[unclear: McNicol] and [unclear: Burke]

In the forwards [unclear: McNicol] or Victoria showed on both days what a good forward he is. He was always up with the play. [unclear: Irwin] of Otago was another who deseved all the kudos packmen playing in New Zealand. Burke on Monday save his side a beast [unclear: on] the ball and once again is. A pass to his wing, which resulted in a try and which was given by Burke when in the act of falling headlong was one or the highlights of Monday's game, Trott, Vosaliagi, Campbell (who was unfortunutely injured in Saturday's name) Hansen, Walter, Foreman and Wall were other forwards in the two games who showed to real advantage.

The outstanding impression received from Monday's match was to this observer, the brilliant way [unclear: Simpson] and [unclear: Berghan] worked the blind side of the scrum. What a pity a few halves who run the blind so repeatedly and senselessly could not have seen this game.

The trip to Christchurch was well worth the trouble to those Wellingtonians who made it and incidentally the Christchurch hospitality was all thai could be desired. Ask any of the V.U.C. men.

—J.A.C.

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