DAZZLING RUNS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20021, 21 August 1939, Page 4

DAZZLING RUNS

t STAR GISBORNE BACK INTER-ISLAND RUGBY 1937 TRIALS RECALLED FORWARDS ALSO DO WELL (Speciftl to t.ho Herald.) CHRISTCHURCH, this clay. Poverty Bay followers of Rugby will have every reason-to expect big things from A. McAneney in the forthcoming trials for All Black selection, if he continues to produce the kind of Rugby he showed here in the interisland game on .Saturday.

His dazzling runs down the line were a star feature of the North Island team’s display, and he bottled up an experienced, weighty and aggressive opposite number in Weenink, pride of the Buller union’s backfield, and a prominent contender 1 for national honours,

In offensive and defensive football McAnenev showed first-class form in this match, and with a performance like 'Saturday’s standing in his record he can hardly escape the notice of the New Zealand selector, when Mr. E. MdKcnzie begins to shape up his prospective material for the tour of South Africa. His display recalled his appearance in the 1937 trials, in which he showed much promise.

The Gisborne player scored one try for the North, and paved the way lay bold running for two others. He tackled with determination, and when beaten once for a loose ball lost no time in trying to make a recovery—a phase of play in which many good backs are lacking.

Three forwards from McAneney’s district. Phillip's, Anderson and Rogers, also played for the .North Island and gave good displays, Phillips Toeing noticeable for the manner in which 'he followed up. He was one of the fittest forwards in the game, and his speed was a 'great asset.

The other two Gisborne forwards did well, Rogers being notable in the lineou'ts, where 'his height was an asset. Tuhoro, 'the East Coast forward, also did well, his tight play toeing full of virility.