Rugby in the Mud

Like the opening of the Lytton Road bridge, the annual match between the Olympians and Poverty Bay last Saturday was something of a damp squib. Although the rain ceased as the game started, the unpleasant conditions had reduced the crowd by a good half, and the players had to contend with a muddy field which did not produce the best of football. The game resulted in a win for the visitors by 12 points to 8.

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Jim Duncan, playing half for Olympians, kicks for line as Jones (centre) comes up fast. Between them are Wooster and Lament. At far left: Edwards, Olympian full-back.

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How To Get Your Man: Trevor Riley, ex-P.B. player, now Auckland rep., comes across to intercept Don Green.

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This is how he did it. Minutes later, Green scored nice try in similar move engineered by Sonny Rutene.