LOOKING TOWARDS SATURDAY

NZ Truth, Issue 1181, 19 July 1928, Page 14

LOOKING TOWARDS SATURDAY

Harvey, who was also interviewed, said, "I have been the victim of a series of troubles since I arrived, getting a septic knee, followed by a torn muscle and then influenza, but now I have recovered and feel a hundred per cent, fit and hope to play m the hear future." ,'■' • Since their arrival Durban, the team has travelled nearly 5000 miles by rail. The Rhodesian visit entailed no fewer than five nights out of eight m trains. The latter visit was more" m the nature of a pleasure trip m a genial, warm climate and this was heartily enjoyed by all. . . . The itinerary has been changed to allow the team to; leave Bulawayo to-morrow morning, arriving m Johannesburg on M,onday afternoon and, permitting at least four days' special training for the Test., The South Africans are assembling on Tuesday under the management of Theo. Pienaar, captain of,the 1921 Springboks. South African critics are unanimously anticipating another victory for the home side, but many keen students of the game are expecting a close, hard game with the issue depending on the luck of the play. • . . ....:. New Zealand forwards are adapting themselves to the solid scrummaging tactics of their opponents^ and are expected to obtain a larger share of the ball, and while the dour defensive qualities of the backs are warmly appreciated, it is necessary that a selection of ins,?de players should aim at greater thrust than was displayed, at Durban. . ■ v- ■ In ajl matches to date, the tourists Wave attracted record attendances and it is anticipated that all financial records will be eclipsed by a £10,000 gats next Saturday, ' . .