SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20268, 10 August 1937, Page 11

SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM.

SPELL AT MASTERTON. PREPARING FOR TEST. I FEWER ENTERTAINMENTS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) MASTERTON, Monday. Looking a trifle jaded as the result of their strenuous tour, the Springboks arrived in Masterton this afternoon from Wellington and they -will remain here until Thursday, training in preparation for the first test at Wellington next Saturday. The party was met and weloomed by the Mayor, Mr Jordan, Mr Henry Booth, patron of the Wairarapa Rugby Union, Mr A. G. Corskie, president, Mr G. H. Perry, a former president, Mr E. MoKenzie, secretary, and a member of the New Zealand selection committee, Mr G. D. Wilson, chairman of the management committee Mr J. C. D. Ma'ckley, a member of the committee, and Mr L. Roach, Wairarapa senior selector. Relaxation Enjoyed. A/fter lunch at their hotel the Springboks divided up Into parties and were taken for shooting and golfing, or on a visit to the sawmill at Mikl Mild. Transport was provided bv members of the Young Farmers’ Club. The visitors appeared thoroughly to enjoy the relaxation provided by the outings, and members of the shooting party, which inoluded D. Craven, vice-cap-tain, came home with tangible results of their afternoon’s sport. This evening the players were entertained at the theatre, while others enjoyed billiards at the Soldiers’ Club. " While the players 'greatly appreciate the hospitality of the Masterton people and would like to meet everyone,” said Mr J. Pr§nderville, president of the Wellington Rugby Union, who is staying with the team at the Empire Hotel, “it must be remembered that they are to train, and naturally want to have as much time as they oan to themselves.” Limelight Not Sought. The players certainly do not appear to seek the limelight and after dinner to-night most of them assembled in the private sitting room, keeping very much to themselves. To-morrow morning the Springboks will visit the properties of Mr W. Howard Booth at Middle Run, and Sir William Perry at Penrose. In the afternoon they will train at Memorial Park at 2.30 o’clock. No restriction will be placed on admission to the park, although naturally the players want the field kept as clear as possible. The injured members of the team are stated to be making splendid progress. Football is the primary concern of these Springboks and entertainment appears to be a secondary consideration. Their only publlo appearanoe at night while in Masterton will be at the Masterton Football Club’s dance In the Municipal Hall on Wednesday night. They have regretfully declined to accept an invitation to attend another dance to-morrow night. GREYMOUTH MATCH. COMBINED TEAM PICKED. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) GREYMOUTH, Monday. The combined Builer-West Coast team to meet the Springboks on August 25 at Greymouth has been selected as follows: Fullback.—G. Gilbert (West Coast). Threoquarters.—J. Hill (Duller), A. Strachan (Bullcr), R. Roberts (West Coast). Five-eighths.—w. Mann (West Coast), B. Stewart (Buller). Halfback.—M. Davidson (West Coast). Forwards.—J. Lake (Buller), G. Orman (Buller), R. Kirkwood (West Coast), G. Mason (Buller), G. Wilson (Buller), R. King (West Coast), M. Scandrett (West Coast), P. Garden (West Coast). TAUPIRI SUCCESSFUL. ROVERS DEFEATED B—6. (Special to Times.) TAUPIRr, Sunday. Tauplrl continued Its recent run of successes when, at Ngaruawahia, Rovers were beaten by s points to 6 in an uninteresting game. Shortly artcr play commenced Rovers were awarded a penalty. Young kicking a One goal m the race or a high wind From this point to half-time the ball was seldom oui or the vlsltirs’ twenty-five The home team secured two tries in “quick succession when Pene and Wilson scored arter ftno back movements, Wilson converting one try with a beautirul kick from the side line. Half-time came with the score In Taupirl’s ravour by s points to After the spell Young fielded a high ball and evaded O’Hearn's tackle to score well out. The kick Tailed. The home barks staged a line movement and carried play to Rovers’ line, where Wilson was tackled and had to leave the field with a dislocated shoulder. This was i severe blow to the home team as Wilson’s'kick - times' ” rePponslb,e for savln l? many overtaken by"* Pene and a sure tr.v° was ;rßov^ further score* 11 * 1 t! ‘ e Bra,nc o,ulca with no Mr C. Twining was referee. MANIAPOTO DEFEATED. PLAY AT OTOROHANGA. (Special to Times.) OTOROHANGA, Monday. a !!e V U on 'he aiirriHu.il, was witnessed b.v an umiMiaiK large gallery spectators. Otorohanga 10 The footballers* v. hotkey challenge conwMining by \'\ points. Mr ken Gumeron