RUGBY Committee: The Headmaster, Mr. Medworth, C. Bazley (Captain), R. Mark, C. Boyd, A. Lee, E. Groom. With Bazley a doubtful starter, and Groom unable to play, prospects were not very bright. Fortunately Bazley has been able to play in all the games this term, in spiteof a damaged knee. Once again he was unlucky in the Natal Schools' Trials at Maritzburg. For the third year in suc cession he was chosen as a reserve centre for the final team. He has led the side with real zeal. There have been numerous interruptions this term, owing to an outbreak of mumps, but we have been fortunate enough only to have one Saturday without a fixture in spite of this. The forwards have settled down to really good work, and have given the backs enough opportunities in most games, but it is here that the lack of scoring power has been evident. The ball has usually had to "die" with the centres, as the wings did not show enough dash. Amongst the iunior players there is plenty of promise for the future. French has been awarded his Colours. RUGBY SEASON, 1940. 13th April. Kearsney College v. Clenwood II. Away. Won 20-0. The side took some time to settle down, particularly the backs. The forwards secured from most scrums and were also getting most of the ball from the line-out. A tendency to run across was noticeable. Bazley broke several times, but lack of training held him up. From One such break he went right through under the posts for Baker to convert. In the second half there was much more cohesion In the play, and the backs were combining very much better. The forwards, with A. Lee at the head always, played with spirit and dash, and several times were very nearly over. Bazley scored after a determined run, but an easy kick was mulled. The best movement of the match followed. Mark secured In his 25 and feinted to kick, but cut across and sold several neat dummies, then swerved In and the forwards linked up with him. Lee, Paul, Rosen berg and Boyd handling well before French went over in the corner, L. Lee was the next to go over after a solo effort. A full three-quarter move, and Bazley drew the defence to send Baker over In the corner. Mark made another splendid break, and was only pulled down on the line. L. and P. Lee had the line at their mercy when a knock-on spoilt a try. Bazley once again swept the opposition aside and scored his third try. As this was the first game of the season, the actual standard of play was most satisfactory, 27th April. Kearsney College v. Technical Day School. Away, Draw 0-0. Both sides were guilty of faulty handling, and several opportunities went begging. Each side narrowly missedwith penalties. The forwards were breaking so quickly that the backs could not get room to move in. Added to this was a slowness at fly-half. Neither centre really had 24
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