FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 August 1923, Page 1

FOOTBALL.

[by TELEGRAPH PEIS PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DUNEDIN, August 57.

Ihe New South AAales backs vere, on the whole, superior to these of New Zealand on Saturday last. The game degenerated as it proceeded so far as Ni w Zealand, v.a- concerned, and in the second half the visitors showed ;!:e better eonihination. The All Blacks relied far more on their hefty forwards than did (lie visitors, who. on hooking in the ball, tit tried back play. The New Zealand lacks preferred by short kicks, to second their forwards. Beilis played the best game for the winners. Sheehan (the N.S.AY. iapttajni, and’ Stanley, scored execllcnl tries. "Idle the Blue full-hack. Nothliug was a host in himself, kicking ami tackling with rare judgment. Steel did not show his former dash, being slower in his movements limn in previous test games. 'Tito New Zealanders often tackled too high, and played the man much oftener than the visitors. The exclusion of Steel from vlie team for next Saturday’s test match caused general surprise. It is pointed out that the All Black loarguard needs tu have improved eomhiuatiou. ,lt is possible that Auckland will get a big ger hearing in the future All Black teams, (’IIRI.STCTI.UB.CII, August -,. For the annual inler-ttniou primary schools’ rugby competition, commencing to-day at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, the provinces represented are Southland, Otago, South Canterlmiy, AA'est Const, and Canterbury. 'The AA'est Coast hoys arrived In Christchurch on Saturday night. The Otago and South Canterbury teams arrived last night while Southland team arrives to-night. To da Vs draw is : Canterbury v. South Canterbury; (Jingo AA'est Coast, Houitifimd a bye. The .second day’s play will take place on Thursday rnd the final will in all probability he played as a curtain-raiser to the second test match next Saturday.