Criticism—W.C.O.B. Game.

The forwards played very well in the first half, and kept going, though not so hard in the second half. With forwards as fast as Burke and Parker, many points should be scored from the loose rucks. Blacker and Meads held the scrum together very ably, and Meads's try was a well-deserved reward for keeping right on the bail. The backs did not have much opportunity owing to the weather conditions, but the tackling was better than it has been. Wild sets a good example in tackling, but should have a few more openings made for him by the inside men as he knows an opening when he sees one and can use it. Larkin again tried for a pot and missed.

If a man takes a drop-kick when he is well supported and his supports have a clear field, he should be absolutely sure of putting the ball over. If he is not sure he must pass the ball on and give the supports a chance to score a try. Larkin has missed three pots in sucession from easy positions when well supported and is spoiling his otherwise good play by doing so.