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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 18, No. 5. April 30, 1954

Rugby . . . — The Mixture as Before

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Rugby . . .

The Mixture as Before

Victoria started the season with a good if somewhat lucky win over Oriental. With the [unclear: dn] marks of the Jubilee Cup still present in the trophy cupboard in the main lobby the team hopes to Join the select group of teams who have won the trophy in three consecutive seasons. Our team still looks like a Who's Who in Wellington football and with the inclusion of Jack Smith we have on paper-strength the correct ingredients for an all-conquering combination. Many of our players can reasonably expect inclusion in the N.Z.U. team to play the Aussie Universities and only a few less will be included in the Wellington rep. team when it brings the Shield back front its sojourn in Christchurch.

Saturday's game showed that many of the forwards will be more efficient when they become titter. As was to be expected from the first game of the season points came more from the efforts of individuals than from organised teamwork. It may be a coincidence but without D. B. G. McLean in the front row Varsity got very little ball in the second spell although they got a fair share in the first half. Peter Osborne seemed a little hit hesitant at full buck, after his severe head injury of last season. After a game or so we hope to see him back to the standard which earned him consideration for the All Black trials.

The All Black members of the side were again the stars but Oliver on the flank did not come up to expectations.

The team has the advantage of having played together for two years and of having won the Cup in those two season. They are unfortunate in that any performance below that of excellent is regarded as a sure sign that they are on the downgrade. But having defeated Oriental who in all probability will be the second best team in the competition. Varsity can look forward to being the guests of the W.R.F.U, again at the dinner given for the Jubilee Cup winners.

Sports Editor.