RUGBY FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 12 July 1932, Page 5

RUGBY FOOTBALL

the Westland sub-union

The Westland Rugby Sub-Union met last, evening when there were present Messrs J. C. Stafford (chairman), A. Cutbush, A. Lawn, R. McDonald, ' F. McGregor, W. Stopforth,R. A, Bell, F. . Freitas, J. leary. Applications for transfer wege granted as follow;—L. S. Leslie (Excelsior) to li'iwi; tR, M. Olsen (Rimu), to Excelsior '(subject); C. Knight (Kokatahi), 'to Rivals (subject). ' A Stevenson (Excelsior) again) applied for reclassification to junior grade, but the Sub-Union maintained its attitude and refused the application, on the' motion of Messrs Cutbush and Mc-C-icary.

The application of J. Kelly for reclassification ' wag also ref used. The Merivale Club wrot e regarding accommodation on July 30, and .it was decided that the visitors be billeted at the Club Rote). >, ,

Matches for 'Saturday were approved as follows : / •

Seniors —'Ross v. 'Rivals, at Hokitika (E. W. Heenan); Rimu v. Excelsior, at Rimu j;E. M, Best); Kiwi a bye. Juniors—School v. Ross, at Ross (A. Cutbuffi); Kiwi v. Ivokatahi, at Hokitika, 3 p.m. (R. Collett); Excelsior v. Rimu, at Hokitika, 1.30 p.m. (J. McCleary). TRIBUTE FROM QUEENSLAND. CONCERNING ALL BLACKS. (Australian Press Association.) BRISBANE, July IV.

A sound judge and ex-international forward, Mr Dave Williams, gives an interesting impression of the All B.bcks forwards in their play against. Queensland. He. says: “The New Zealander?, have a fine pack, possessing a perfect understanding in all departments. In backing up and short passing they gave a thorough lesson. In the loose they maintained a dose formation, which enabled short-on---'sing to be .exploited. 7 would say that, in the ope.’?, the. All Blacks pack are ideal, with -Solomon as the star. The 1932 AH R l " n,r ° forwards are equal, if not better than the 1

pack.” Wdl-known as • a great ib"ck in h'* day, and as a recent Austr"lmn selector, Mr Jim Flynn isays: “The struck mo n.s being a very solid side, The handling of their backs was cVp and accurate. Like the forwards the back men practised the art of backing up .almost (to 'perfection. ’The, wlvde hack line gave mg (the . impression that they were not fully, extending tlienig.elve'3, and +*mt they could play even better football.” on. Saturday’s garne 1 . the Brisbane “Courier” says: “Featuring a turn of sp-ed that loft the opposition hopple' jy in the re*>r, rnd supplemented V a delightful 'unders.an--ing among the backs and forwards;, the All Blacks demonstrated a decisive ruperioEty. The visitors are improving every game, and so creditable wa.s Ss turday’s display that their prospects of defeating Australia in the second Test are materially enhanced.’ The “Daily Mail” comments : "The

AU Blades have improved their attacking ideas so much that they are going to prove in the second Test that their early Sydney form was all wrong. The display of Kilby’s men against Queensland convinced one that the team is on the high road to victory. They are speedly and accurate, revealing all the subtlety and football ability of a lfighefass combination. ST. MARY’S 0.8. Y. SCHOOL. A match between 'St. Mary’s Old p.-i-cs and the S boo l s© end fifto li will he played to-morrow afternoon.' Tlnei 'St. Mary’s teamtwilil be selected from the following:—P. Dicdrichs, C. Duncan, K. Hanrahan, G. Kerr, J. West; S. Stephens, W. Too hey, J. McEougall, J. Moore, J. Roberts, A. Johnson, J. Knowles W. Dwan, S, Clark, A. iStaines, M. Moore, J. Atkinson, IC. Wool house,.'