Intricate Rugby Point
THE ORDERING OFF OF FORD
PROBLEM FOR WELSH UNION
(Received 7, 9.45 a.m.) London, Dec. 6. The ordering off of Ford confronts the Welsh Rugby Union with one of the most intricate points ever before them.
The Brownlie case is no precedent, because it was the last match of the tour. The Waratahs have still many fixtures. Furthermore, the Waratahs are under the auspices of the International Board. In view of the fact that the Cardiff match was not international there is no machinery to deal with the matter.
Rules exist to deal with English and Welsh players in similar circumstances, but the position of an Australian player is a problem.
The Welsh Union may take the easy course and report to the New South Wales Union. Some weeks must elapse before judgment is passed, hence Ford’s position will not be interfered with meanwhile.
As fractured ribs prevent Bowers from again playing with the Waratahs during the tour he is returning home.— (A. and N-Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 7 December 1927, Page 7
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168Intricate Rugby Point Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 7 December 1927, Page 7
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