TOURING MAORI TEAM.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3550, 14 October 1926, Page 3

TOURING MAORI TEAM.

DEPART FOR ENGLAND,

London, October 12,

The “Daily News” Paris correspondent states that the Maoris depart for London to-morrow, and return to Paris on December 4th. Barclay admits that the team was beaten because they played badly. This was attributable partly to French cooking. They were out of sorts and six were really indisposed. '

FRENCH CRITICISAL Paris, October 11th

Tlie newspapers described the Maoris’ form as a disappointment to the public who expected the same class as that of the last famous All Blacks.

The “Petit Parisian” says: “Their strategy was rudimentary.” Several papers condemn the spectators for making an uproar because the referee gave the Maoris a free kick from which they scored.

The Journal describes the incident as a “disgraceful outburst of sporting jingoism.”

ARRIVAL IN LONDON.

London, October 12,

The Maori Rugby players received’ an enthusiastic reception at Victoria, and will make their first public appearance on the stage at Kingsway Hall to-night, demonstrating their war cry on behalf of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. They say they are delighted to be in England as they have lost weight owing to French food and cooking. Each man had a steak for dinner.to-night.