THE ALL BLACKS

Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1924, Page 1

THE ALL BLACKS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION, TIIK WALKS MATCH. REFEREE CHOSEN. LONDON. Nov. 2.3. It is repKirted that Major Brunton, of Northumberland, has been chosen referee for the New Zealand v. Wales match. A certain amount of mystery apparently attaches to the selection of Brunton. who was presumably unknown in Wales.

CAPTAIN KICKED. LONDON. Nov. 23. As an aftermath to the excitement of Saturday’s match, the Capl.. Burge, when leaving the ground, was kicked in the leg by a spectator who escaped in the crowd. Burge is still lame. GREAT PREPARATIONS. LONDON. Nov. 23. The Welsh team is making unprecedented efforts to secure victory. It is undergoing a week’s special preparation. The whole time until Saturday will lie devoted to training. THE ALLEGED FOTL PLAY. ENGLISH CAPTAIN’S VIEW. (Received this day tit 0.13 a.in.)

LONDON. Nov. 20. Wakefield, England’s Rugby captain, interviewed, in paving a tribute to the New Zealanders, says tlu-y are a wonderful side. They play a terrifically hard, healthy and virile game. Referring to the match against the London Counties Wakefield observes that lie never came across any deliberate foul play about which the critics had such a lot to sav. nor any eases of deliberate obstruction.