N.Z. PREPARES FOR SECOND TEST

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 160, 24 July 1937, Page 5

N.Z. PREPARES FOR SECOND TEST

From the SpeciaJ Correspondent of the fTnited Press Association witb the Team.)

Bowlers Benefit From Their Re^t PROSPECTS OF DRAW

(Eeceived 24, 11.0 am..) EDINBUEGH, July 23. The New Zealand team for the second test will probably be the same as at Lords, excepting that Weir may replaee Hadlee. The latter, however, has shown improved batting form in Scotland and may' retain his place because of his energetie fielding. Boberts is receiving regular massage for his strained shoulder which gave no trouble during bowling in the second match with fcicotland. It is still a matter of expert opinion, however, whether it will bear the strain of the marathon effort of the test. Cowie, the effect pf whose uniemiting labour in match after match was shown in the diminished venon of his - bowling, has been rested since the match with Yorkshire and should be refreshed for thfe Manchester game. Dunning has had only one game since Leeds and should also show the benefits of his relief from bowling. Vivian played brilliant innings at Sunderland and Glasgow but again strained his thigh muscle and has been receiving treatment for the game at Manchester.

The difficulty of keeping the players fresh and fit is illustrated by the facl; that no fewer than six have been rested after the match at Glasgow. If rain is forecast, it is probable that a place -will be found for Gallichan, especially after his success in turning the ball at Dunfernline. With fine weather, and a good wicket the game should be drawn. Mueh, however, depends on the opening batsmen. Given a good start the team is capable oi 400 to 500 runs against England. If New Zealand is put on the defensive by a cheap loss of early wickets, there may be a repetition of the happenings at Lords when the tourists struggled determinedly through to a draw overwhelmingly in favour of England. - Mr E. H. D. Sewell, the veteran CTitic, who early in the tour said that the New Zealanders are better than the 1935 South Africans, says that he is disappointed to discover them unhappy in facing real pace, also leg-spin. He thinks Welland and Smith are not fast enough to disturb the tourists but says that England have a good chanco of winning if top form is shown by Brown, Eobins and Goddard.