Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 4, No. 8. July 16, 1941
Seniors. Lost 9—10
Seniors. Lost 9—10.
Congratulations to the 1st XV. on a splendid effort against Army. With four All Blacks and the redoubtable Finlay in the opposing scrum our youngsters gave these football veterans a hard battle. Meads had a great day, completely dominating the line-outs, while Rowell, playing only his second game as hooker, gained possession about 1—3 against All Black Dalton—a very stout effort indeed. One of the best men on the ground was Ginger Murphy, his play being as fiery as his flaming locks. The pack was good, and its most satisfactory feature is its intelligence. Every forward in the side uses his head, and youth, speed and vigour does the rest.
The backs, for the first time in years, tackled resolutely from half to wing. Too long have we cultivated the "flashy" type of five-eighths whose occasional brilliant bursts are supposed to compensate for lamentably weak defence. "Miss your man, miss your place" must always be the criterion in selecting a senior back line. Swinburne's promotion from the Colts was justly earned, and with Skelly back for next week, the team will be hard to hold. Full-back Greig went exceptionally well, and a little luck with his kicking would have given the side the win it deserved.