at the head, ended when Lindsay snapped the ball from their feet and found touch past half-way. There was some electric football in the next few minutes. First the New Zealand and then the Springbok hacks opened out in beautiful passing movements. Another fine burst by the local forwards took play to the New Zealand line. Van Druten shot out from the ruck and passed to Osier, Rousseau, Van de Westhuizen and finally De Jongh handled the ball. The lastnamed raced hard for the corner and scored amid tumultuous cheers. Osier missed the kick at goal. South Africa .. .. 8 All Blacks .. 3 Some Fireworks. There were some fireworks among the backs in the next few minutes. Johnson made a great cut in and opened up a movement which went half the length of the field. Working with cohesion the New Zealand forwards, led by Brownlie, Finlayson, McWilliams and Hazlett, swept down the field in a brilliant forward rally. There was a scrum near the Springbok line. Daily made a brilliant break round the scrum and passed to Grenside, who forced his way over. Lindsay's kick missed by inches. All Blacks ». ..6 South Africa .. .. 8 Half-time came a minute later with a whirlwind forward rush. New Zealand started the second spell by pressing hard on the Springbok line. The All Blacks continued to storm the Afrian citadel, but they were up against a rock-iike defence. Then came a great dribbling rush by the Springbok forwards, in which Mostert and Van Druten shone. Slowly they worked play to the New Zealand line, where Rousseau made a dash which looked dangerous, but Liiburne and Johnson, with solid tackles, saved. A scrum was put down five yards from the line. The Springboks secured possession, heeled the ball, and Daniel dived over the line. Osier’s kick went wide. South Africa .. ..it All Blacks .. ..6 New Zealand on the Offensive. New Zealand immediately started a fine offensive. Johnson, Garleton and Grenside went away in a brilliant passing movement. A minute later Grensidc intercepted and cut clean away with a great swerve and burst of speed. He was tackled from behind. The Springboks went back to the attack and it took New Zealand’s best defence to keep them out. In the last minute of the game Liiburne made a brilliant break through from a scrum. He passed to Hazlett, who transferred to Swain. The last-

named sent the ball infleld to Grenside. With a sparkling dash the Hawke’s Bay winger went hard for the line. He dived at the comer flag, but Brand, who had come flying across from the other wing, and Tindall, threw him out.

There was a great demonstration by the huge crowd when the final whistle, sounded. They swarmed on to the field and carried Mostert shoulder-high to the dressing room. They cheered, shouted and sang “ For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Mostert was forced to make a short speech outside the pavilion, where fully 10,000 people collected. It was an amazing demonstration of enthusiasm.

Anybody’s Game. Bight up until the call of time it was anybody’s game. The game provided surprisingly good football for a lest match. Both sides made tlie game as open as possible, with the result that the backs were frequently carrying out, spectacular and thrilling movements. The tackling of both sides was as sound as it could possibly be. The Mew Zealand forwards played a great game, scrummaging effectively. The Springboks relied on their traditional scrummaging to counter Stewart as loose head. New' Zealand won i < scrums and South Africa 28. A surprising feature w r as the fact that the New Zealanders were beaten in a department of the game for which they are noted. The Springboks won 31 "line-outs and New Zealand 21. Seven penalties were given to the All Blacks and 10 to the Springboks. Lindsay played his usual cool, reliable game, kicking with length and accuracy. The three-quarter line, Grcnsidc, Carlcton and Robiliiard, were ia good form. They attacked with fine determination, and their defence w r as always solid. Johnson and Lilburne went well together at five-eighths, Johnson varied his play nicely, but was inclined to short punt too often. Dailey played a fine all-round game, at times rising to brilliant heights. McWilliams was New' Zealand’s outstanding forward. liazlett, Brownlie, Swain and Hadley were always in the picture, Alley and Finlayson shining with occasional bursts from line-outs. Stewart harassed De and Osier all the afternoon. GAMES PLAYED TO DATE. The following table shows how the All Blacks have fared against the teams they have so far met on their

tour: Team played Result. Points: For Ags Country Clubs .. Won 1 1 a Capetown Clubs . Lost 3 7 Grlciualand .... Won 1 9 10 Transvaal Lost 0 Free State, country Won 20 0 Transvaal .... Won 5 0 West. Transvaal . Won 19 8 Natal Won 3 1 3 South Africa .... Lost 0 17 Northern Provinces Drawn 13 18 Rhodesia Won 44 8 South Africa Won 7 0 Pretoria Districts Won 1 3 6 Free State .... Won 1 5 11 N. East. Districts Won 27 0 Border Won 2 2 3 Border Won 35 3 Eastern Prov. .. Won 1 6 3 South Africa .. .. Lost 6 1 1 Points lor. till ; against 12 3.