ALL BLACKS DEFEAT TRANSVAAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3807, 19 June 1928, Page 2

ALL BLACKS DEFEAT TRANSVAAL

IN RETURN MATCH

BY 5 POINTS TO NIL.

At Johannesburg on Saturday, before 20,000 spectators, the All Blacks defeated Transvaal in the return match by a converted try to nil.

Honours were even in the first spell, neither side scoring. According to the cabled report of the match, it was the greatest victory yet achieved by the New Zealanders on the tour, and the decided improvement displayed by the All Black forwards, together with the better finish that was attached to the backs’ movements, should lend encouragement to the New Zealand enthusiasts in view of the forthcoming tests. The New Zealand forwards dominated the loose play and prevailed in the line-outs, thus counterbalancing the superiority that Transvaal displayed in the scrums, where the All Blacks’ return to the 23 —2 formation has not yet enabled them to gain possession in more than one out of every three scrums. More skill and pace in a hard, fast game on the part of the forwards was backed up by the improved work of the backs both in defence and attack, thus enabling the visitors to secure victory, and the description of the play lends support to the contention that the All Blacks should have won by an even larger margin.

Special mention is made of the work of Dailey, Strang and Johnson, the trio who engineered and carried out the movement that culminated in a magnificent try, and even the Transvaal team were puzzled by the twinkling brilliance of the dazzling half. Amongst the Transvaal fifteen Devine obtains distinction as being the best player the All Blacks have met on the tour. It is pleasing to learn that the game was played without any regrettable incidents, though that it was hard is evident from the fact that at one stage of play three of the Transvaal players were carried off injured. The teams lined out as follows: — New Zealand. —Lilburne, Robilnard, Carleton, Grenside, Strang, Johnson, Dailey, Scrimshaw, Stewart, Hazletl, M. Brownlie, Alley, Finlayson, Hore, Swain. Transvaal. —'Richter, Prinsloo, Dobie, Kaath, Liebenberg, Devine, lvotze, Kruger, Mortimer, Veale, Oliver, Pretorius, Van Druten, Botha, Nykamp. To-morrow the All Blacks play \Ycstern Transvaal at Potshefstroom.

GAMES PLAYED TO DATE

FOUR WINS, TWO LOSSES

The following table shows how the All Blacks have fared against the teams they have so far met on their tour —

AUSTIN BANNER COMPETITION

Last. Saturday the Eoxton Primary School team journeyed to Manakau to play Manakau. Although Eoxton won by 23 points to nil, the game was interesting to natch. Eroin the kick oft the Toxton backs obtained possession, and a spirited passing rush ended in B. Coley being pushed out in the corner. Eoxton remained in their opponent's U 5, and C. Croon from u. line-out, drew first blood for Eoxton. The kick at goal missed. Playing down hill, the 1’ oxton team xept- up tlie pressure, and after a iine opening made by Kura, L. Thompson dived across in the corner. Manakau rallied and kept ihe visitors on the defence, but their attack lacked sting. Eoxton forwards playing well, soon changed the scene of play. Kura securing possession near half-way, dodged his way over for a third try. A few minutes before half time Eoxtun hooked the ball and Nelson Wails receiving possession at half way swerved and sidestepped to score under the posts. Kura converted. Eoxton 14 —Manakau nil. In the second half Eoxton put on nine more points, B. Coley scoring two tries and Kura one. The final score was Eoxton 23 Manakau nil.

Tlie following will represent Horowhenua “A” against Manawatu “A” on the Shannon Domain on Saturday: — Ryder, Taylor, Westwood, Roberts, Warren, T. Parata, W. Parata~ M. Hakaraia, JX McDonald, Moodie, Ward, Tatana, Satherley, McDonnell, L. Dalzell. The following will represent Horowhenua “B” against Manawatu “B” on the Shannon Domain on Saturday: —- Graham, Procter, Wallace, Robbie, McKenzie, Moses, Walls, McLennan, iviisby, Heremaia, Hurst, C.McDonald, 1C Dalzeß, Ransiield, Gleeson. Emergencies: backs: Whyte, Mitchell; forwards: Williams, Knox. The selector wishes it to be understood that both teams will be under the eyes of the Manawatu selectors. Consequently a “B player will have an equal chance with an “A” player for inclusion in combined teams.

MANAWfATU TEAMS.

The fifteen selected to represent Man a watu “A” versus Horowhenua •‘A” at Shannon next Saturday is as follows: — Full-back: Williamson (O.B.); three-quarters: H. Darragh (Fldg.), Amadio (Te Kawau), Strange (K.T.); five-eighths: Akuira (O.B.), Goldfinch (Te Kawau); half-back: Cochrane (F. 0.8.); rover: A. Waldin (Fldg.); hookers: Bowler (Fldg.), Crawford (K.T.); lock: Conrad (Fldg.); supports: Miles (Oroua), and C. flight (F.Cfcß.); hack row: Parsons (K.T.), ami Galpin (O.B.). Emergencies: Backs: Mullins (K.T.), Evans (G. 8.); forwards: Taylor (Ath.), and Kitchen (Oroua). MANAWATU B. The following will Jo duty for Manawatu B versus Horowhenua B as curtain-raiser to the principal game at Shannon: — Full-back: Fearnley (Ath.); three-quarters; R. Darragh (Fldg), , Dewo (F. 0.8.), Palmer (O.B.); live-eighths: Robb (Ath.), N. Bra in well (F. 0.8.); half-back: Shapleski (K.T.); wing- forward: M. Waldin; hookers: Summers (K.T.), and M. Eight (Fldg); lock: Tremewan (O.B.); supports: Payne (Ath.), and Staitc (Te Kawau); back row: Guy (O.B.), and Heatley (K.T.). Emergencies: backs: Whs ley (K.T.), Powell (K.T.), Hcmi (Ath.); forwards: Rivers (Te Kawau), Gregg (O.B.). INTER-SCIIOOL GAMES. FOXTON AND MARTON D.H. SCHOOLS. The High School football and basket ball teams journeyed to Marton on Saturday morning to try conclusions with Marton D.H.S. A very enjoyable time was spent and Foxton returned victorious —one win and a draw.. BASKET BALL. FOXTON (14) v. MARTON (4). Foxton D.H.S. girls deserved their win of 14 —4, as they put more dash into their play, and took more advantage of opportunities than did their opponents. For the winners Jean Francis scored 4 goals, and Grace Reader 3. FOOTBALL.

FOXTON (3) v. MARTON (3). The rugby event proved to be a very evenly contested, and splendidly fought out game. Foxton forwards were the heavier, though Marton backs were heavier than the visiting rearguard. Some good movements were witnessed, both teams being within an ac-e of scoring several times in the first half. Hirini for Foxton missed an easy kick and the first spell ended with no score. In the second spell both sides made great efforts, and after five minutes even play the local lads forced play to Foxton’s 25 and kicked over —Goodall for Marton securing first try. The kick failed. Two minutes later Ckrystall cut in cleverly when 40 yards from goal, and with a clear run set out for the line, being grassed within a few feet of the goal. Soon after Foxton backs started a movement in Marton’s 25, ending in Hirini scoring in a good position. The kick failed. Even play followed and the game ended 3 all —a fair indication of the play. At the close of the games the Foxton visitors were entertained at morning tea by the Marton pupils. In returning thanks on behalf of the Foxton School, Mr. F. A. Mason (head master), spoke of the value of the inter-school visitors in building up the traditions of the schools concerned, and expressed the hope that something would be done in the near future to bring the secondary departments of the District High Schools somewhere nearer the level of the High Schools proper in this respect. Mr. Wilson (head master) of Marton D.H.S., expressed his pleasure at Foxton’s visit, and hoped that at an early date a return visit would be paid. Mr. Wilson, stressed the value of the training pupils reccfw'd by such visits and emphasized the need for each and every jmpil to do his very best not only for bis own, but for bis school's honour. Cheers we.o exchanged and the visitors returned early in the afternoon.

in tlie latter stages of the Senior game on Saturday, Woods had the misfortune to sustain a broken wrist in tackling an opponent. Messrs H. Reid and T. Watson, coaches respectively of the Foxton and Miranui junior teams, deserve special praise on the result of their coaching. The standard of play oil the part of both teams and their conduct on the field is worthy of emulation by other teams. Two of the school coaches, Messrs Procter and Chipper, were on ,the casualty list on Saturday. Chipper were on the casualty list. The former who captains the local seniors, met with a head injury and the latter received an injury to the hack muscles when playing in the junior match against Miranui. Both however, are able to carry on at school. Eoxton’s Rugby teams had a record number of wins on Saturday. The Primary school team, who so far have an unbeaten record in the Austin Shield competition, defeated Manakau; the High School team played a drawn game at Marton against Marton High School; tie Juniors defeated Miranui and the Seniors defeated Shannon.

Team played Result Pts. For, Agst. Coutry Clubs Won 11 3 Capetown Clubs Lost 3 7 eii'iyualand Won 19 10 Transvaal Lost 0 6 i''ree State Won 20 0 Transvaal Won 5 0