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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1926, Page 3

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Australian «fc N.Z. Cable Association.] LEAGUE CRITICSLONDON, Sept. 22. •Critics declare that the Now Zealand League players must alter their tactics, if the tour is to be a success. 'lhe positional play against Rochdale was all wrong, says the “Daily News. ’ The passing was primitive and there- were ton many mistakes in fielding the hall. The one half back and two fiveeighths formation may suit the st>lc of football in their own country, but it will have little chance against the solid work of the English forwards. So far, the hack formation has been a failure. The “Daily Nows” adds that the English test team did not surprise the critics, who point .out a.s anticipated that the Council is relying on the old hrimule. All are old internationals except,Ta.vlor and Fn ire-lough " ll(1 tourcKl Australia in 1921. j THE LEAGUE TEAM. LONDON. September 22. The “ Mail ” explains the New Zealand Leaguers arrived in England prepared to play games according to the rules of English Rugby League. They now find the game played is practically on all fours with New Zealand. The changes left the team in a quandary. Moreover, the forwards do not yet push in a body as they should. The second row does not always stop in the naek and the front row is not kept under the opposing •scrum. Owing to the forwards participating in movements with the hacks they are often spread over the field. These facts contributed to the moderate start. The “Daily Mail” says possibly the New Zealanders are not acclimatised, but many of the teams are disappointed to find the dubs so strong, adding Hint England should find a victory in the tests well within her powers.