A LESSON IN RUGBY
(Official N.Z.E.F. War Correspondent.)
NEW^CALEDONIA, August 24.
Stirring martial airs by five service bands, a unique tumbling act by Corporal Charles Cameron, famous Ameri-can-trapeze artist, a rugged Rugby match between' New Zealand teams, and a wildly enthusiastic crowd of spectators were ingredients which combined recently to provide a special treat for American service personnel in New Caledonia. Many of the Americans.saw Rugby football for the first time, and if the game failed to reach the scientific heights, to which the: New Zealanders have become accustomed, it was nevertheless fast and full1 of interest, and the Americans were aided in their understanding of the game by a running broadcast commentary by Archie Strang, 1928 All Black. Bdse units and Brigade personnel provided the teams for the match, which was played on a hard, dusty ground, and although at times it was characterised .by inaccurate passing and high tackling, it was always interesting. Base units won by 14 points to 5»
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 54, 1 September 1943, Page 6
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