TO-DAY’S RUGBY

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10282, 17 May 1919, Page 8

TO-DAY’S RUGBY

A big crowd is expected at Athletic Park this afternoon for the PonekeAthletio game. Both teams are said to be very fit, and a keen game should result. On Wo. 2 ground two fifthgrade teams. Oriental and Athletic, are looked to provide a good game. 'To day's official programme will contain the names of the players in botli senior matches at the Bark, and in addition jerseys will bo numbered. A special feature will be a leaflet with a full photograph of the late Mr D. 1). Weir (chairman, W.R.F.U., 1015-1018), together with Ilia Rugby history. It has been arranged that a train will leave Lambtoa for Lower Hutt at 2.15 p.m. each Saturday during the season.

Playors are advised of the following amendments to either fixtures, grounds, or referees: —Third Grade, Oriental v. Hutt, at . Hutt No. 1 (A. Mcßain). Fourth Grade, Poneko v. Wellington, at Lyall Bay No. 2 (A. Eean); Marist Old Boys v. Hutt, at Hutt No. 2 (Mr Pilcher). Fifth Grade, Poneko V. Berhamporo, at Duppa street No 1, 1.30 p.m. (R. T. Bailey). The following matches will not be played: —Hutt v. Wellington College (Sixth Grade), and Terraco v. Potono District High School (primary school championship).

AFRICAN TOTJB BY NEW ZEALANDERS.

(Received May 16. 9.33 p.m.) CAPETOWN, May 19.

Tho keenest interest is taken in tho approaching four of the New Zealand Rugby team. Five out of the ten centres where matches can bo played have al ready agreed to matches.