Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 1, No. 21 October 5, 1938
Rugby — College V. Weir House
Rugby
College V. Weir House.
Brookie, in accordance with established tradition, started the game with a well placed kick into a strong northerly.
The Weir House boys obviously strung to high tension for the occasion and forgetful of formalities, set off after the haggis with much of that spirit which made the Varsity team of '28. A slight explanation by referee Kirk-Burnand and the customary scrum went down at half-way while Brookie galloped off the field fearful of what slaughter he might have initiated.
Early in the game. Harpur was prominent with determined runs and was rewarded later with two tries.
With Taylor in the front row, the College backs received plenty of ball and Carey at half was getting his passes away nicely but attempted individualism spoilt many opportunities.
Although handicapped by the inability of their forwards to secure the ball from the set scrums, the Weir backs handled exceptionally well and made several penetrating dashes. Tommy Larkin, complete with gloves, was observed on one occasion playing ring-a-rosies with Stan Eade.