Bright Back Play.

There was plenty of bright play in the Backs, with Victoria receiving more opportunities owing to hooking superiority in the serums. Carey at half was harassed by the fast Te Aute forwards but managed to get the ball away cleanly to Larkin and Jeffs at five-eights. The inside backs handled well and the three-quarters were not starved.

Tricklebank at centre played a very fine game and often burst through to make openings for the wings. He scored one try and kicked a field goal.

Mahood a forward playing on the wing went exceptionally well and showed plenty of dash. Burton also run well and scored a try at the end of a passing rush. Both wingers were opposed by very good men in the Te Aute team.

Greig at full-back was one of the stars of the game and gave a faultless display. He was cool, took the ball well and gained large stretches of ground with his kicking.