THE ALL BLACKS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1924, Page 3

THE ALL BLACKS.

■AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. OABL* ASSOCIATION. TEAM TO .MEET ENGLAND. LONDON, December 8. 'l'he New Zealanders arc having a most enjoyable tour in the Midlands. After the Combined Services match, on Saturday, the team will take up their residence in secluded quarters on the South Coast, where the fifteen to moot England will lie selected, and will undergo a special preparation.

-MATCH WITH COMBINED TEAM. LONDON, December 8. The papers arc featuring the suggestion that an extra match should be arranged between the New Zealanders and a combined team representing England, Wales and , I rebind, to lie played at the Wembley Stadium. This proposal emanated from a group of Cardill’ sportsmen, but at present it is purely nebulous. The English Rugby Union lias not beard anything officially of it. It is understood that the New Zealanders aro not disposed to supplement their original fixture list. .MORE LEAGUE OFFERS. LONDON, December 8. Reports are being circulated that tli p Northern Union agents have made tempting oilers to leading All Black p|vers to remain in England at tinconclusion of their lour. Feelers were put out following the first match of the tour against Devon, and were renewed after the Ireland game. Nepia, Cooke, Nicholls, Richardson, and the two Brownlies are the most sought after. it is stated that Nepia summarily rejected an offer of Clsoo cash and a salary, but the agents are reported to lie persisting in their efforts.