SPRINGBOKS IN AUSTRALIA.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 June 1921, Page 3

SPRINGBOKS IN AUSTRALIA.

VICTORY OVER NEW SOUTH WALES. TWENTY-FIVE POINTS TOTTEN. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Juno 26, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, June 26. The Springboks defeated New South Wales by 25 to 10 in the presence of 20,000 spectators. The teams were:— Springboks.—Full-Back, G. P. Morkel; three-quarters, A. van Heerden, W. Clarkson, I. Weepena, C. Meyer; halves, J. M’chau, J. Du Kosh; forwards, T. Pienaar, W. H. Morkel, It. Morkel, Harry Morkel, M. Ellis, F. W. Melliss, T. Kruger, P. J. Mostert. New South Wales.—Full-back, C. Worthllng; three-quarters, K. Carr, W. L. Wogan, R. Lane; five-eighths, N. Mlngay, ; half, A. Walker; forwards, T. Davis, D. Fowles, T. Smith, J. Holdsworth, W. Friend, J. Thorn, V. Dunn, C. Fox. It rained throughout the gaune, which was consequently devoid of the sparkle and brilliancy which was anticipated. The first stages were stubbornly contested, the visitors demonstrating their superiority in combined effort in both the vnhguard and back division. Van Heerden, hurdles champion at the Olympic Games, played a dazzling wing game, scoring five tries by clever, individualism, though he was opposite to Lane, who is somewhat weak on the defence. At halftime the score was: Springboks 13 (two tries by Van Heerden and one by Meyer, G. Morkel converting two) to New South- Wales 3 J (Mlngay kicking a penalty goal). After Van Heerden added three additional tries for the Springboks In the second session. Carr (the New South Wales sprint champion) exchanged places with Lane, and this terminated Van Heerden’s scoring. New South Wales strenuously endeavored to get moving, but the solid and determined tackling of the Springboks' forwards effectually blocked open play. Loose play in New South Wales twenty-five gave Meyer a further opening, which he accepted, making the total 25 to 3, after which New South Wa.le% per medium of Carr, charged the Springboks’ territory, the latter ultimately accepting a return from the full-back near the touch and sprinting across and scored. Nothling dropped and kicked a field goal, making the final score:—

South Africa 25 New South Wales. *•••«•• 10 WAIRARAPA BEAT BUSH. By Telegraph.— Tress Association. Masterton, Last Night. The Wairarapa representatives defeated Rush on Saturday by 23 to 12. The scores indicate the merits of the teams. WELLINGTON RESULTS. Wellington, Last Night. Rugby results are:— Berhampore 6 v. Markst 5; Fetone 3G v. Wellington 6; Oriental 10 v. Poneke 9; Athletic 29 v. Selwyn 8. LEAGUE GAME. WELLINGTON BEAT CANTERBURY. Christchurch, June 25. After a fast and open game the Rugby League representative match between Canterbury and Wellington resulted in a win for the visitors by 21 to 15. The opposing forwards were fairly evenly matched, but the Wellington backs were better than Canterbury’s rearguard. AUSTRALIA BEAT NEW ZEALAND. By Telegraph.—-Press Assn.—Copyright. Received June 2G, 5.5 p.m. Brisbane, June 26. At League football Australia defeated New Zealand by 6 points to 5. FIXTURES. SENIOR B. July 2.—lnglewood v. Star, at New Plymouth ; Old Boys v. Eltlram, at Elthaim; Okato, a bye. July 9. —-Eltham v. Inglewood, at Inglewood; Okato v. Star, at New Plymouth; Old Boys, a bye. July 23.—01 d Boys v. Okato, at Okato; Eltham v. Star, at Eltham; Inglewood, a bye. July 30.—01 d Boys v. Inglewood, at New Plymouth; Okato v. Eltham, at Rahotu; Star, a bye. August 6.—01 d Boys v. Star, at New Plymouth; Okato v. Inglewood, at Inglewood; Eltham, a bye. SECOND GRADE. July 2.—Clifton v. Tukapa, at Western Park, 3 p.m.; Star v.. Old Boys, Recreation Grounds, 1.30 p.m.; Lcpperton, bye. July 9.—Lepperton v. Clifton, at Waitara, 3 p.<m.; Old Boys v. Tukapa, at Recreation Grounds, 1.30 p.m.; Star, a bye.