YOUTH AND SPORT
Sir, — There is no doubt that on a percentage basis of population New Zealand compares favourably with other countries in sport. Suggestions as to how to improve the standard of our national game of Rugby by lessons of the immediate past are always commendable. Too much limelight cannot be given to the coming .All Blacks. I would suggest that in Rugby we start from our schools, offer prizes for goalkicking, drop-kicking, scrum formations, hookers* etc. Institute com*, jtitions on such lines and stage the winning teams on days of important matches. Surely our old retired tophole players, ex-AU Blacks in various towns, could visit the schools and impart their knowledge, thus assisting to cultivate the finer points which count to-day. Similarly in cricket, an exhibition of youths in bowling, styles of batting, fielding, etc., could be well staged. 1 hope this contribution will catch the eyes of Rugby and cricket officials as a suggestion. I for one would gladly offer a prize to the star performer in such competitions. 3D.J.Y.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 461, 17 September 1928, Page 8
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