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

Second Fifteen Rugby

Second Fifteen Rugby

Considering that there were a number of senior players in the second fifteen—now playing Junior A grade—a better display was expected last Saturday in the first match. The team was decisively beaten by Marist.

The forwards gained possession of the ball throughout and combined well as a pack in the second half.

Prominent—especially in the loose—were Corkill and Clenden. Playing out of position on the wing, the latter scored a meritorious try.

In the backs Carey played very pluckily and Greig kicked well. But on the whole back play lacked combination and penetration and there seemed little inclination to tackle. The team "has the makings" however, and under the keen guidance of Coach Fred Mackin should do him credit in future games.