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The Spike Golden Jubilee Number May 1949

4. Brief Brilliance—1946

4. Brief Brilliance—1946

It would be fair to say that this small taste of success had prepared no-one for the wonderful year of 1946, for not even the most partisan of page 100 supporters could have foretold that during that year the First XV would, for the third time in the history of the Club, carry off the Jubilee Cup. Yet that is what happened. With the end of the war there was a wonderful spirit abroad—experience was blended with youth, dash with experience, in perfect ratio. The First XV, after a bad start, lost not a single match in the last eleven, defeating Athletic in the final game with almost ridiculous ease, and finishing three points in the lead. Supported by six other teams within the Club, and with an ever-growing band of followers, the First XV proved itself well worthy of its final position and contributed no fewer than nine players to the province's teams. These were: Burke, Greig, Meads, Murphy, Shannon, R. Jacob, D. S. Goodwin, M. F. Radich and A. S. Macleod. Burke, Shannon, Goodwin, Greig and Jacob were awarded New Zealand University Blues for their part in defeating Wellington by 20 points to 14, and Jacob played for New Zealand Maoris. Adding more to the already impressive record of the Club during this year were the Colts XV, who tied for first place in their grade with Marist, after a special final match. It was a marvellous year for the Club.