THE ALL BLACKS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 December 1924, Page 3

THE ALL BLACKS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. ( ABLE ASSOCIATION. THEORY EXPLODED. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) I.OXDOX', December 28. The “Observer” says the All Blacks victorv lias exploded the old theory that wet conditions would hamper the New Zealanders in attack. Long before half time the vistors were t-overed with mud, friend and foe alike being indistinguishable. Yet the New Zealanders’ genius triumphed over all bandicaps. THE X.Z. TEAM. LONDON. December 2S. It is understood the X.Z. team against England will he identical with yesterday’s <>-... ept that White replaces Cupples. Cooke. is suffering from slight synovitis, but bis knee is expected to be thoroughly fit in a feudays. Colonel Trevor, commenting in the “Daily Telegraph” on yesterday’s match, says the New Zealanders gave a wonderful performance in forward phiv. “I do not remember.” says the Colonel, •‘of ever seeing such an exhibition. They were not only good with their feet, but they were superlatively good with their hands, their short passing being amazingly accurate. MR DEAN AND SCOTS PLAYERS. LONDON, December 2d. Mr Dean (the All Black’s Manager) rcplving for the All Blacks at the London Rugby Union’s dinner expressed the hope that the British team visiting New Zealand m 1.U5 would include Scottish players. He dissociated himself from the suggestion of friction between Scotland and New Zealand.