RUGBY FOOTBALL

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 09, Issue 07, 18 September 1945, Page 5

RUGBY FOOTBALL

THE ATOMIC TERRORS NEW TEAM ENTERS CONTEST As the cup whicli was originally played for by the Hilly Billies and Hairy Fairies and later the BillyFairies and the Pukekos has still not been won, a new team from 'down Kawarau way' has entered the (ield. This team known as the Atomic Terrors lists within" its. ranks, players ol" sterling quality, and unsurpassed rugby talent and lias such confidence in its ability that it has ottered to take on the pick of the players from the Hilly Billy Hairy Fairy and Pukeko teams. The match, it is will take place at Te Teko and there, 1 > > spectators will witness. according to our informant the game of the .season. Tiie Atomic Terrors will be picked from the following men. Weights are included in brackets beside each name. It will be seen from these that the challengers are a team of mere bantam weights. Forwards: 'Waldergrave' Kare (18-7); "Christian' Raerino (15-7); 'McHugh' Tarewa (16-4); 'McKenzie' Tama (17-); 'Barnes.' Huriia (14-0); 'Mumm' Charley (19-3); 'Bowman' Schooner (17-9); 'Gunning' Anaha (1(H)); 'Couir Joe (15-). Backs 'Callinan' Davis (13-3); 'Wisnowsky' Ching (11-7); 'Grace' White (12-2) capt; 'Elvidge' Warbrick (13-7); 'Morrison' Moko (13-8); 'Pae wai' Kaako (10-9); 'Dunn' Chase (14-6); 'Haig' Rule (15-3) (halfback). Coach Manager -Guide, Philosopher and Friend, Tau Parkes. The Pukeko Team The team to meet the Atomic Terrors on Saturday next at Te Teko will lie a combined one embracing most of the personnel of the celebrated Pukekos. Those taking part will be: J. Thomas,; O. Lord; p. Burt; j\l. Davis; E. Hohapata; J. Porter; S. Williams; T. Whitely; L. Anderson; 13. McGee ? A. McGee j li.' Webby, Wetini Moko, T, Mac-< kin; J. Parkinson; D. McDonald; B. Sicily; J. Jamieson; W. Kaipara; R. Howell.