VISIT OF SPRINGBOKS.
STANDARD OF GAME IN N.Z. Comparison with “Giants of the Past.” Press Association—Copyright. Wellington, April 21. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held today. Addressing the delegates, the outgoing president, Mr. Smith (Bush District) said that the South African team was assured of a most cordial welcome. “There is an inclination amongst a number of uS,” he said, “to adopt an inferiority complex When we discuss our Rugby teams of to-day and compare the presentday players with the giants of the past. With the exception of outstanding players who, unfortunately, only seem to come in decades, I am of the opinion that our players of to-day are just as good and as capable exponents as those of old.” It behoved them all to look to the comfort and welfare of the South Africans during their visit. He hoped that they would carry back only the happiest and most pleasant recollections of their visit.
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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 413, 21 April 1937, Page 5
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160VISIT OF SPRINGBOKS. Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 413, 21 April 1937, Page 5
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