Prospects for Japan.

The selector of the team to visit Japan at the end of this year watched the game on Saturday, and perhaps he noticed a few tourists doing their preliminaries.

Russell was 'Varsity's best forward. The pack would be improved tremendously if it had a few more workers of his stamp.

Blacker led the team well, but a head injury handicapped this forward's usual good work. For a big man he is very fast.

Chesterman and Eade both played well in the loose, but Hutchinson slipped past them too often.

Lima showed spasmodic bursts. He was beaten for the ball in most of the set scrums.

Wild at centre showed speed off the mark, coolenss, and initiative. He may take Caughey's place in the N.Z.U. team.

Missen should be worth a place in the five-eighths when Rae returns to his post.

Tricklebank was safe and sure with most of his kicks, and his judgment is generally very accurate.