SOUTHERN TOUR
SELECTORS’ CHOICE P.B. REPRESENTATIVES HONOURS DISTRIBUTE D OOOD TALENT AVAILABLE Representative honours are being well distributed by the Poverty Bay Rugby Union's senior selector, Mr. T. French, in connection with 'the southern tour on which a Poverty Bay district team will sot out towards the end of this week. Each of the town clubs, and both the active sub-union areas, will have representation in the side, which will include some really good talent. The selector’s choice of 20 men for the tour comprise the following:— Backs.—W. Hoy (Marist), T. Srniler (Marist), R. McKinley (Celtic). T. M. Sharp (Old Boys), H. V. Hale (Old Boys), H. Littler (Old Boys), R. Short (H. 5.0.8.), F. Gaukrodger (Waikohu), and T. Seohllum (Marist). Forwards.—J. A. Shanks (Old Boys), J. Robertson (Waikolui), C. Anderson (Marist), G. Phillips (Motu), W. Ait'ken (Old Boys), M. O’Brien (Marist), F. Twigg (Old Boys), R. Rogers (Celtic). V. Kutia (H. 5.0.8.). W. Johnston (H. 5.0.8.), and C. Wrightson (Marist). ■Several players who displayed good form in the earlier part of the season are now out of commission owing to injuries, but may be called on for later fixtures, if their condition warrants it. MATAW A l FOOTBALL (liernlil Corresponded.) Motu footballers defeated Rakauroa by 18 to :i in. Matnwai on Saturday. Matawai schooboys beat Motu by 7 lo ().
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19985, 10 July 1939, Page 11
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220SOUTHERN TOUR Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19985, 10 July 1939, Page 11
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