Unsuccessful Challenge

Poverty Bay's challenge for the Ranfurly Shield was unsuccessful at McLean Park, Napier, on August 3. The final score was 21 points to five in favour of Hawke's Bay.

The Poverty Bay forwards were set a tough task against their Hawke's Bay counterparts, while the backs performed well. John Collins's brilliant try in the final minute of the game was the highlight of the! match for Poverty Bay players and supporters.

John Collins lifts the ball from the ground after his great try.

Graeme Allen kicks for touch in the 21st minute of the game.

Tom Hindmarsh runs down the side-line to a descending ball while Hawke's Bay's Gary Condon leaps for it.

Tuta Taare and Graeme Allen are in support as Gary Hayes kicks.

Pat Ransley leaves the field with injury in the first half after showing up well.

Waiting for a throw-in are Poverty Bay forwards Grant Allen, Nui Tibble, Graeme Allen, Jim Kouka and Brian McCallion, and Hawke's Bay forwards A. Meech, H. Meech, Kaaran Crawford, Kel Tremain and Gary Condon.

Grant Allen takes off with the ball after getting it from Hiki Swann who was tackled by A. Meech. Kel Tremain is behind them while Hawke's Bay half-back, Hepa Paewai, races across.

What it was all about!

Kaaran Crawford takes the ball in one of the line-outs which Hawke's Bay won by 22 to seven.

Pride of place in a parade through Napier in the morning was taken by "Hawkeye", a magpie of some repute.

A couple of the signs which were seen in support of the Poverty Bay team.

Massed Poverty Bay supporters at the game.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 170 : August 14, 1968

Unsuccessful Challenge