TARANAKI FOOTBALL REPS. OF 1891.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 47, 21 November 1891, Page 599

TARANAKI FOOTBALL REPS. OF 1891.

With this issue we give a photo of the Taranaki Rugby Football Reps., who last month made such a stubborn fight with the Auckland footballers. The Taranaki team, who are always unfortunate (the members being scattered in various districts) in not being able to get their men together till the last moment, would be, with a month’s combination, the crack team of this colony. They all do the right kind of work, and live in a splendid country tor producing bone and muscle, as well as stamina for all outdoor exercises. The Taranaki backs have always been noted for their speed, while their tackling, too, is always sure. They have won many victories in the football arena, including the English fifteen which visited this colony in 1888. On their banner may be seen the following battles, which have all been won by the Taranaki footballers :— 1875 Auckland. 1890 Wanganui. 1885 Hawke’s Bay. 1890 Hawke's Bay. » 1887 Auckland. 1890 Hawke’s Bay Maori Beps. 1888 England. 1890 Wairarapa. 1890 Manuwatu. 1891 Manuwatu. 1891 W anganui. The picture is taken from a photograph by Mr J. C. Sinclair, of New Plymouth.