Taking The Eye

Taking the eye of some of Rugby's top administrators at the Oval on the morning of Saturday, July 19, were these young players of the Elgin and Riverdale teams. An exciting game which resulted in a six-all draw was watched by Messrs Bill Sparkes, convenor of the Maori selectors, Eric Pinker, president N.Z.R.F.U., and Reg Charlton, a Maori selector.

Messrs Sparkes, Pinker and Charlton pictured with the two teams after the game--Riverdale in front and Elgin at back, From left, front row: Basil Franklin, Adrian Rare, Michael Te Hau, Api Haenga, Gregory Sommerville. Second row: John Robinson, Harry Marino, Terry Denham, Michael Fox, Ricky Moeau. Third row: Dawson Tamatea, Ewen Phillips, Martin Winsborough, Ronnie Hinaki, Mark Jamieson. Fourth row: Russell Pilkington, Duncan McIntosh, Patrick Grogan, Philip Solomon and Willy McLean.

Ricky Moeau scores a try for Riverdale.

Api Haenga (Riv) attempts to force his way past Mark Jamieson (Elg).

This ball is mine! Martin Winsborough (Elg) gets the ball in a line-out. Not getting high enough is Michael Te Hau (Riv), centre, while at right is Duncan McIntosh.

Going over for Riverdale's second try is Basil Franklin.

Whose ball for Elgin? From left: Duncan McIntosh, Martin Winsborough, Philip Solomon, Ewen Phillips and Russell Pilkington.

Willy McLean (Elg) grabs Ricky Moeau (Riv) as he streaks past.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 182 : August 13, 1969

Taking The Eye