THE ALL BLACKS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1924, Page 3

THE ALL BLACKS.

DEFEAT PREDICTED. (“Sydney Sun” Cables). (Received this day at 1.5 p.m.) LONDON, November 27. The “Daily Mail’s” correspondent admit-. that it is bold to predict- that Wales will beat the All lilac ks. Lilt he does so after carefully weighing the chances, lie says the All Racks possess great combination and a high standard of individual skill, but in meeting fast resolute nppenents they do not possess tlk- supreme mastery of lactics. perfec-iioii and accuracy necessary to win. Tbe Welsh team is much stronger than seemed possible. After the final trial the selectors were compelled to go outside- thirty trialists resulting ill a strong well-balanced side, combining youth and experience. The team is fully equipped with attack and defence, which it will use powerfully.

THE N.Z. TEAM. (Received this dav at. 1.20 p.m.) LONDON, November 27. An Australian Press Association message from Cardiff states the- All Black team tor Saturday's international match against Wales will be: Ncpia Steel Cooke Svcusoii McGregor Xicholls Mill Parker Donald fivine M. Brownlie Masters ( . Brownlie Clippies Ric baidsoli Tf it is wet Dailey will replace Mill behind the scrum. Al the present time continuous rain is falling. White’s absence is probaby due to the injury to bis shoulder.

THE WELSH TEAM. The Welsh team will lie: T. Johnson, E. Finch, A. Stock. A. Jenkins. Kowcllardiug. G. Wetter. E. Williams. W. Delahay. S. Morris. D. Marson. Jones. I). Parker. ('. Pugh. .1. (lore. R. Randall and D. Hiddlestone. The lasi named is a winger. OVERBURDENED WITH VETERANS LONDON. Nov. 27. The- critics applaud tlu- Welshmen’s special week’s preparation. Imt deprecate the nnn-iuclttsinii of Newport and Cardiff forwards. They consider the team is over-burdened with veterans.