MARISTS PLAY WELL

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 84, 26 April 1937, Page 4

MARISTS PLAY WELL

Havelock North Convincingly Defeated EXCITING RUGBY Bright and exciting Rugby was provided by Marists, the 1936 champions, and Havelock North at Hastings, and though the titleholders scored a convincing win by 26 points to 13, the Villagers were ever ready to gra'sp what opportunity canie their way to turn def ence into attack. Marists, how^ ever, gave a most impressive display in every phase of the game, and on occasions the backs and forwards combined with great effectiveness and success.

The teams were: — Marists. — P. Brewer; V. Mclvor, A. Hansen, Allen; H. Benson, White; F. Sorenspn, Ireland, K. Exeter,^ J. AllMoss ; C.' Hargreave", M. Griffin, C. sopp, J. O'Brien, Armstrdng.' Havelock' North.- — F • Gloyn ; G- Inglis, B. Gloyn, O. Taylor; Rangi .Joll, .0. Joll, J. Davis, F. Russell, F. Ferguson, J... Butcher, J. Heffernan, W. Wright, D. Ross, McKenzie, A. JollMarists early indicated that their backs were to be a factor in the game and they were the first to break through- the stubborn Havelock defence. Hansen, receiving the ball well inside his own half-way,, durumied his way through nicely to reach . the goalline where he handed over for -White to put the finishing touches with a try. Hargreaves couverted. The- feat was repeated a little later by Hansen himself scoring and Hargreaves converting. Marists were going strongly at this stage, backs and forwards working nicely together to give an altogether impressive and pleasing showing. Just before the interval the Villagers came to ligbt with a typical burst, the forwards breaking away to gain the goal-line, over which Butcher dived for a well-earned try, Cargil Joll converted, and at the interval Marists wero leading by only 10 to 5. The second spell was much like the first, with Marists definitely on' top and performing with greater understanding, but Havelock North ever ready to turn def ence into attack. The play was fast, with both packs working hard, but the winning factor was the extra dash that Marists possessed and their better understanding between the forwards and the backs. Allen led off the scoring in this spell with a try in the corner from a passing bout, but shortly afterwards C. Joll cleverly pierced the Marist defence and sent Russell over after a br.ief scramble on the line. Marists however, were not long in taking their revenge and in quick time three tries came their way from fast movements, • in which several indmduals played a part, and the score, rau up to 26 — 8 before the Villagers were able to take advantage of a misunderstanding on'the part of Marists and score another five points to put; the "Qnishing touches to ihe scoring. ' ■ The scorers were— Marists : Hardgreaves (four conversions), ' J. O'Brien (two tries), White, Hansen, Allen and Mclvor (try. apiece). Havelock Noi-th: Butcher, Russell, McKenzie (try each), G.' Joll (two [ conversions). : Mr J. Scott was referee. • •