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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31108, 11 July 1966, Page 3

combination. Gibson made a lot of ground and carved a few holes but one felt he tried a little too much. Full Of Steam The sparkling Welsh centre, Jones, came up to expectations for the first time on the tour. He was full of steam and bustle and, especially in the opening phases of the match, opened huge gaps in the defence. As the match wore on, however, he received closer attention and less room in which to move. Neither wing, McFadyean—nor Savage, had many chances but Savage made the most of the one that came his way. Wilson, at full-back, was sorely tested, particularly in the first half by some good tactical kicking by Thompson, and once again he never put a foot wrong. The Northland team played well under the circumstances but was obviously no match for more talented opponents. But it was unlucky to play with only seven forwards all the second half. Fairburn Hurt Holmes played as a roving three-quarter after the winger, Fairburn, badly injured his leg after being tackled by Lamont. Fairburn limped around the field, and his pluck had to be admired. The Lions sent two kicks across to his wing and he took both and shakily booted into touch. On the other wing, Panther never once received the ball from set play. Thompson was the general of the back-line, and Wiki showed brilliant cover defence. If it had not been for Wiki’s efforts, K. T. Going, the full-back, would have been in all sorts of bother many times. Going did not have the best of days, being frequently caught out of position. Had To Apologise Dean the veteran of the Northland pack, and Hull had outstanding games in the tight but they could not compete with in the Lions in the lineouts.

The prop, Cook, who toiled hard, was the instigator of some rought play. He took a swing at Watkins and the referee, Mr J. M. A. Forsyth, made him go over and shake hands.

A minute later Watkins reeled away from a melee holding his head, the obvious result of a punch. These incidents were most unfortunate as the match was otherwise free from any suggestion of rough play.