^ "59flieir backs were never rea3.1y dangerous, the foruards were alTrays thrusting. Our pack is to be heartily congratulated on its excellent showing and Christie, Lo?/e and Goutts, ever in the thick of things, gained excellent support from their scrum mates.. La.rrington, as usinal, was always dangerous, while Reeves defence wa.s rocklike. The other hacks did not imioress, Stockil especia.lly, handling badly and so spoiling several promising movementso If they failed in attack, they certainly showed very sound defence and they did, for once, move up very quickly on to the opponents^ TEM: Eyer, Thomas, Henry, Stockil, Piper, Larrington, Reeves, Coutts, Christie, Lowe, King, Olivier, Good, Dunster, Blondin. CHARACTERS OR THE XY. Larrington; Reeves; Mason: Ely half, Captain. Possesses a fine rugby brain and lias been a constant source of worry to the opposing sides. Excellent on both defence and attack; Id-cks well with either foot. Has been an ideal fly-half and inspiring Captain, Scrum-half, Vice-Captain. Excellent in defence, a shade slow in attack; gives a long accurate pass, and is most unselfish, a good kick and energetic worker. Wing; Left in June; Proved the best scoring fac tor of the side; very fast and short punts accur ately. Has scored many spectacular tries, a good kick and sound on defence. Coutts; Dyer: Forward; Has played some very good games, a good forward but inclined to take things easily at times; solid scrumrnager and useful in the line out. Centre; Very solid defence; Powerful and accurate place kick, (Much improved in attack, running straighter). Inclined to crowd his wing.
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