Salient. An organ of student opinion at Victoria College Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 2, No. 7 May 3, 1939

Rugby Win

Rugby Win

Sporting their new uniform in which white shorts have replaced the traditional black, the Victoria College senior fifteen lived up to their spick and span appearance by running up nineteen points in snappy fashion to Eastbourne's three in the opening game of the season.

Four tries figured in the total which adequately represented the superiority of the all green fifteen who played with purpose and vim. At full back Kissell was safe and reliable but his goal kicking was not up to the standard of his general play. The three-quarters. Young, a real flyer from Duntroon Military College. Tricklebank at centre, and O'Regan were very sound and Rae at the base of the scrum was despite lack of protection by Varsity's pack, the same nippy and Adams at first five-eighths showed real promise and should do well. Belts at second five-eighths had a hard day and it is too early to Judge how he will go Mare protection must be given to the insides by the Varsity pack.

Individually the green forwards were very impressive. As a scrimmaging power, however, they were decidedly less impressive. The hooking was poor, seemingly because the scrum lacked balance, thus preventing the Union's best booker from showing his true form. The vigour of the pack, however, overcame the scrimmaging weaknesses and Borrie showed what a good loose forward he is. McVeagh was solid and heady, the type of forward the side needs, whilst Burke led rush after rush. A newcomer, Shannon, was noticeable for good following up and for the general keenness of his play. Meads and McNicol were solid and Eade and Stacey shone occasionally in the open.

Summing up, the 1939 Varsity side gave promise in their opening game of becoming a solid and dashing combination.

—J.A.C.