Fencing

This is one sport where Victoria can always be relied upon to perform well and 1970 was no exception with Vic finishing top again.

Victoria finished second in the Men's Epee defeating Auckland 11-5, Massey 10-6 and losing to Otago 7-9. However, in the Men's foils Vic beat Auckland 13-3, Massey 15-1 and Otago 11-5.

Vic also won the Men's sabre beating Auckland 13-3 and Otago 11-5.

Vic's female fencers continued this row of success by winning the Women's foils, defeating Auckland 10-6 and Otago 10-6.

Vic's reps were: V. McLean, S. Norris, J. Stacey, S. Grant. Taylor, A.. Apathy (Women);. G. Strati, R. Hayman, A. Leo, M. McCaffery (Men).

A. Leo was also selected tor the N.Z.U. Fencing team who competed against a Wellington Provinces team.

Three members W. Moyes, J Walls, R. Shuker were selected for the N.Z.U. team.