RUGBY FOOTBALL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3816, 10 July 1928, Page 4

RUGBY FOOTBALL

REPRESENTATIVE GAME.

HOROWHENUA BEAT RANGITIKEI

Played on the Foxton racecourse on Sat. urday, tho Bobbington Shield representative match between Horowhenua and Rangitikei was fast, clean and-open throughout, but tho former were the better team in every respect and had a decsivo'win by 20 points to nil, thus registering their sixth successive victory. Tho teams lined out as follow: Ilorowhenua (red and black). —N. Ryder, 11. Taylor, W. Westwood, M. Roberts, 11. Warren, T. Parata, W. Parata, JM. Ilakaraia, I). McDonald, W. Moodie, A, Ward, D. Tatana, R. Satherly, N. McDonell and L. Dnlzell. , . Rangitikoi (green). —Jliggins, J. li.ru, U. Hartley, J. Potalca, D. Cameron, Or. Shanloy, B.- Johnson, J. Timmins, H. Lumsden, C. Ellery, J. Adams, S. Gibbs, Toliu, D. Stevens and J. Walker. Ilorowhenua won the toss and set the game in action. Rangitikei were immediately cm the offensive, but Taylor stopped tho rush with" a well placed lino kick. From tho line-out Horowhenua invaded and Westwood handed the ball to Taylor, who was pushed out at the corner. From the line-out the greens cleared, but were immediately compelled to force. On resumption, with a dribbling rush, the reds again attacked and matters looked dangerous until tho greens force down. Later, from an infringement, Taylor made a particularly fine effort to goal, but the ball fell short. Handling the ball well, the red forwards swept down the field and Tatana secured on the line, to go ever. Taylor’s kick failed. Spurred on by the score against them, tho greens attacked but faulty handling spoilt their movements. With a centre kick, Taylor sent the reds away and a scramble ensued near the iine, but the greens forced down. Adopting excellent passing tactics, Horowncnua came downfield anci Roberts made an excellent run along the line, but was grassed by Ihg-n-ins. The greens had tho beat of matters For tho next few minutes but Westwood again put them in danger with a good field kick and Rangitikei were compelled to again force. Coining upheld with a passing rush, the greens waded red territory, but with a field kick, Westwood cleared and, following a run down the line, Taylor passed to him, enabling him to go over. Taylor’s kick failed. , Faulty passing again spoiled the greens break aways and Westwood was playing a sound game for the reds. Taking the ball at their feet, Ilorowhenua repeatedly made matters dangerous for thq, greens, and from a scrum near the line, Westwood secured and passed to Parata, who however, went out, and the greens cleared. Horowhenua were then awarded a free kick through a scrum infringement and Taylor attempted to goal, but missed the uprights, Rangitikei forcing. Play for the next few minutes was hard and fast with the greens constantly in danger and, from a' line out close to the line, Taylor dived over. His kick failed. On resumption, Taylor, with a dribbling rush took play down to the greens’ territory, but an infringement gave them a chance to clear. Timmins then broke away for Rangitikei and off-side play gave Potalca a shot at goal, but the ball went wide, the reds forcing. -From a loose ruck, ’Potalca tried to drop a goal, but missed, McDonald kicking out. From the line-out, Rotarts. broke away and came downfield, but Potalca secured and returned play to neutral territory. The .teds, however, again attacked and a hard struggle ensued in the greens’ twenty-five until, from a free kick, Rangitikei cleared. Coming upiield with a determined rush, tho greens had Horowhenua in danger, but Westwood saved by finding the line. Rangitikei then secured from the line-out, and the forwards went away with a rush, but faulty passing spoiled matters and Westwood intercepted and broke through but was collared and lost possession, tho ball going out. Half-time was then called. ' SECOND SPELL. With a good line-kick, Horowhenua opened the second spoil, deeply invading the greens’ territory and ,from the line-tout, Roberts secured', but a forward pass spoiled chances. Play was then held up for a few minutes through Gibb being injured. On resumption, (he reds were aggressive and, by excellent passing, came up to the greens’ lino, but an infringement, allowed the latter to clear and Hartley, with a “liner,” sent the play further downfield. Following the line-out (he greens were awarded a free kick and Piotaka took a shot which fell short and Tatana broko through, hut the ball went out near the corner. The greens successfully cleared, but Horowhenua attacked strenuously and Rangitikei were in serious trouble until a free kick enabled them to again clear. Maintaining the pressure, the reds again invaded the green territory, but a line kick gave Rangitikei a much.' need respite. At. this stage Gibb retired injured, being replaced by R. Lonrie. In the reds’ territory, Rangitikei were awarded a free kick, but. P.otaka’s kick went. wide. With a, dribbling rush, Horowhenua came upheld .and, following an opening made by Hakarain, Roberts scored. McDonald’s kick failed. On the continuance of play, Parata. broke away, Wit Shanloy returned the ball and play centred at. midfield, until Westwood secured and passed to Warren who went over. The try, however, was disallowed through offside play. A lew seconds later Warren secured and passed to McDonald, who handed to Parata, the lasi-named going over between the posts, McDonald’s kick raised the flags. Spurred ion bv their reverses, Rangitikei set up a solid attack and a hard scramble ensued on tli n reds’ line, this ball going out at; the corner. Tho greens secured, but a promising movement: was spoiled through a knock on. Turning defence info attack, Horowhenua began to press the greens and the ball passed fnoin back to back in great stylo and a score seemed certain until a forward pass, taken almost on the line, spoiled- matters. Later, Taylor, from a free kick, found the uprights. Horowhenua 20, Rangitikei 0.

Rangitikei next made desperate efforts to score, Shanley, Potaka and Timmins being prominent, lint, faulty passing was their downfall, and time was called with the scores unchanged. i\Jr Scott, (Wellington) controlled the game. ALL BLACKS V. NORTHERN DISTRICTS. KIMBERLEY, July 7. After a fnst, open game Now Zealand drew with the Northern Districts combined team at Kimberley to-day, the score being eighteen points all. Tiio display was not convincing, both sides making many mistakes. Toward the close of the match there was intense excitement. Throwing the ball about in sensational style, the New Zealanders made things merry, but the'defence proved too good. E. Snow replaced C. Brownlie, who, like his brother, has contracted influenza. THE PLAYERS. NEW ZEALAND. Full Back —D. Lindsay. Three-quarters—C. Bushbrook, T. R. Sheen, F. Lucas. Five-eighths—M Nicholls, N. McGregor. Half—F. Kilby. Rover —E. Stewart. Hookers —J. Here, S. Hadley. Lock —S. Alley. Supports—E. Snow, I. Finlayson. Back row—P. Ward, R. McWilliams. Northern Districts. Full-back —Aworbuck. Three-quarters —Liebeuburg, Dobie, McCarthy, Todd. II all-backs —Francis, Fellows-Smifcb, Nykamp. Forwards —Dewet, Potgieter, Kipling, Yisser, Billing, Brand, Dodder. FIRST SCORE TO HOME TEAM. 'The game commenced with a forward scramble in midfield. Then New Zealand started to get the ball from the scrums, hut the hacks’ efforts to score were fruitless. Sheen was sent away by Lucas from the ruck and made a. great run, which nearly ended in a try, but tho Aucklander was pushed out at the corner. New Zealand then secured the ball from a line—out, but Todd intercepted Sheen’s pass to Lucas. The Northern Districts’ man made a fine break-away, side-stepped Lindsay, and scored under tire posts. Potgieter converted. Northern Districts 5 New Zealand 0 Good work by the New Zealand forwards and a fine line-kick by Lindsay

put New Zealand in an attacking position. The Northerners were penalised for lifting in the scrum, and Lindsay landed a splendid goal. Northern Districts 5 New Zealand 3

After the kick-off away went the Northern forwards aaul hacks in a Gpectacular combined passing movement, and Lindsay saved a likely try by a magnificent line kick from the goal-line to halfway. McGregor, with another good kick, put New Zealand on the attack. A serum was put down ten yards from the Northerners’ line, Rush brook went first five-eighth, and taking Kilby’s pass, shot through, heating the defence with a fend and swerve. Lindsay converted.

New Zealand 8 Northern Districts 5 Ragged play followed. Then both sides started to throw the hall about in good style. KILBY HURT.

In.a melee Kilby’s ankle was badly hurt, and he had to be taken off between two ambulance men. McGregor played half-back and Stewart centre-three-quarter. A minute later Fel-lows-Sinitir was penalised for taking the ball out of the scrum, Lindsay landing a good goal from forty yards out. New Zealand 11 Northern Districts 5 A good thrust by the Northern backs had New Zealand defending strongly. Gradually the All Black forwards cleared ,and ragged play followed until half-time. Several runs by the Northern backs after play was resumed were smashed by the fine New Zealand defence. I 1 or lifting in the scrum the New Zealanders were penalised in their own twenty-five, and Francis kicked a good goal. New Zealand 11 Northern Districts 8 LONG SUCCESSION OF SCRUMS. Then came a long succession of scrums with the Northerners attackin,r strongly. A miskick by Lindsay gave the Northerners a great chance, but Nykamp was flushed out at the corner flag after a fine run. A minute later Fellows-Simtli sent the backs away. By a clever blind side movement, Dobie shot through and swerved past Lindsay to score a good try under tire posts. , Northern Districts New Zealand 11 There was great excitement among the crowd of 8000 spectators as the Northerners started a hot attack again, but a fine cut-in by Nicliolls sent \\ ard away down the line, with Lucas in a tendance. Ward held on too long, and a certain try was missed. BRAND BREAKS A RIB. Tn a forward struggle, Brand had a rib broken and was carried off. . Taking a high punt in Ins stride, Lindsay sent Stewart away. Rushbrook took Stewart’s pass at halfway, and with: a great run, in which lie bent six men, scored a magnificent try. Lindsay missed the kick.

New Zealand j* Northern Districts .]•’ McWilliams headed a fine dribbling rush to the Northerners’ line. Ihe Northerners, in attempting to clear, kicked into Lindsay’s hands, the lullhack potting a great goal from forty vards out. New Zealand j” Northern Districts ••• U After several scrums, the hall went along the line of Northern backs to Todd, who had a clear run over the line. Francis converted, making lire total: , Nerv Zealand Northern Districts 18 The closing stages of flic match, were marked by the New Zealanders throwing the ball about in sensational style in'’an effort to secure victory. Nicliolls broke away with the dummy and a fine cut-in. but. the movement broke down when Stewart was tackled with the hall. There were a few thrilling incidents by both sides, sound defence saving larger scores.