FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3840, 4 September 1928, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY’S RESULTS. SENIOR. Wieraroa 15 v. Hui Mai 10. JUNIOR. Hui Mai 21 v. Foxton 10. THIRD GRADE. Shannon 11 v. Foxton 6. NASH CUP COMPETITION.

ALL BLACKS WIN LAST TEST. Capetown, September 1. New Zealand crowned the 1928 tour of South Africa by a magnificent win over the Springboks at the old Newlands Ground to-day by a potted goal, two penalty goals, and a try—l 3 points—to one converted try —five points.' ' It was the first time that South Africa has been beaten at Newlands for 37 years. The match was played on a rain-drenched area in bleak, bitterly cold weather, but notwithstanding this, a crow r d of 25,000, in a happy frame of mind, watched the game. After both teams had given their war cries, the Springboks kicked off against a slight wind. Taking the ball from the first kick, McWilliams slung it far across the field to Lucas, who beat his man and sent Grenside away, only for the lastnamed to be pushed out near the 25 line. : -

From the following scramble, Nickolls, with a good kick, put New Zealand near the Springboks’ line." After Johnson had been caught with the ball in his possession, a penalty came to New Zealand and Nicholls kicked a goal from 25 yards. New Zealand was thus three points up in the first three minutes. New Zealand 3 —South Africa 0. -

Immediately the All Black backs started to open out in passing rushes, but a brilliant forward manoeuvre by the Springboks swept play to the other end, where Johnson, in attempting to save, miskicked and established their opponents on the New Zealand line. A series of intensely exciting scrums followed. At last the ball was shot out to van der Westhuizen, who potted, but missed. A heavy shower then pelted down and these squalls continued throughout the match.

Hazlett put New Zealand in a good position again with touch kicks, but Osier sent the eager All Blacks pack back with fine kicking. The roar of the crowd grew to a crescendo when the Springbok backs got moving again. Osier got the ball and potted, the kick, however, going wide. 'Finlayson, Hazlett and McWilliams headed a great rush downfield; then came a kicking duel, between the backs, which finished with New Zealand on the attack. Stewart and Pretorious came to grips following a melee and Stewart v/as warned and in the next scrum, Hazlett was cautioned, free kicks being given South Africa on both occasions.

Pretorious and Mostert showed up in a clever dribbling rush, then the Springboks back's got moving again. Van Niekerk caused a thrill by a fine run, but was keeled over by Robilliard and Lilburne, Dailey saving a dangerous position with a touch-finder.

'There! was another brilliant bustling rush of the All Black forwards to the Springbok 25 where Osier again saved with a good kick, following which-, there was some fierce forward struggling near half-way. The next minute, all the crowd were on their feet, when Osier short-punted over the heads of tht New Zealand backs. Lilburne got to the ball, but van der Westhuizen kicked it from under him, raced on ahead of Grenside and Lucas and foil on the ball under the posts to score a rather lucky try, which Osier converted. South Africa 5 New Zealand 3. ■New Zealand then put in some dashing play. The backs opened out and with quick work, Dailey and Nicholls cut in cleverly. Play swung across to the other flank, where the scrum formed again. Dailey fed his backs and Johnson, when tackled, sent a grubber pass to Nicholls. He picked it up in a flash and potted, but the ball hit the post and bounced back infield. Determined work by the New Zealand forwards kept the Springboks on their line, then came a strong attack by the New Zealand backs, which was met by an equally stubborn defence.

Twice Dailey worked the blind side and twice Robilliard was almost over, being thrown on to the corner flag in one dash. He had his knee damaged, but played on gamely. New Zealand kept up a terrific attack in whirlwind rushes till a penalty was awarded them and Nicholls landed a beautiful goal from the side-line. Half time then arrived, with the New Zealanders one point up, after they had had all the best of the play. New Zealand 6 —'South Africa 5. Immediately on resuming, the Springboks started a dazzling forward attack led by Mostert. Osier had a pot-shot, which missed but the Springbok forwards maintained the onslaught. A magnificent coun-ter-attack headed by Hazlett, McWilliams and Brownlie took play to the South African 25 again. Dailey set his machine moving

and the ball travelled along the chain to Grenside, who was upended by Morkel. Round the next scrum shot Dailey again. He short-punt-ed and caught van der Westhuizen napping but Tindall managed to clear in time.

Next, there came a spell of hard forward attacking by the Springboks, but the All Blacks’ defence was never under suspicion. Splendid work by the All Black forwards, who were playing the game of their lives, took play to the Springbok' 25. Dailey and Johnson broke round the scrum in a brilliant move, but an inward pass was caught by Pretorious, who cleared.

The New Zealand backs twice got away with good thrusts, but off-side play once gave Osier his chance to send them back. Their came a glorious unstoppable dribbling rush, in which Hazlett, McWilliams, Swain, Finlayson and Hadley did great work. Hazlett and Swain carried on after the movement had gone 30 yards and the latter capped it with adept individualism by scoring a beautiful try at the corner. Nicholls’ kick fell a few feet short. New Zealand 9 —-South Africa 5. Back went the All Blacks to the attack, the rearguard often handling the greasy ball cleverly. The game had hardly started again when Nicholls went in to first fiveeighths. Dailey whipped the ball away from the scrum and from the 25 line, at a difficult angle, Nicholls potted a great goal that made New Zealand’s position definitely secure. New Zealand 13 —South Africa 5. The Springboks started a last desperate rally, but only once did it look really dangerous, when Rousseau held on too long in a passing rush. They were still trying to save the day when no-side sounded. -Brownlie was carried off should-er-high by the New Zealand supporters and a huge crowd swarmed on to the field to congratulate the rest of the team. The New Zealanders were delighted at squaring the rubber and the Springboks are very satisfied they have not lost. RESULTS OF MATCHES. The following table shows how the All Blacks have fared in the matches they have played on their tour: — Points

Summary. —Matches played, 22; won, 16; lost, 5; drawn, 1. Points for, 339; against, 144. THE ALL BLACKS’ WIN. PRIME MINISTER’S CONGRATULATIONS. The following cablegram was sent yesterday to Mr. W. Hornig, manager of the All Blacks, by the Prime Minister (Right Hon. J. G. Coates): “Pinal Test result received with great satisfaction in Dominion. Hearty congratulations on team’s splendid victory, and best wishes return journey.” JUNIOR KNOCK-OUT. HUI MAI DEFEAT FOXTON. In the junior knock-out competition on Saturday, played at Manakau, Hui Mai decisively defeated Foxton by 21 points to 10. The -Manakau ground slopes upwards from the southern to the northern end, and the winner of the toss is given an equivalent of 3 points, in down hill play. Foxton played uphill in the first spell and in the opening stages kept Hui Mai busy on the defence, but the home team displayed better condition and did not ease up in the second half. The first try came to Foxton. Findlay broke through from half way at a good.pace and when nearly over transferred to Anderson who finished the movement. Huff added the major points. Hui Mai pressed the yellows in and after several attempts to cross Rangi pushed his way over. Swainson failed with the kick. Foxton s—Hui5 —Hui Mai 3. Wepehana shortly after potted a goal bringing the home team’s score to 7. Foxton then rallied and Procter raced for the line but was overtaken. Williams essayed an unsuccessful pot at goal. Hui Mai returned to the attack and Knight crossed. Swainson failed with the kick, and the spell ended: Hui Mai 10 —Foxton 5. s It was thought that Foxton would make good with the advantage of the ground, and they started off with a fine passing movement which ended in a force down. Huff narrowly missed a pot at goal. Again the yellows got going and Huff securing, swerved his way over and completed his effort by adding the major points—Foxton 10 —Hui Mai 10. Hui Mai livened up and gained an advantage owing to the wretched tackling of the yellows. Bowling got through a weak defence and

Atkins failed with the kick—Hui Mai 13—Foxton 10. Hui Mai were now getting the better of things owing to the faulty tackling of Foxton who were missing man after man. From another thrust Swainson crossed in the corner and the kick failed. Hui Mai 16 —-Foxton 10. Foxton rallied and Thompson was prominent in the finest solo effort of the game, but there was no one to back him up. Williams attempted another pot which missed the uprights. Hui Mai worked play to the Foxton line and Wepehana crossed and ran behind the posts and the game ended Hui Mai 21 — Foxton 10. Mr. P. McGregor controlled the game.

Southland defeated South Canterbury at Invercargill on Saturday by nine points to eight. Taranaki and Wellington met for the second time this season at Athletic Park, Wellington, on Saturday afternoon, when the local fifteen avenged the defeat which Taranaki inflicted upon them at H-awera early in the season. There was little between the teams at any stage of the game. Wellington won by 20 points to 17.

Manawheniia junior reps, defeated Wellington at Wellington on Saturday by 11 points to 6. The New South Wales touring team defeated Hawke’s Bay at Napier on Saturday by 19 points to six. During the second half O’Connor, of the visiting team, was ordered off for deliberating charging into a man who had got rid of the ball.

At Hamilton, Waikato defeated Wanganui by 11 points to 8. At Masterton, South Wairarapa defeated North Wairarapa by 16 points to five.

Manawatu defeated Bush at Woodville on Saturday by 24 points to eight. The last local representative fixture of the season will be played at the Showgrounds, Palmerston N., on Wednesday, when the Manawhenua fifteen will oppose the Hawke’s Bay touring team. Manawhenua’s form will be closely watched in view of the return game with Taranaki at New Plymouth on the following Saturday, and the Ranfurly Shield match with Wairarapa, at Carterton on September 15.

c n m Drawn P.ts. For Pts. Agai .g O) d o £ ‘0 P-, e3 s +-> «! O rd O Weraroa 5 4 1 0 52 40 8 Hui Mai •5 3 2 0 43 45 6 Shannon 4 3 1 0 69 32 6 ■Foxton -- 4 1 3 0 30 47 2 Wanderers 4 0 4 0 17 47 0

Teams played Result For. Agst. Country Club Won 11 3 Capetown .Clubs Lost 3 7 Gviqualand Wlon 19 10 Transvaal Lost 0 6 Free State Won 20 0 Transvaal Won 5 0 W. Transvaal Won 19 8 Natal Won 31 3 South Africa Lost 0 17 N. Districts Drawn 18 • 18 Rhodesia Won 44 8 South Africa Won 7 6 Pretoria Dists. Won 13 6 Free 'State Won 15 11 N.-Eastern Dists. Won 27 0 Border Wno 22 3 Border Won 35 3 East. Province W T on 16 3 South Africa Lost 6 11 S.-West. Dists. Won 12 6 West. Province Lost 3 10 South Africa Won 13 5 on .