FOOTBALL.
(Australian ii N.Z. Cable Association.) invitation declined. LONDON, .March '-!. It is stated that the International Rugby Board lias declined New Zealand’s invitation, after a careful estimate of the playing strength m 19JP, concluding that there was no shortage of moneyed players anxious to make the trip, there were insufficient moneyed players with lootball experienie and ability capable oi upholding British Rugby prestige . On the contrary, the " Evening Standard” says: It is all very unfortunate atul it looks like a deliberate rebuff to the excellent sportsmen m the Dominion. The excuse does not appear sincere, though there will always to ~ .mod deal of truth in the statement " U will be diffim.lt to find a 1 team unless some members ol the International Board moderate tlieir j
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 March 1928, Page 3
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