FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 4 August 1921, Page 1

FOOTBALL

THE SPRINGBOKS. EASY WIN OVER SOUTH CANTERBURY. The (Springboks’ 1 v. So(utli C-inter-im rv Rugby match was played on tlm Caledonian Grounds in brilliant weather. The ground was good and about IOJKIO spectators including Lord .Tollieoe were present. The local team worked hard, hut wore outclassed and defeated l>v J! to 3. Mnrkol kicked five goals. CANTERBURY TEAM ON TOUR. TARANAKI DEFEATED. r-LAWERA, August 3. Tho Tarnnaki-Oantorbury match was played on a soft ground in a heavy wind. There was a large attendance and the game resulted in a comfortable win for Canterbury by 14 to -5. Canterbury, playing with good eombinn--1 ion against the wind, scored first the try being unconverted, Wilson grounding after a fine rush. Taranaki attacked from a lino out. and Masters scored. Hooker converting. Early in tli<> second half Rlnzcy scored Canterbury’s second try, Henry converting. Helped by the wind the. play was most time in Canterbury's favour. Taranaki got a few good n

hut failed to control the hall. Canterbury's next try came from a fine passing rush, Dailey who had just replaced Blazey, who was injured, scoring an unconverted try. Then a free kick against Taranaki enabled Henry to land a fine 1 goal just on fame.