ALL BLACKS’ MANAGER

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 94, 15 January 1935, Page 11

ALL BLACKS’ MANAGER

Nominations Close To-day Nominations for the position of manager of the New Zealand Rugby team which is to tour Great Britain this year close to-day. The latestnomination received is that of Mr. G. A. Maddison, Mayor of Hastings, who is a member of the management committee of the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union, and an ex-president of the New Zealand Rugby Union. This brings the list of those who have already been nominated tip to five, as follows: — Mr. V. R. Meredith (Auckland). Mr. J. Prendeville (Wellington). Mr. T. A. Fletcher (Wellington). Hon. J. McLeod (Taranaki) v Mr. G. A. Maddison (Hastings). FOURTEEN UNIONS Supporting Mr. Meredith Dominion Special Service. Auckland, January 14. In addition to the many unions which have nominated Mr. V. R. Meredith as manager of the All Black team to Great Britain, the Thames Valley union has also sent in a nomination. Inclusive of the Auckland Rugby Union some 14 unions have expressed their wish that Mr Meredith receive the appointment. Although it appeared as if the Taranaki union had nominated Mr. Meredith and afterwards the Hon. J. McLeod this is not quite the position. The nomination of Mr. McT.-eod is subject to Mr. Meredith not being, available. Mr. Prendeville of Wellington, also accepts nomination subject to the same condition as that which applies to Taranaki.

WEST COAST’S PREFERENCE By Telegraph—Press Association. Greymouth, January 14.

The West Coast Rugby Ur.ion is supporting the nomination of Mr. V. RMeredith, of Auckland; as manager of the All Blacks’ English tour.