Rep Rugby Finale

In the final representative rugby fixture of the season Poverty Bay were soundly defeated by the visiting Waikato team by 37 points to three. Fielding a powerful team, with All Black stars Dick Conway and Don and Ian Clarke in their ranks, the visitors maintained a steady pressure to bring the half time score to 11-3. As the second spell progressed, the fit Waikato team slowly exhausted their opposition, with their bustling forward tactics and fast back line taking advantage of every opportunity. Loose forwards Dick Conway and Frank O'Kane effectively ruined many of the Bay's back line movements giving five-eighths, Gina Rodgers, a terrific battering. Don Clarke attracted much attention and was not disappointing with his personal tally af 14 points.

One of the many lineout struggles. Players are, from left: Hank Nyenhuis, Mark Irwin, Drew Stein (14), Graeme Clarke, and Frank O'Kane.

Don Clarke caught in possession by John MacKenzie. Note Clarke's feet are both off the ground.

Waikato winger, Noel Blackburn, on attack with David Wood in support. P.B. players racing to cover are: John MacKenzie, Doug Katae, and Claude Rickard.

Waikato on attacks: Players are, from left: Sonny Rutene, B. A. Guest, J. Riley (with ball), Doug Fee, Hugh Gordon (tackling), and Allan Hayes.

Claude Rickard and Dick Conway Grrrrrrr.....!

Touch Judge, Lex Gibson, watches closely as John MacKenzie and Hank Nyenhuis (obscured) struggle to hold back Allan Hayes

Don Clarke about to clear the ball as Mark Irwin dives at him and J. W. Riley does an impromptu cross-leg ballet.

Doug Katae lies down to tackle Maurice Raureti

Two pictures of the "boot" in action. Note, in picture at left, that the camera speed of 1/500th second failed to stop Clarke's leg and the ball.

After the game All Black Stars were swamped by autograph hunters.
Dick Conway

Don Clarke

Ian Clarke

An incident from the game as Drew Stein and Don Green (12) lower Waikato captain, Ian Clarke (13). Other players are Graeme Clarke, Claude Rickard, Frank O'Kane, John Porima, and Dick Conway.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 89 : November 2, 1961

Rep Rugby Finale