THE ALL BLACKS.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 July 1922, Page 5

THE ALL BLACKS.

OPENING OF THE TOUR. NEW SOUTH WALES BEATEN. VICTORY BY 2C POINTS TO 19. By Telegraph.--Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 30, 5.5 pm. Sydney, July 29. Ten thousand witnessed the New Zealand and New South Wales test match to-day in fine and weather. Fitzgerald replaced Svenson, who was taken to hospital, probably suffering from measles. Blackwood played in lieu of Fowles, who was injured during the week. The first half resulted 16 to 12 in favour of New South Wales, which score fairly reflects the respective displays. The final score was: New Zealand 26, New South Wales 19. The ground was somewhat heavy, but not sufficiently so to make the ball greasy. The New South Wales backs participated in a number of fine bursts, but frequently they were swamped by the All Black forwards with the ball at toe. For the blues Sheehan and Wogan scored a try each and Stanley kicked two penalties and one field goal. For New Zealand H- Nicholls, Bellis, Dickinson and Richardson scored a try each. The All Blacks treated the spectators to sparkling three-quarter play after the interval. Ford, racing down the wing dangerously to the full-back, passed in to Richardson, who scored, and Nicholls converted. The blues flung themselves at the visitors in the hope of regaining the lead, and Walker started the line going in his own territory. The ball was handled by the whole of the backs, terminating in Raymond crossing. Stanley failed with the kick. The All Blacks renewed the attack, the forwards and backs delving in vigorously and carrying play to New South Wales’ quarter. Smith got off-side and gave Nicholls an opportunity for a penalty goal, which he accepted. Fast following on by Whyte was rewarded by a bounce beating Not&ling over the blue goal line and Whyte scored. Nicholls failed to convert. Play continued fast and open, with tackling on both sides of a most determined character. The game several times was held up in consequence of injuries to Bellis and Baddeley, the latter. who was replaced by Dickinson, temporarily leaving the field. Play for a period scintillated with bright passing movements. New South Wales twice were narrowly deprived of a score by the deadly tackling of the black three-quarters. Steel bullocked through the ruck and punted down the wing, and beating Nothling for the ball kicked it over the line and scored. Nicholls failed with the kick. From now on play was entirely devoid of “beg pardons.” Walker. Sheehan and Wogan repeatedly assailed New Zealand territory with perfect machine-like combined movements, but Steel. Fitzgerald, Nicholls and Ford repulsed each attempt in a magnificent manner. Play was very fast and exciting, with Bellis twice breaking through and leading his colleagues down field. The whole fifteen blacks shared the honors of victory, thoup/h Steel at times was entitled to special mention. Though winning with a comfortable margin the succeeding tests belong to either side.

THE NEXT MATCH. Received July 31. 12.30 a.m. Sydney, July 30The Metropolitan team to meet the New Zealanders on Wednesday is: G. Walker. J. Black, J. Dawson. E. Newman, W. Jacobs, W. Prentice, L. Mingey, E. Eiby, C. Lindsay, H. Brown. G. McKay, W. Merriott, G. Thorn, R. Elliott, A. Armstrong.