THE ‘THIRD TEST.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1921, Page 5

THE ‘THIRD TEST.

ALL BLACKS IN TRAINING. A SPLENDID TEAM. By Telegraph —Press Association Wellington, Sept: 14. In view of the criticisms of the. Springboks on the travelling arrangements for the Nelson match, the_ NewZealand Union has called, on the Nelson Union for an explanation. In reply to a resolution by the Canterbury Union condemning the New Zealand Union’s handling of the match against New South Wales at Christchurch, the latter has asked Canterbury to. give details of the allegations. The trainer of the All Blacks is highly pleased with the condition of the men. and considers that the team for Saturday will be the best New Zealand has put in the field. If t’he Africans can beat them he considers they can beat anyone. Mr. Griffiths states that the team is practically picked now, but the names will not be announced till Friday afternoon. A forecast of the selection by one authority is:—Backs: Full-back, Kingston; three-quarters, Steel, Ford, and probably Siddells as third three-quarter; five-eighths, Ifwerson and Fea; half, Roberts; forwards, Fogarty. Duncan, Moffitt, McLean, West. Richardson Fletcher, witli Bellis or Donald wing. The local union has agreed to make Wednesday’s match v. Auckland, and also the Otago match, Ranfurly Shield contests, subject to the approval of the New Zealand’Union.