RUGBY.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 6, 3 July 1930, Page 10

RUGBY.

HUTT 11, MARIST 8

Play, of the open order marked the return match between these teams, * played under ideal conditions, on the Petone Oval. Marist, occupying a favourable place on the championship ladder, were expected to go all out for victory, while Hutt were equally determined to avenge defeat of the first round. Those who anticipated a good game were not disappointed, play being of a high order throughout. Marist started off in a convincing manner, causing Hutt .many anxious moments. The spell was not far advanced before - Hutt took a hand in attack, rattling on two tries very quickly eventually finishing up with, an eight point lead at the interval. -The early part of the second spell was dull in comparison with the latter stages. The, final ten minutes of the game had the big crowd worked up, •the efforts by both sides to increase iliheir scores producing sonic spectacular cfootba'lL Rus>h and counter rush 'by ibaeks and forwards were initiated in fine st3 rle and were "only chocked 'by good tackling or mishandling. Hutt •were minus the services of H. Hinton and Peck, v but the-pack fielded, more than held the apposition in the line out and early established superiority in itoose work. The backs were evenly matched, with Hutt making the most ■of their opportunities. Ball played a big hand in Htttt's victory, being in all three movements which led to tries. A very dangerous player when in possession, the winger tmrved his way through the defence- for the first score which was notched by Wood, the fast forward coming up nicely to take a ■pass and outpace the opposition. The second try by Feeney was a iblind side movement in which Ball did t»he spade work. The final try was notched by the winger himself after a good run through the opposing backs. The red backs were re-arranged for this game, Patrick being brought in as first fiveeighth, Feeney going behind the scrum and McKay moving out to second fiveeighth.. The ex-Old Boys' player was inclined to kick too much, consequently he was shifted out to the wing in place of Poinare who went te centre, Cooke and McKay moving in. This ro-arrange anent had the desired effect. Owing to the fact that R. Hinton had a damaged shoulder, he played as wing forward, Bradley, a promoted junior, going in t&e front row. Although a novice at'hooking, Bradley made quite a fair showing as a front ranker, and held his own with the rest of the pack in the loose play. R. Hinton was a "fiifd" as wing forward, fcis being easily the *est showing for the team in tihat position this season. All the forwards played well and it would be invidious to sort out any for special mention. Bkilton was the leading light in line-out work. Feeney was a decided success as half, getting through, a lot of work. His passing from, the scrum was snappy and well timed and his defensive work was always sound. McKay was nippy on attack but a bit in and out oh defence. Cooke was well marked which hampered his attacking work to a certain extent. An injury to an arm early in the second spell was unfortunate for his side, as ke was unable to gather in his passes on one or two

occasions wlicn a tiy seemed certain. Pomare was not quite up to his usual .tforln. .An incllmation to stop wten coming to an opponent throws the wingers out of gear, with the result •that his pass is often a forward one. To overcome this fault he should give, his pass a second earlier. Patrick shaped quite well on the wing and merits' «, further trial in that position. Ball received plenty of work and fairly revelled in the hard going. Jarman has ■boon under a bit of a cloud lately, duo to inconsistent form. His showing in this game has completely silenced criticism for the time being. Fielding, kicking, and tackling well, he rendered great service to his side, LOWER GRADE RESULTS. i The Junior A>s defeated the B's by 18 to 11. Tie B's were much stronger forwards, but the A backs were too nippyThirds defeated Miramax 12 —3. Fourths won from Eastbourne 12 —5^ Fifths lost to Old Boys 31-^-12; Phillips is a very promising player in this team. - Sixths 17, Oriental 6. Summary:—Played 6, won 5, dost 1. NOTES. W. Peck is confined to Jhis bed under orders from his doctor.' Here's wis&ing • "Bill" a speedy recovery in time to make the Southern tour. Todd will not be available for the next two matches,, as he will be away' on holidays. With Pock and H. Hinton on the injured list, the seniors will thavQ to call on the juniors to fill the vacancies. Baker, Beardsmore, Rooks and Silva in the Junior B's are all worthy of a place. Reports received state that Beardsmore has improved -"out of sight." The seniors "will thave to "step on it" to defeat University this Saturday. Keep the bail away from the green backs and provide a counter for the three-four scrum. Special attention to these two points should give the reds a reasonable chance of victory. It is witia the deepest regret that we Ihave to recor dthe death of Sir Maui Pamare, father of the popular centre of the senior team. All meanibers and ofiieials of the club extend their very deepest sympathy to Lady Pomare and family. . . i