FOOTBALL

Otago Witness, Issue 4033, 30 June 1931, Page 46

FOOTBALL

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OTAGO FIXTURES July I.—Otago v. Southland, at Invercargill. July 30 and August I.—Country Week. August 1. —Charity match. August 8. —v Wairarapa, at Dunedin. August 15.—Payne Trophy match. Charity Saturday. August 22.—v. Australia. August 29.—v Wellington, at Wellington. September z.—v. Manawhenua, at Palmerston North. September s—v. Auckland, at Auckland. September 5. —Junior representative match at Palmerston. September u—v. Taranaki, at Hawera. September 12.—v. Canterbury. at Christchurch; Otago junior representative team v. Canterbury B team. September 12. —v. North Otago. September .19. —v.. Southland, at Dunedin. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT Inquirer.-—Canterbury lost to Wairarapa in the Ranfurly Shield match played at Christchurch on July 18. 1928, by 8 points to 7 points. Wairarapa scored two tries (one converted) and Canterbury a potted goal and a penalty goal. Cooke played an outstanding game for the winners. SATURDAY'S MATCHES. ‘ DUNEDIN.

Rugby matches were played in fine but very cold weather on Saturday. The principal game was that between Kaikorai and University A at Carisbrook, the Light Blues suffering their first defeat this season. Kaikorai gained a comfortable win by 17 points to 5, their forwards' being definitely superior to the Blue pack. Pirates scored an easy win over Taieri, but Zingari-Richmond; who extended University A on the previous Saturday, could beat Union by only 8 points to 3. Kaikorai now occupies the lead ing position in the championship, but has played one more match than University A. which has yet to meet University B The A team, if it defeats the B side, as is generally expected, will lead at the completion of the first round of matches bj r one point from Kaikorai. The results of the matches were as follow:— Kaikorai .. 17 University A.. 5 Pirates .. 18 Taieri .. 9 Alhambra .. 13 University B .. 3 Zingari ~ 0 Union .. 3 Southern .. 17 Dunedin .. 3 POSITION OF TEAMS. The following table shows the positions of the teams engaged in the senior com petition:—

KAIKORAI v. UNIVERSITY A. Kaikorai met University A at Carisbrook on Saturday and beat the Light Blues by 17 points to 5 points—the first defeat inflicted on the A team so far this season. The hill forwards proved too solid a proposition for the opposing pack, and the Colours’ backs, though lacking combination on attack, were almost impregnable on defence. The A backs were beaten for the ball at the scrums, but even so they did not give a very impressive exhibition of combined play. The teams were:—

University A.—Backs—Lindsay, M'Kenzie, Bush, Smith, M'Kecbnie, Cook, Pryde; forwards —M'Curdy, Service, Aitken, Hartnell. Gifford, Strang, Abel, and Thomas. Kaikorai. — Backs—Lewis, Stewart, M'Farlane, Johnston, Ross', Braithwaite, Francis; forwards—Lucy, M'Hardy, Watts, Sonntag, Perry, Allen, Bartlett, and Laing. Sonntag kicked off from the Cargill road end, the Blues having the advantage of a brisk cross wind. Braithwaite at once showed out with a short punt, and Sonntag, following through fast, the Blues were quickly under pressure, a scrum being formed in front of their goal posts. A free kick to the Blues proved very timely, but the Kaikorai forwards, who were putting plenty of weight and dash into their play, were quickly back, Thomas and then Bush driving back attacks. After eight minutes’ play Francis broke away from a loose scrum at midfield, and, running along his left side line for some 30 yards or so, he came to Lindsay,- and then passed to Johnston, who went over unopposed at the corner. 3—nil.

A weak pass out from a scrum saw the Blue forwards break through, but Ross got back and saved well. Lindsay just managed to hold up an attack after lie had been collared, and Bush gained a lot of ground with a penalty. The hill forwards were more than holding their own against the opposing pack, and moreover, the Blues were inclined to jump at their opponents’ heads instead of taking them low. Smith picked up near his goal and returned a well-judged short kick by Francis, and then Pryde went down to stop another rush by the hill men. A break through by Laing had the Blues on defence shortly after, and then M'Curdy' showed out in a dribble to Lewis, who took the ball, but hesitated and was pulled down at his twenty-five. Bush missed with a penalty from near halfway, Kaikorai forcing, and he tried again with a free kick four yards outside the halfway. The kick had the distance, but lacked direction, and Kaikorai forced. Play—mostly a battle between the forwards—-

hung at the centre for a bit, and then Pryde" sent out to M'Kecbnie, to Cook.to Bush, to Smith; The last-named racedalong his lef t-wing, went clean past Lewis, and round behind the posts. Lindsay kicked a goal. 3—5. The Kaikorai forwards -continued to hold the upper hand and were getting most of the ball from the scrums, but Francis’s passes did not always > find Braithwaite in position. Braithwaite, moreover, was inclined to overdo the short punt in the Colours’ passing movements. The Blues had a turn at attack,, and Bush bowled Lewis over just as he kicked for the line —a good punt—Bush being temporarily’ laid out. A dribble and a short punt which dropped in front of the Blues’ goal saw three Blue men hesitate and fumble, and from the ensuing scramble the Colours were awarded a. free kick, Francis making no mistake with an easy shot. 6 —5. Just before half-time M'Farlane collared Bush well as the stalwart Blues’ centre was breaking through near the Kaikorai twenty-five. Kakorai 6 points, University A 5 points. The Colours now had the assistance of the wind, and from a loose scrum at the Blues’ twenty-five Laing and another Kaikorai player dribbled through to Lindsay, who snapped up the ball from their feet and found the line near halfway. Good kicking by Francis-and then Lindsay saw the Blue backs link up in passing,'Bush handing .on to M'Kenzie, who ran along his right wing and centred. It was a good move, but it broke down. Francis was varying his play well, and was being well fed by the Kaikorai pack. He got in a nice line-finder, and play went through to the Blues’ left corner. Lucy took the ball from the throw in and bustled hs way' to Lindsay, and then gave Bartlett a pass and a try. Francis missed the goal kick. 9 —-5. The spell had been 10 minutes in progress. The hill forwards were keeping the opposing pack very busy, but the respective rearguards could not link up in the passing rushes. Lindsay missed with a penalty, and Ross returned with a beautiful linefiinder. The Colours again worked play to the Blue line, and Braithwaite potted without success, the Blues forcing. Once more the Colours attacked. Francis dribbled away from a scrum and Perry carried on the movement, picked up near the line, and grounded the ball as he was collared by Lindsay. Francis kicked a goal. 14—5. Brathwaite missed a good chance after he had cut into the defence by holding on too long, and a free kick to the Blues helped to ease the pressure. A fine cross kick by Ross had the Blues in trouble again, and Francis potted without success. Kaikorai kept the Blues penned at their twenty-five. The Blue backs were coming away with spasmodic attacks, but the solid tackling of Laing, Braithwaite, and Ross stifled the movements before they got far. Braithwaite brought Bush down with a great tackle as the Blue three-quarter raced through, and the Colours again took play to the Blues’ line. The hill pack were hooking the ball from nearly every scrum, and tbeir backs were making judicious use of the line. Bush got offside, and Francis just missed with the penalty kick, and immediately after the Colours were given a free kick right in front of the goal, Francis sending the ball between the posts. 17 —5 The game ended shortly after. Roas was caught just in time as he cut through to the goal posts, and then Lindsay was driven back over his own line and collared, a force down resulting. Kaikorai 17 points. University A .... 5 points. Mr H. C. Williamson was the referee.

SOUTHERN v. DUNEDIN. The match between Southern and Dunedin, played at Tahuna Park, provided a very ragged display, Southern winning by 17 points to 3. During the first quarter of an hour Dunedin had the winners penned in their own twenty-five, but from then on Southern always had the upper hand, and in the second spell Dunedin was only twice in the Black and Whites' twenty-five. As far as Southern was concerned, it was a day of lost opportunities. The backs were well fed, but time after time bad handling lost them chances of scoring. Dunedin played an effective spoiling game, but it was only the consistently bad passing of the winners which prevented a much larger score. The teams were as follow:—

Southern.—Bolton. Purvis, Sutherland, Casey, Chooquee, Wilson, Simon, Ilore, Inglis, Hill, Wilson, Turner, Buchanan, Carnegie, Cavanagh. Dunedin.—B. Hayes, Martin, Lee, M'Bride, Toomey, J. Hayes, Taiaroa, Young, Amos, Karetai. Miller, Herbert, Dudley, Stevenron, M'Kewen. Southern kicked off against wind and sun, and were iinmediatelj’- driven back into their own territory, where play , remained for the first 10 minutes. Then Here and Cavanagh combined in a good movement, which gained a long stretch of ground. Dunedin quickly returned and Toomey kicked a penalty from a long shot straight in front. Dunedin 3, Southern nil. From the kick off Southern immediately attacked, and a bright passing movement ended in Sutherland being brought down a yard from the line. Southern quickly took the offensive again, and at the end of a loose rush Simon forced his way across near the corner. Bolton's kick failed. Dunedin 3, Southern 3. Southern came away in several good rushes, Hore leading the forwards well. The Dunedin defence held, however, Toomey on one occasion bringing off an excellent save. At last, after several chances had been lost through bad handling, Sutherland went across in a good position. Bolton converted. Southern 8, Dunedin 3. From the kick off the 'ball went, out near the corner, and after a brief scramble Southern forced. Lee went off with a shoulder injury during the spell, and was replaced by Wesley. _ Southern immediately attacked at the start of the second spell and kept play continuously in Blue territory. The backs were being well served with the ball, but chance after chance was thrown away by bad handling. At length Casey picked up in a scramble near the line and dived past a couple of tackles to score well out. Bolton’s kick failed. Southern 11, Dunedin 3. The Black and Whites continued to hold the upper hand. Bolton fielded cleverly and kicked down the line, following up fast. The Dunedin backs fumbled,

and Bolton picked up. a couple of yards from the line and scored wide out. He failed* to-, convert. Southern 14, Dunedin 3. A minute later Cavanagh marked well, out in front of the posts, drop-kicking a fine.goal. Southern 17, Dunedin 3. Young went off with an injured ankle. When Bolton tried a cross-kick Miller secured and dashed- to the opposing twenty-five, and Southern had a turn on defence. Scrambling play followed until- the final whistle was-sounded with the scores:—

Southern' . 17 points. Dunedin 3 points. Mr J. Peat was the referee. UNIVERSITY B v. ALHAMBRA. University B and Alhambra tried conclusions on Logan Park. The teams were:—

University B.—Nicholson, Hubbard, Dovi, Salt, Dunmv Lowndes, Blyth, MTlroy, Bannat-yne, Begg, Chapman, Summers, Thomson-, Small, Sutherland. Alhambra.—W. Griffin, Williamson. Callendar, Wilson, Johnston, T. Griffin, Didham, Berry, Ramage, Stichbury, Davis, M'Kewen, Campbell, Souter, Frood. Alhambra kicked off, and the- ball was well returned, play taking place in Alhambra ground. The Alhambra backs were then instrumental in shifting play to within 10 yards of the University line. Another Alhambra run started from a scrum, but the opposing backs came up fast and the danger was at an end. Williamson made a capital run, but was pushed out. Alhambra continued to attack, the backs doing splendid combined work. Didham was making off strongly, but was grassed six yards in front of the posts. From a line out the ball went to the Alhambra backs, but this time the passing tactics failed owing to smart tackling, and Salt kicked out at the twenty-five. Nicholson, with a good kick, found the line well past the middle line, but an interchange of kicks Ghded in Alhambra’s favour, a line out following near the University quarter-line. The ball went back to the Alhambra territory, but the University forwards retaliated with spirit, and play was soon in the Alhambra ground. Loose play followcd-in which Hubbard took the ball close to the Alhambra line, and Blyth managed to cross neap the corner to score. Nicholson’s kick was not a success. University B 3 points. Alhambra nil. Again the students pressed hard, and Alhambra n', aa kept , busy to avert another score, fl he Blues’ forwards were giving away no chances at this juncture. Play was fairly even fo r the remainder of tlie spell, but no other score was made.

Alhambra swept play to the University line on the resumption and Souter had a shot at goal from a penalty, but it was too low. From a scrum at halfway, the ball came out to Alhambra, Callander dashing away till opposed by Nicholson. When he kicked, Williamson was well up and in a hard race he beat Nicholson for the ball and scored. Souter failed to convert. Alhambra 3, University 3. Alhambra took the ball again to the Blue line. Berry and Stichbury showing up prominently. A line-out near the Blue line saw the ball go to University, who cleared, and Griffen had a pot at goal from well out, the ball hitting the crossbar and bouncing back into play. A long linekick by Nicholson and a good dash by Sutherland put University on the attack, but Alhambra kicked down again and Nicholson forced. At this stage Berry (Alhambra) had to leave the field, Earle going on. Shortly afterwards Wilson made a great rush round his opponents and scored behind the posts. Souter converted. Alhambra 8, University B 3. A couple of Alhambra passing rushes were held up just in time, and then Dovi, Sutherland, and Salt transferred play to the Alhambra twenty-five. Just on time W. Griffin (full-back) secured possession and dashing up, transferred to Johnston, who sent it back to him, and he scored well out. Souter’s kick was successful and the game ended with the score: Alhambra .. ’.. .. 13 points University B .. .. 3 points Mr J. D. Fletcher was the referee.

PIRATES v. TAIERI. A small crowd gathered a| Mosgiel on Saturday to see the game between Pirates and Taieri. A cold wind blowing down the ground made conditions unpleasant, and gave Taieri a decided advantage in the first spell, but they failed to make the best use of it. Ou the change round Pirates practically took charge of the game, Robilliard getting across at the corner three times in 20 minutes. In the final stages of the game the wind died down, and Taieri livened up, but Pirates were in an unassailable position, and eventually won by 18 points >to 9. The teams were as follow:—

Taieri. —Brow, Duff, Stevenson, Lindsay. Liddle, Bathgate, Thompson, Dyer, Moffatt. Findlay, M'Leod, Finlayson, Scott, Muirhead, Broadley. Pirates. —Walker, Allen, Giles, Robilliard, Todd, Joyce, Miller. Waddell, Hill, Duff. Miler, Gordon Hook, Smith, Fitzgerald. Pirates kicked off with the sun in their faces, and with the wind against them.. The Taieri forwards carried play to the Pirates’ twenty-five, where, following a few minutes’ tight plav. Findlay kicked a penalty goal from well out. Taieri 3 points, Pirates nil. Giles received the ball from a passing rush, and kicked through to the Taieri full-back, who failed to field it, and the home team was in trouble, but the forwards came round and saved. Bathgate transferred play to the other end of tlie field with an excellent line kick. From a penalty at the twenty-five Findlay had another shot at goal, but missed. Following the drop out, the Pirates backs opened out in passing, Robilliard making a strong run up the line before being pulled down. The attack swung across field, and Giles cut through before handing on' to Allen, who raced over at the corner. Giles’s kick, though a good one, fell short. Taieri set up a hot attack on the Blacks’ line, but the Pirates backs were handling the ball with great confidence, and were kicking to the line well. From a scrum Bathgate received the ball from Broadley, and went round on the blind side, passing to Thompson, who sent on to Lindsay, the latter kicking when jammed on the line. The wind carried the ball over the goal line, and Pirates forced. Taieri kept up the attack till the Pirates backs, who were throwing the ball about well, opened out in passing. Joyce made a nice opening

before sending on to Giles, who beat his man and gave Robilliard a clear run in. Giles failed with the kick. Pirates 6 pointe, Taieri 3 points. Taieri attacked again, Pirates being hard pressed. Findlay failed in an attempt to kick a goal from a penalty at the twenty-five, but a few moments later, from another penalty, in about the same position, he sent the ball between the posts. Giles cut through the Taieri defence, and sent Robilliard away, but the latter was jammed on the line. He passed infield, but got well offside a minute later, and Taieri cleared from the resultant penalty kick. The Blacks continued to attack, and Fitzgerald passed out from the ruck to Robilliard, who dashed across. Giles failed with the kick, and the half time whistle went immediately after. Play had been in progress for only a few minutes when Robilliard raced over at the corner, after all the backs had handled. Walker failed to convert. Pirates 12 points, Taieri 6 points. The Taieri forwards attacked strongly for a few minutes, but the Pirates’ backs rushed play to the other end of the field, where, frojn scrambling play near the corner, 'lobilliard picked up and -went across. Walker’s kick went slightly astray. Pirates by now had a definite ascendancy. Robilliard gathered in a high pass from Giles after all the backs had handled and scored. Walker failed to convert. The Taieri forwards had a turn at attack, and a desperate struggle took place on the Pirates’ line, but the Blacks’ defence held. Taieri came back a moment later, and fumbling by Walker allowed Stevenson to pick up and strike for the line. He was brought down, but Thompson picked up and fell across. Findlay’s kick went astray. Even play followed at midfield for a time, till the Taieri forwards carried play to the Pirates’ line, where a scrum infringement almost in front of the goal posts gave Bathgate a chance to land a goal, but his kick went outside the posts. Pirates were nearly across, on several occasions in the last minute or two, but their attacks were repelled, and the game ended: Pirates 18 points. Taieri 9 points. Mr G. Marston was the referee. ZINGARI-RICHMOND v. UNION. The game between Lingari-Riclnnond and Union was played at Montecillo on Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the Colours by 6 points to 3 points after a very poor'exhibition of football, which was further marred by a cold southerly wind. The teams took the field as follow:—

Zingari-Richmond.—Foote, Stevenson, Cassidy, Procter, Cranefield, Caradus, Rapson, Garside, Sanderson, M'Natty, Pivett, Morrison, Douglas, Standring, Deuchrass. Union.—Allen, M'Cullough, Silver, Henderson, Churchill, Smith, Lumb, Johnson, M'Queen, Morgan, Flawn, Collier. Hay, Lang. Turner. Union kicked off and from a scrum Jie Colours hooked the ball, Cranefield and Caradus indulging in a good passing bout, which Silver broke up with a fine line kick. Stevenson broke into passing by the Reds and kicked to Allen, who found tie line at halfway. Hay and Lang were at the head of a Maroon forward rush to the Colours’ line, a force kick bringing relief. The Maroon forwards were giving the Colours’ line, a free kick bringing relief After Churchill had missed with two or three free kicks, Garside,’ Deuchrass, and Rivett led a Colours’ forward rush to the Union twenty-five, where, after passing among the backs, Procter knocked on when in a likely position. The Colours’ forwards were now combining better, and after carrying play to the Union line, a serum was formed, Rapson receiving, passed out smartly to Cranefield to Caradus, who, when right on the line, handed on to Stevenson, who had an easy run in for a try at the corner. Foote’s kick at goal missed. Zingari 3 points, Union ail. From the kick-off, the Colours set up another attack on the Union line, Allen bringing relief with a good kick. Not to be denied, the Colours’ forwaids, led by the veteran Garside, set up another attack on the Maroon line, a free kica bringing respite. Union were the next to show out, and after a nice passing rush between Smith, Churchill, Silvci, and M'Cullough, the last-named was nearly over at the corner. From the en suing line-out play the Colours were forced. Rivett and M'Natty led a counter attack, but Silver, picking up well, made a fine solo dash, putting Union on the attack again. From a scrum in front of the posts, the Maroons were awarded a free kick, Churchill having no difficulty in equalising the scores. Zingari 3 points, Union 3 points. The half-time whistle sounded immediately afterwards. Upon the resumption of play, Union resumed the offensive, but it was shortlived. The Colours’ backs, playing with more dash and determination, began to pass the ball about more freely, and first Trocter and then Stevenson were nearly over after passing. Hay broke into Zingari passing right on the line and carried play to halfway, where some hard work ensued, M'Cullough going off injured. The Union forwards carried on right to the line, where over-eagerness lost them a certain try, a free kick bringing muchneeded relief to the Colours. The Colours fought back to the opposing twenty; five, where, from a scrum. Rapson secured and worked the blind side, passed out to Caradus, to Stevenson, who scored a good try near the corner flag. Foote failed to add the major points. Zingari 6 points, Union 3 points. The Union backs, in turn, came away in a nice passing bout. Smith being nearly over right under the posts. Again the Colours’ backs swept into motion, Cranefield and Caradus making a good run to the Maroon line, where Smith cut into passing, and transferred play' back to halfway. Both sides were now talcing turns at attack, with Union having the better of the exchanges. The last rally by the Colours’ forwards ended in Rivett being grassed a few inches short of the line. When the whistle went a few minutes later, the Colours were pressing, and the scores were:

Zingari-Richmond 6 points. Union 3 points. Mr J. Hayes was referee. SECOND GRADE. Alhambra A 6, Pirates A 6. Alhambra B 8, Ravensbourne nil.

THIRD GRADE. Kaikorai 13, Training College 5, Southern 3, High School 3. Zingari A 29, Union nil. Training College 19, Pirates B 3. Alhambra 37, University F 3. FOURTH GRADE. M'Glashan 13, Ravensbourne 3. Union 29, Christian Brothers nil. FIFTH GRADE. Dunedin B 6, High School 3. Alhambra 6, Zingari 5. SIXTH GRADE. Southern 3, Zingari nil. IN OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND. Training College 11, College Rifles 6. Manukau 21, City 8. Grammar 28, Marist 11. University 8, Grafton 3. Ponsonby 13, Technical 8. WELLINGTON. Wellington 19, University 14. Old Boys 13, Petone 10. Marist 14. Athletic 5. Hutt 14, Oriental 6. Eastbourne 24, Berhampore 6. Poneke 47, Miramar nil. Clarke, Eastbourne full-back, received concussion and was spent to hospital. MANAWATU. United 7, Kiatoa nil. Feilding 9, Feilding Old Bovs 8. Massey College 12, P.N. Old' Boys 11. CHRISTCHURCH. Merivale 10, University 9. Christchurch 18, Linwood 13. Albion 14. Old Boys 6. Sydenham 17, Athletic 3. TIMARU. Old Boys 47, Zingari nil. Star 6, Temuka 5. Celtic 6, Waihi nil. BEBBINGTON SHIELD MATCH PAHIATUA, June 24. Bush retained the Bebbington Shield, drawing with Rangitikei—nine points all. The ground was heavy and the ball greasy. The game was the most exciting witnessed here fop some seasons. The first spell was remarkably even and finished with the score six all. Harre scored for Rangitikei and Hartley kicked a penalty goal M'Carthy and J. Galvin scored for Bush. Early in the second spell Gallagher scored a sensational try for the challengers, but Bush equalised a few minutes before time. Harris scoring. The Bush forwards held a slight superiority. The Rangitikei backs showed great enterprise.

INTERCOLLEGIATE MATCH. WANGANUI, June 24. The annual-match between Wanganui Collegiate School and Technical College, played here to-day, resulted in a victory for Technical College by 11 points to 3. The teams were fairly even, and there was much spoiling, so that the game lacked the expected brilliancy. INTER-COLLEGIATE MATCH. CHRISTCHURCH, June 27. In the annual Rugby fixture St. Bede’s College beat Christ’s College by 8 pointe to 5. ENGLISH RUGBY UNION. MONEY IN NEW ZEALAND. LONDON, June 26. The Rugby Union’s accounts reveal that £394 is held on deposit in New Zealand, owing to loss of exchange if transferred to England.

OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND THE TEAMS SELECTED. The Otago selectors (Messrs D. Stuart, A. M'Donald, and Dr Perry) have chosen the following team to represent Otago against Southland at Invercargill on July 1 Full-back.—R. Bush (University). Three-quarters.—J. A. M'Kenzie (University), L. Giles (Pirates), W. Allen (Pirates). Five-eighths.—W. R. M'Kechnie (University), W. Bathgate (Taieri). Half-back.—H. Simon (Southern). Forwards.—Front row, H. Hodge (University), R. Souter (Alhambra); lock, R. F.JVVilson (Southern); supports, R. Allan (Kaikorai), C. Finlayson (Taieri); back row, J. Hore (Southern), V. Watts (Kaikorai); wing-forward, V. Cavanagh (Southern) .Reserves.—Backs: C. C. Cook (University); forwards, W. Noble (Pirates). The following team has been selected to represent Southland: — Full-back. —Porter (Western). Three-quarters. — F. Townsend (Eastern), A. M'Kay (Blues), Geddes (Pirates). Five-eighths.—Niven (Blues), D. Grant (Eastern). Half-back.—Ussher (Eastern). Forwards. —Front row, Donnelly (Star), C. George (Blues) ; lock, Southern (Blues); side row, Murphy (Central), Purdue (Star); back row, Fowle (Western), Metcalfe (Pirates); wing-forward, Agnew (Eastern). Hodge has notified the selectors that he will be unable to play for Otago against Southland on Wednesday. Hore will now be played in the front row with Souter. Noble (Pirates) was the emergency picked by the selectors.

P. W. L. D. Pts. J Flag Pts. F. A. Kaikorai .. .. 9 7 1 1 132 53 15 University A.. 8 1 — 135 42 14 Southern 9 6 1 2 91 20 14 Alhambra 9 6 2 I 101 42 13 Pirates .. .. 9 4 3 2 129 76 10 Zingari .. .. 9 4 4 1 69 69 9 Taieri ,. 9 2 7 ——. 44 110 4 Union .. .. 9 2 7 — 29 121 4 University B.. 8 1 6 1 63 121 3 Dunedin .. .. 9 1 8 — 25 164 o