Nash Cup Winners—Rahui
tions, setbacks and changes have taken place but, as has been mentioned time and again, the team has had no "passengers" and every ; member of it has earned his place by adhering to the practice rules i laid down by the coach. With key j men in B. Wallis and A. Hakaraia I (top scorers these two) both inactive at times through injury, the remainder have striven hard to fill the gaps and the team's record shows in no uncertain mann'er that the players have had "what it takes." Of 15 games piayed, nine wins were secured, with 135 points
are as follows: — A. Hakaraia, 28; B. Wallis, 23; W. Davis, 15; A. Winterburn, 12; W. Waaka, 12; T. Fox, J. i McLeod and W. Bradley, 9 each; T. Smith, 6; W. Johnson, C. Lethbridge, G. Walker and K. Wilton, 3 each. 1 ... Ilaving piayed their part well in district rugby, it will occasion surprise if several of these vigorous young players do not further add to their already satisfactory record by featuring in representative games when called on, as their play supports the optimism felt in 'this respect by many district supporters of the game.
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Chronicle (Levin), 29 September 1949, Page 7
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199Nash Cup Winners—Rahui Chronicle (Levin), 29 September 1949, Page 7
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