FOOTBALL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2308, 28 July 1921, Page 3

FOOTBALL

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY,

SENIOR. Shannon v .Hui Mai, at Shannon; Mr Rhodes. Kuku v. Levin, at Levin; Mr ■^Thomson. v Foxton v. Tokomaru, at Foxton; Mr Reeve. JUNIORS (Northern). Levin v. Weraroa, at Weraroa; Mr Burrows. Otauru v. Foxton, at Shannon; Mr Sciasc-ia. Shannon a bye. JUNIORS (Southern). Paraparaumu v. Kuku, at Kuku; Air Bevan. Old Boys v. Waikanae, at Otaki; Air T. Parata, Otaki v. Hui Alai, at Manakau; Air Karauti. THIRD GRADE, at 2 p.m. -Tokomaru v. Otaki, at Otaki; Air Parker. Shannon v. Foxion, at Shannon; Arr J. Rose. Rovers a bye. FOURTH GRADE, at 1.45 p.m. Rovers v. Foxton, at Levin; Air E. Nash.

lIOROWHENUA 27, OROUA f>,

Oroua won the toss, and elected to play with the sun behind them. From the kick-iff play was principally kept about halfway for a considerable time, neither side gaining any advantage, liorowhenua made numerous attempts to get its backs going, which were nullified by Ford attempting to do too much. The forwards, who had a decided advantage in weight over the visitors, had things as they wished. Towards ihe end of the first spell, however, Jacobs, who is a recognised rover, secured the ball within the visitors' territory, and raced across the line and scored. The attempt at goal failed. liorowhenua if —Oroua (1.

A few minutes before (lie end of the first- spell Oroua equalised matters by converting a penalty kick from an easy angle. liorowhenua 3—Oroua 3.

During the second spell a. change between the two five-eighths of the locals had been occasioned, Reid taking first, and Ford second. From

this out liorowhenua could not help scoring—a try being registered at intervals of about five minutes. To show how effective the change was to Horowhemin, six tries were obtained in the second spell—tln-ee attempts to add the major points proved successful. Towards the

latter stages of the game Oroua was veil a free kick, and from an easy TOgle the kick was successful. 110I'owhenua 27 —Oroua (5. Toddy at half was all over the ship in the first spell, due no doubt to playing away from the scrum for some years, but during the second spell he got absolutely down to bis work, and as of old, he was a lower of strength to his side. Ford at first five-eighth did not prove a success, as lie attempted to beat too many, and often isolated his comrades. In the latter spell he took second five-eighth, and fitted the position admirably. He possesses all the qualities of a sterling footballer. In the opinion of a good many, he could still move further out, and would do well. Reid fed his backs as they should he fed, during the second spell. Rippy .Winiata’s cunning is conspicuously waning. Toha and Moynihan played up to expectations. Kelly, at full-back, delivered his charges fairly well. He, however, was not called upon to do much tackling. Jacobs is brilliant, but is apt to carry on the work in a “taihoa” style. Rewi, with “no parting there/'' could be seen at work from any angle of the field. Chu Chin is a good little toiler, and will be heard of again. The rest of the forwards acquitted themselves in a very creditable manner.

Alter the match both teams were entertained at a banquet in Whyte’s Hotel by the liorowhenua Rugby Union. Air Procter, president of the liorowhenua Union, occupied the chair. The toasts honoured were: “The King,” “Oi-oua Rugby Union and Team,” Mr Whibley; “Horowhcnua Rugby Union and Team,” Mr Stackhouse; “The Referee,” Air Stalker; “Host and Hostess,” Air Aloynihan.

Mr Procter, in welcoming the Oronu Team, said that he wished to congratulate the team oh their good and clean play. lie said he would see that the return game was arranged at an early date next season. Mr Stackhouse, in replying, thanked Mr Procter for his remarks, and said that lie thought the game was the best that Oroua had played this season. He wished to thank the Uorowhenua team and Union for the good time they had given them, and Imped to be able to give Horowhenua as good a reception when they again meet, He had pleasure in . proposing the toast of the Ilorowhenna team and Union. Ir O’Connor, who replied on beof the referee (Mr Parata), who had had to leave earlier in the evening, said that he-would like to compliment the Oroua team on one thing in particular, and that Avas that they did not talk on the field. This, he considered, Avas a great help to any referee. During the evening various items were rendered by different members of both teams, and the gathering closed with the singing of “Auld iamg Syne.''

THE SPRINGBOKS,

EASY VICTORY ON THE WEST • COAST.

Greymouth, July 27.

The Springboks defeated the West Coast and Buller Union reps, by 23 points to 3. The weather was lovely, and four thousand people were present. A try by Wepener and three fine penalty goals by De Villiers made the half-time score 12 to nil. Tries were scored in the second spell by Zeller (three), Senden and Mostert, three being converted by De Villiers.

The only local score was a penalty "goal by Steel. Except in occasional loose rushes by the Coast forwards, play was seldom in the Springboks territory. Van Rooyen, Mostert and Olivier stood out in the visitors’ pack, while Townsend, Zeller, Aficlmu and Wepener were the most prominent of the backs.

Mouatt „was the best Coast forward.

The game generally was on the slow side, the weight of the visitors giving them the mastery over a lighter team, lacking combination and initiative.

A feature of the game was the accurate goal and line kicking by De Villiers, the Springboks full-back.

Wellington wants a return match with the Springboks, and I lie Afavor lias forwarded the following telegram:—“Manager Bennett, Springboks, Christ church. —Congratulations on win at Wellington; general desire here for return match at end of tour. Are you agreeable? If so, will submit your reply to New Zealand Union. —R. A. Wright, ALiyor.”

Consideration has been given to the proposal to match the Springboks against the Maoris, and it is now practically certain that the game will be arranged. Suggestions for a definite fixture will be placed before |he New Zealand Rugby Union Management Committee this evening for confirmation.