INTEREST STILL HIGH

Chronicle (Levin), 15 September 1949, Page 5

INTEREST STILL HIGH

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Received Thursday, 9.30 a.m. PORT ELIZABETH, Sept. 14. ' Though. the All Blacks' tour of South Africa is in the final stage with only the last chapter to be completed after the fourth test on Saturday,. interest still remains extraordinarily high. Port Elizaheth is already crowded with visitors, including a number of New Zealan'ders now living in this country, who are anxious to see the All Blacks earry off one The weather here this week hasbeen comparah'e with 'the New Zealand spring, dull at times with the sun breaking through clouds and fresh sea breezes. The All Blacks are quartered in a picturesque spot about 20 miles from the city. While this has some disadvantages, the players are happily free from one of their most trying experiences of this tour — crowds of young autograph seekers. Though the tour of South Africa, with its unbounded hospitality, constant sunshine and exciting rugby, has been_ a great experience, all are looking for^ w.ard to returning home. With the inclusion of Delamore and Christian in Saturday's team, the All Blacks have 'now used 24 out of the 30 tourists in _test matches. The South African selectors have also calletd on the same number of pla/ers. Seven All B'acks, Scott, Henderson, Elvidse, Simpson, Catley, Skinner and Harvey, on Saturday will hava played in all. the tests.