Showing much-improved form and greater individual determination, the Seniors emerged easy winners by 17 to 3 against Petone. For the first try Harpur made an excellent run, beating several men; banded on to Chesterman, who finished off the movement in a very determined manner. The next try, to O'Regan, was the reward of smart following-up. The next try was due to a good run by O'Regan, who banded on for McElwain to score. The final try was the result of an excellent run on the blind side by Wild, who passed infield for Rae to score.

Early in the second half Petone directed a regular barrage of "pots" and free-kicks at the posts. If they had a good kick in the team, it might easily have placed a different complexion on the game.

Individual Players.

Tricklebank was in excellent form with his line-kicks. His place-kicking was still poor. Wild was shifted into first five-eights and immediately speeded up the attack. This position has never been filled satisfactorily this season. Rae maintained his usual good form. Blacker played a solid game and came to light when most needed in the second half. Russell showed good play in the line-outs. Chesterman played with determination. The forwards as a whole played very well. The hooking improved, and there was a better control of the ball in the loose scrums.