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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 1, No. 20 September 20, 1938

Rugby

Rugby

The Te Aute Match

The team which made the trip to Waipukurau for the annual game against Te Aute College contained only five seniors the remainder being drawn from the lower grades. The team was not thought to be very strong but rose to the occasion and played fine football.

The Te Aute boys gave one of the bright displays which have come to be expected from them, and a fast and entertaining game resulted in a draw, 10 all.

The Victoria forwads, with Thomas bridges and Creed in the front row secured plenty of ball from the serums thus keeping the Te Aute backs some what subdued. In the loose the Te Aute forwards played with plenty of speed and vim and it was not till late in the game that Victoria's weight began to tell.

Thomas was the best forward in a goal pack and blacker and Shannon also were conspicuous.

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.

Enjoyable Trip.

The trip proved to be most enjoyable for all and the thanks of the Club are due to their hosts the Central Hawkes Ray Rugby Union.

Ruru Shield Game

Super[unclear: rio] weight and experience told in the annual Ruru Shield game between Weir House and Best of Varsity at Kelbarn Park on Saturday the Rest winning by 14—6.

From the time that Mr. Brook hurt his [unclear: be] in Kicking off until the [unclear: mudbespattend] warriors left the field after the [unclear: tiadn] whistle and entertaining game held the interest of the large gathering of spectators.

"Salient" feels that a special review of the game is called for but for reason of space we are unable to publish it in this issue. It will appear next week.