MATCH IN PRISON CAMP
WIN FOR N.Z. TEAM New Zealand prisoners of war in Stalag Lull 111 recently defeated a Welsh Rugby fifteen from the same camp by 11 points to 0. The New Zealand team included: —Backs: K. Shearer, Te Kuiti; A. G. Sutherland, Hamilton; H. Kimberley, Nelson; K. A. Dunkly, Oamaru; T. Dully, Featherston; N. Culpan, Auckland, E. McConchie, Wellington. Forwards: R. Boag, Hastings: Scott. Gisborne; S. Murphy, Wellington; I). Pyman, Rotorua; A. Witton, Palmerston North; G. Sommerville, Raetihi; L. McCarthy, Wanganui ; T. Schofield, Masterton. The Welsh team included Evans, a schoolboy international, and Sladen, who represented Wales a few years ago.
A spectator reports that the standard of play was equal to senior football to be seen anywhere in New Zealand. The forwards particularly played in real New Zealand style and were a treat to watch. Outstanding among the forwards were Scott. Pyman and Boag. Tries for New Zealand were scored by Duffy, Kimberly and Sutherland, the last one being converted. The Welshmen were outclassed in all departments.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20913, 13 October 1942, Page 6
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171MATCH IN PRISON CAMP Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20913, 13 October 1942, Page 6
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