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'Ooks Beaten by 17 Points to Nil. —— HISTORIC AND STRENUOUS MATCH AN OVERWHELMING ROUT BY "FORWARD" ( More wretched weather than that which prevailed to-day or more depressing condi- tions could not possibly be imagined, the day being quite the worst experienced on the occasion of any important maitoh in South Wales this season. Bain fell incessantly throughout the morning, and made a quag- mire of the Cardiff ground, the reputation of which has never been too good. The reputation was made worse ten thou- sand times by the sodden opp-earance of tlhe turf to-day. There was also, in addition, a strong wind blowing from goal to goal from the river end, and, taking all the adverse cirotnnstanoea into consideration, the element of luck was bound to be a powerful factor in determining the issue of the game. It was simply astounding to find that so many thousands of people had assembled on odh a day, and doubly so when a large WELSH GOAT:-WELL, INDEED NOW I HAVE TAKEN THE SPRING OUT OF HIM, LOOK YOU, AND THE BOIV AS WELL. BUT IT TOOK THE WELSH CITY TO DO IT, YES, INDEED I section had taken their points of vantage quite two hours before the time of kick- ing off. In srpite of the fearfully depreesing condi- tions, it was a good-tempered crowd, and there was no end of fun during the period of waiting, hats and umbrellas being blown all over the field, whilst Chief-constable McKenzie was the subject of muoh good- humoured banter as he strode with measured tread and slow, the crowd shouting out: "Left, Right, Left, Right." it was announced shortly before the teams left the dressing-room that Percy Bush had decided to play as a rover, with Reggie Gibbs as David's partner at half, so that there wau no departure from the new system of eight backs and seven forwards. There were several well-known sportsmen among the spectators, among whom was Mr. S. M. J. Woods, the old English interna- tional forward and county cricketer. Five minutes from the start there were about 30,000 people on the ground, and the only vacant space that could be seen was on the Westgate-stroot Stand, which, however, was rapidly filling as the time for starting drew uigih. The teams were:— SOUTH AFRICANS. BAOK- A. F. Majrsburg. THREE-QUARTER BACKS— J. A. Loubiser, H. De Villiers, J. G. Hireoh, and A. S-tegmanin, IIA-LF-BACIKS- D. C. Jackson and F. J. Dobbin- FORWARDS— P. Boos (captain), H. J. Daneel, Burger, D. J. Brink, J. W. E. Eaaf, D. Morkel, W. A. Millar, and P. A. Le Roux. CARDIFF. BACK- H. B. Winfield. THREE-QUARTER BACKS- C. F. Biggs, R. T. Gabe, E. G. Nioholls, and J. L. Williams. lIALF-BAOKS-R. David and R. A. Gibbs. EXTRA HALF-BACK— P. F. Bush (captain). FORWARDS— G. Northmore, J. Brown, W. Neill, J. Ca.sey, F. Smith, A. Brioe, and J. Powell- Referee Mr. Gil Evams. Linesmen: Mr. C. IL Carden and Mr. J. Da vies. The Game. I Cardiff fielded first, led by Percy Bush, to tihe strains of "The Men of Harlech." The Afri^tns fielded a moment later, and were given an equally cordi&l reception. Cardiff won the toss and played with the wind, D. J Morkel kicking off, and Cecil Biggs, making his mark, found touch near the centre. J From the line-out the Cardiff forwards broke away, led by Powell, and rushed inito the, visitors' 25, where Gibbs put in a strong kick to Marsburg, who punted into the hands of Johnny Williams, who failed to hold the ball when he had a clear run in. The ba-U wa? kicked down to Winfield, who in trying to find touch near the line sent the ball to touoh-in-goal. From the kick-out iNicholls received, and punted beautifully to touch well over the South Africans' line. From the line-out the ball was thrown out to Bush, who passed to Johnny Williams, and he smartly gave up to Gabe, who passed to Gwyn, and the veteran gave up to Cecil Biggs, who failed to hold the ball when a. lovely chance presented it&elf. Millar was ¡ hurt, and Nicholls and Biggs also co= plained of injuries. Cecil Biggs retired, and Gibbs came on the wing. Cardiff Playing Only Fourteen men, whilst Millar, who also retired, left the Springboks a man shcrt also. On resuming Oardiff forced play over the line, and Mars- burg threw himself on the ball to concede a .Minor. Prorn the kick-out the South African for- wards, led by Raa.f, dribbled to the Oardiff 25, where Powell saved pluckily by throwing him- øe:lf on the ball. Millar now returned, but lgg8 Was till absent. Play ruled for a time i* n the home 25, the ball being monopolised by the forwards- Dobbin, receiving from his r forward,s, Pullted high, and Nicholls, making his mark. gave the ball to Winfield. who found touch with a fine kick well over the half-way line. Biggs-Now Returned, .11 -3 1-1. +. guru, liid VV teams were agaln ai lull strength. Billy Neill, taking the ball at the line-out, dribbled to the Africans' 25, where Marsburg picked up and kicked into touch at right angles inside his own 25. A delay occurred through Powell going off to have his injured bamd attended to. Cardiff on resuming rushed to the South Africans' line, where a scrum was formed only five yards out. David secured and passed to Bush, who had a lovely chance of going over, but passed to Gabe instead of going on himself, audl&:ft7le opportunity was lost A moment later, how- ever, the ball was passed out to Gwyn, who took the ball on the run, and, beating all opposition wiva a. magnificent run, Scored Rather Wide Out The ball was placed for Winfield, who kicked a nrrand goal amid terrific cheering. After t.he kick-out the Africans got into the home ground, and a free kick given against the blue and blacka was taken by Morkel near the half-way line, and he kicked tOl Bush over tse line, and the Cardiff captain, instead of touching down, put in a huge punt to the centre. From the line-out the Cardiff ^arwards broke awar in » solid body, baefcedJ np by Gibbs, and broke through the defence, after Marsburg and Stegmann had failed to stop them, and Gibbs, showing great judg- ment in dribbling, kicked the ball forward, and then threw hims-elf on it, and Scored a Great Try, I which Winfield just failed to convert from fin awkward angle. Cardiff so far had done practically all the aggressive work, and the kick-out brought the Springboks no relief. The seven forwards were playing brilliantly, and giving the opposing eight a warm time in their own quarter. A free kick was git-e-a for off-side play against Cardiff, and Jackeon found touch with a short kick in his own 25. In a loose rush Bush picked up the ball, and had a shot for goal, but the ball went a few yards wide. Gwyn Nicholls made a mark from the kick- out, and Winfield kicked over the line for Marsburg to touch down. Cardiff kept UP the pressure, and Johnny Williams in trying to field the ball from a loose kick by Dobbin failed to gather cleanly when an opportunity presented itself for another score. A loose kick by Gibbs sent the ball to Marsburg, W110 failed to hold, and put a flying kick to touch. tuteroepting a pass in his own 25, Hirsch c?me through in splendid style and punted over Winfield's head. Gibbs ran round just ill time, and punted into touch at the centre. A moment later the ball was parsed out by tash to Nicholla, who put in One of the Old-time Runs, I %nd passed to the left, but Miere was no one I 'tere to take it. Fred Smith Y= e knocked %t through a rough tackle by one of the I big South African forwards. Biggs now left the field altogether, and Sonne time was spent in trying to get Smith ?u'nd. He was able to resume with a ban. ?ged knee, and play was taken to ^he South African 25. Cardiff, although Slaying only fourteen men, were showing Ri-n.d form, a-nd took play to the South African 25, where Jackson touched the ball °(f-side, and caused his side to be penalised. The ball was placed for Winfield, and he, Mth a grand kick, sent the ball over the bat, taking Cardiff's lead eleven points. Morkel kicked out, and 5 Gwyn Nioholls returned to toxioh in the centre. David was caught off- and the penalty was taken by Jackson, ^iho punted into touoh. I Half-time score: G. '1'1:"1& CARDIFF *2 1 11 I SOUTH AFRICA 0 0 0 One penalty. SECOND HALF. During the interval the Cardiff players went lllto the pavilion to clean themselves, a.nd *fcceived a mighty cheer from the crowd all tou,n,d the field. The interval score of eleven Joints, by the way, is the largest ecore put 1¡p against the Springboks in any match throught,out their tour. The crowd eang "Hen Vlad fy Nhadau" with tremendous em- Itusiasm 36 the Cardiff men returned from %e pavilion. The Africans now had the advantage of the Had. George Northmore re-started, and Varsburg returned with a. high punt to Nicholls, who failed to judge the flight of the ball, but was smartly covered by Wiu- Id, who found touch on his own 25. The ringboks, taking full advantage of the wind, k play into the home 25. There was some (!tiug scrimmaging within ten yards of ^le line. The ball was (heeled out to David, qO passed to Bush, and he tihrew to ^tdholls at the month of the goal, and Gwyn nd touoh well over his 25 line. Cardiff ^re forced to act on the defensive for some ^ncttee, but the Cardiff forwards broke grandly to the centre, where Hirscfc ntcked up and tried to break through, but ¡ brought down by Nicholls, who made no ^tstake in the tackle. Bush, receiving from «(!n next scrum, kicked down, to Marsburg, I ?^io was OOamtifully tacMed by Gibbs before r oould put in his kick. Bush, again ving from Dadd, dribMed grandly past ?rs?uTe', and crose-Mcked to Gibbs, who i?t. toaoh witihin five yards of the ?nca'ns' line. ?Tic ball was t?ken yet nearer to the line, ?d Cardie looked like scoring ag?n, but ? Vllliers cleared with a flying kick, which 7%t the ball up to Windleld at the centre, '2t?ld he found touch with a nice kick ne?r t'?e viaitoM' 25 line. Am?tber long kick by tAh? mbU-C sent play on to the Cardiff 25 line. ball going over Winfield's head jj the goal-line, where the home custodian N'ked up and punted into touoh near his o*a 2& Cardiff were now playing a strictly pensive game well inside their own 25, and ?4 free kick was given to the Springboks in a favourable Positioln for goal.. The ball was "'IoCed for Morkel, who just Failed to Land a Goal I » a couple of feet. Winfield touched down, ? kicked out, Morkel making hie mark. 'A,b baJI was p1aœd for him, but his kick ''?! time fll considerably short, and ?M'!s r&tunled weH into touch at the 'e. ?C, Spring ks tried to open out the °?e, but tlhe Carddff forwards, playing on tN toP of their form, dribbled throa?h a ???e oorimrma, amd were not stopped until ?? were in the visitors' ground, the ball ??g into touch. The Car(Eff forwards were '.Hive oult splendidly, amd Bu?h, well 6ed by David, made no mistake about "?ting to t-.cb, wioh was t?e ng'ht game to May under 4)he circumstances. Time was Going On I rjl the South Africans had 8MH eleven I PQ%ts to wipe off. Cardiff were Showing Staying Powers, I H "Y' amount of grit, the seven I I ni^° 'y d-i- ?k-"1711, i.t ?_o tb? a?i<m of tb_ Cardiff 'r_ I <Widing upon 1_, The New Formation, I by the way, I have consistently ted both for soaring and defensive pur- Cardiff put in a Strang attack, led by Nicholls and Gibbs, both of whom were S ^ng brilliantly. Play was taken to the 3h Africans' line, and the Cardiff forwards rui.ng over, Looked bound to score, but Raaf j, on the ball in time to kick out of bounds. the kick-out the Cardiff men attacked and Gwyn Nicholls, reoedving from broke through in his beet style, and jv~%d over Gabe's head: to J. L. Williams, but ball could not be taken. In the next in ^.te Buish again received from David, and pa to Gabe, who ran splendidly, an dgave to WiiDny Willi ajns, who Diddled Marsburg Very Cleverly I I wlu", e, prw-r ruoj latd; scoiPed N4,0 ow. TL Jne was no longer any doubt as to the result, Cardiff being infinitely tlhe superior team, and coutpla-ying their opponents at all points with on-ly fourteen men. The South Africans, however, rallied grandly, and, with a, combined rush, reached the Cardiff 25, where Buslh showed great cleverness in picking up and punting into touöh. One of the Cardiff forwards got off-side in a rush, and Morkel had Another Shot for Goal II which missed, and the ball went out of bournds. Bush kicked out, and Jackson returned with a kick over the Cardiff line. Bush again kicked out, and from the next iscrum the home forwards broke through, and Johnny Williams, backing them up, dribbled into touch over the centre-line. A free-kick was given against- Da-vid for off-side, but no adva-ntage was gained by the kick, Nicholls replying splendidly. The Cardiff forwards, again asserting their superiority, rushed down to the South Africans' 25, and, Marsburg being at fault at fielding, Gabe, dribbling with great judgment, took the ball at his toes over the line, threw himself on it, and scored a great try right behind the posts. Winfield fa-iled to convert, the ball being carried a.way by the wind. Final score. G. T. P'te. CARDI;FF *2 3 17 SOUTH AFRICANS 0 0 0 penilty. Forward's" Comments Wales has redeemed her reputation. Seventeen points to nil. Is it believable? Will there be another Mafeking night in South Africa to-night? Cardiff, by a supreme effort which will redound more to the honour and glory of the club than any achievement in its history, has not only saved the prestige of Welsh football but has enhanced it a thousand fold. To !have anticipated a. seventeen points victory over a team which has ma.rohed triumphantly through the four conntriea with the one exception of Scotland would have been considered even more than an idle dream before the match was played, but what seemed a few hours ago an impossibility is now an accomplished fact, and one which will live for all time in the annals of R-ugby football. Every Ga-rdiiff man to-nigbt is proud of the city of his nationality, and well he might be. To face a team with such a reputation as the South Africans have made for themselves, and to face that team boldly required daunt- less hearts and the very highest maximum of courage. Both thesa excellent attributes the Cardiff players of to-day proved themselves to be in full possession of, and not only by their indomita,ble pluck, but by their skill, energy, and resourcefulness, they have shown the world that it was only a passing cloud which darkened the national horizon whan Wales suffered defeat at Swansea. Reviewing to-day's game in all its aspects, one is justified in falling back upon the pla- titude that there was only one team in it, and that team was not South Africa. The defeat was ;not only decisive, but absolutely crushing, and its far-reaching effects can hardly be estimated. There were people, aye, many thousands of them, who cavilled in the action of the Cardiff Club Committee in deciding upon the ohanged formation of eight backs and seven forwards, and this notwithstanding the lesson begotten of a former experience by which Wales, as a country, could not have possibly achieved tne imperishable dis- tinction of being the only team to beat New Zealand last season, had not that forma- tion been adopted. Personally, I have been a consistent advo- cate of the seven forward system. My faith being implicit that an extra man in the back division, both for attacking and defen- ¡ sive purposes, is more serviceable to his side tha.n eight forwards. That theory, has, in my humble judgment, been vindicated to-day, and I can only hope 'hat thODe who are opposed to it will not allow their conver- Vatism to blind their judgment. However, this is not the time or place for Introducing a. contentious subject. Car4diff has won, and won by seventeen points to nil. The Springboks, I am sure, will sustain their reputation as sportsmen by showing a generous chivalry by admitting that they were completely outclassed in every depart- ment, and also by acknowledging that the versatility and adaptability of fifteen Welsh players outbalanced all the cleverness and resourcefulness which has been cultivated in the southern colony in Rugby football. It may be argued, but to no degree of •portsniajfe hip that the conditions were dead against a. scientific exposition of the game. But the argument falls through immediately it is said that Rugby football is not only a. fuse-weather game, but a game for all kinds of wea/ther, end that its possibilities can only be realised to r,be full when a team proves itself capable of adapting itself to existing conditions. It is no argument to eay that in South Africa the game is played on dry, hard ground in consistently fine weather, because we have in this country to put up with the vagaries of a tricky climate, and to play the game accordingly. This much ca,n be conceded with fairness to the Springboks, that they played to-day under conditions to which they are not accustomed. But that is not the fault of their conquerors. It was nothing short of a great triumph for the Cardiff men that they asserted their powers of adaptability to such excellent purpose, and that is one of the main virtues of a skilful, well-trained team of football players. There is a cutting irony with such an over- whelming defeat of a side that has done so remarkably well throughout their tour on being beaten in their last match in the old country by seventeen points to nil. But, such are the fortunes of war. One cannot help harking back to the Welsh match, and making comparisons, not only collectively, but individually, and in the latter connection it is an infinite pleasure to contemplate the great game played to- day by the greatest of all great players, Gwyn Nicohlls. And in speaking of him, I cannot uelp recalling what seemed to me at the time the cruel comment of an an old colleague that his was "a pathetic figure" in the match at Swansea. If there was any pathos on that occasion it was more than dispelled in to-day's game by the magnificent play <?f Nicholls, who not only preserved his reputation, but added to it immeasurably. He was the out- standing figure among the thirty players on the field, and it is well for his good name and for the judgment of those who have eounded his praises tha-t the Springboks should go back to their own country with an equitable estimate of the real value of Wales's popular hero. It was a happy circumstance that he should have been the man to score the first try to-day, and in the scoring of that try he showed all his old-time dash, brilliance, and determination. In asseseing Cardiff's victory at its proper worth, sight mu&t not be lost of the fact that practically throughout the game they played only fourteen men. But those fourteen men were masters of the eitma/tion all through the piece, and, taking a-ll circumstances into consideration, it is no exaggeration to say that no club team in this kingdom has scored a greater victory than that which has not only set all Cardiff but all Wales, and all Welshmen in all parte of the world, rejoicing to-aiirbt. It would have been ft rogrettfubla. ctoagyteg I in the history of Welsh football if the Springboks bad marched victorious through I gallant little Wales. But the sadness of such an experience has been spared us, and by virtue of to-day's result the credit of the old country stands higher than it ever did before. One cannot estimate the true significance of the result merely by the margin of seven- teen points. One would rather look back upon the general chara-cter of the game, and r in this respect it cannot be cruestioned for a moment that Cardiff, on the day's form, were not only the better team, but immensely superior at every point. I have already spoken of Nicholls redeeming whatever reputation he lost at SwaDI-allod more than redeeming it—and it is an equal pleasure to pay a similar tribute to another i player who has been under a cloud ever since that match-Percy Bush. The Cardiff captain in to-day's game was saen a.t his best. His judgment especially in the second half being of such rare quality as to stamp him as one of the great players of the time. His smart fielding of the ba.ll under exceptional difficulties and his won- derful touch-finding were simply invaluable, And he retains to the fullest extent all the confidence and admiration of his supporters. Another player who distinguished himself greatly, and who is entitled to share with Nicholls the chief honours of the day is Eeggie Gibbs, who played the greatest game of his career, not fortgetting that remark- able display which he gave when playing for Glamorgan against New Zealand at Swansea. And, now that I have come to individuals, the difficulty is to know where to stop, because in truth every man was a hero. Winfield, at back, was nearly as perfect as a.ny custodian could be, while Gabe in the oentre was the very embodiment of sound- i nees and resource, and J. L. Williams! on the wing enhanced his good name j by the one brilliant swerving run which enabled him to beat the great Marsburg, one of the most maknificent tacklers we have been privileged to see on the playing fields of this country. David, at half-back, was more than a. match for Dobbin, iio may be truly said to have found his Waterloo at1 Cardiff. Hie was untiring in his efforts to keep the three-quarters going right t.hrough the game, and the way in which he' picked up the greasy ball, and the accuracy with which he passed it out to his captain,! were two features in his play which confirmed the opinions of all those who hold that he is the only inside half in Wales at the pre- sent moment that can hit it off happily with Percy Bush. The Cardiff forwards, tihougii only seven men against eight, held the key of the situation all through the game. And it would be unkind, and certainly invidious, to men- tion any of the seven wit-hut mentioning them all. Without detracting from the credit due to th? whole pack it is admirable to say that the veteran Robcrt zble gave not only solidity to the scrum, but by his indomitable energy aTld great strength prved a leader whose lead was an inspiration. Both in the tight and in the loose the home forwards were vastly superior to the South African eight, who have never yet been bca,ten so badly in I arll phases of play as they were to-day, even allowing for the great, game placed against thefra by the Llanelly pack on Saturday, and also for the terrific onslaughts of the Scottish forwards on the occasion of the first South Africa.n defeat at Glasgow, which, I am glad to think, I was one of the few Welshmen privileged to see. In mentioning Brice, I must also give noth ing less than equal praise to George North- more, Jack Brown, Fred Smith, W. Neill, J. Casey, and J. Powell. Neill, especially, was an outstanding figure by reason of his deft handling of the ball in the line-out and his cleverness in dribbling. (For continuation see Stop Press Column on Page 2). Upinions. I .T THE 'EOK.S' CAPT-TIN. "uu JtttJUW, the Atrieans captain, Was spotted by our reporter as he was runming to hie room at the Royal Hotel. "Toodle-loo!" he cried cheerily to his com- rades as he was flitting by. "I never speak on a match," he said when asked for an op,inion.. Mr. GIL EVANS (Referees- It was an intensely exciting game to watch. Marsburg told me at half-time that any team could beat them on such a ground. If I may offer a word of advice to the Welsh Union, it is that they should include J. Brown in the next. Welsh team. He c-ertainly played finely to-day. THE CARDIFF PRESIDENT,— Mr. W. T. Morgan, president of the Car- (L Cluib: It was a giorious victory won' under exceptional circumstatnces. Gwyn Nicholls's defence, apart from his offensive play, made him the hero of the match. RighIt, from the start the South Africans did not have a look in. One can only conjec- 1 ture what would have happened had Cecil Biggs been able to remain on the field. Of course, I am delighted. LLEW GEORGE (Cardiff forward and reserve for this match):— Cardiff played well to a man, and they were all heroes. I would like to have played myself. LIEUTENANT OPPENHEIM (Cardiff reserve f'o:wa) o!]¡th Africans outclassed—absolutely. D. S. EVANS (Captain Cardiff Reserves):- Cardiff deserved all they got. Our for- wards absolutely great. Nicholls grand. R. GUNSTONE:— Never een anything like it. Cardiff team played brilliantly. Mr. JACK GIBBY (Cardiff);- I think Gibbs and Nicholls excelled them- selves. It is the first match I have seen since the smoking concert, and am more than delighted. C. S. ARTHUR, Seieretary of the Cardiff Club: A grand game. Gwyn's try was a beauty. Cardiff played the game of their lives. A. J. GOULD,— Cardiff on to-day's form would have beaten amy team in tihe world. J. DA VIES, the Cardiff touch judge, thought that it was a splendid game. There was no stopping the Cardiff forwards. R. DAVID, the Cardiff halfback) said,- We won alright. Gwyn. played one of his best games. HARRY EDWARDS:— Under the moat adverse atmospherical conditions Cardiff would beat any team breathing. The poinite were all well gained, and there was nothing fiuky about any of the tries scored "I AM ANNOYED." I A LADY SUPPORTER of the South Africans, who is said to be of Welsh birth, exclaimed. "What an awful licking! Oh! I am annoyed! I a mannoyed!" A SiPRINGBOK, who is not a playing member of the team, and who last night enjoyed himself at Covent Garden ball, took a philosophic view of things. "It's no use," he remarked, "our fellows can't play on a heavy ground. You see, Scotland beat ua on a heavy ground, England drew with us, and now Cardiff-well, disgraced us." LE ROUX (South African forward), who was I not playing, seemed disgusted. "Our fellows never saw the ball—never saw any- thing. We were beaten everywhere. Gwyn Nicholls played an extra fine game." MARTHEZE, the forward,— Started: Ou rfellows are not need to play- ing on a wet ground. It was worse than Scotland. And what about the referee? O-a, on the whole he was very good, but he Should never have given that penalty when Jackson attempted to jump over the ball and accidentally touched it. Mr. J. BALSTONE (Cardiff Reserves Com- mittee) I should like to see Cardiff play them again on a. dry ground, because I believe we should beat them under any oiroum- stances. There are good backs in the Cardiff team as well as in the Springboks'. "SAMMY" WOODS, of Somerset:— It was a wonderfully fine game. H. B. WINFIELD (Cardiff full-ba.ck);- Don't say I said anything. One of the reporters stated that I said "Rotten!" at Swansea, and I never said anything of the kind. It was not your paper. J. L. WILLIAMS (Cardiff three-quarter):- It's all right. I think Marsburg showed fine sportsmanship when he shook me by the hand after I scored. MR. TED LEWIS (Cardiff Reserves),— There was no need for all the manoeuvr- ing for the "loose head." The Cardiff for- wiardis all played grandly. (For eont.intuatioal see Stop Press.) Mr. GUS HAYES (Welsh Union referee):- Gibbs and Nicholls excelled themselves. The former rose to the occasion grandly. The Welah Union will make a great error if they leave Jack Brown out of the Welsh team against England. The great fault in our national side at Swansea was that there were too many non-pushers in the I pack.

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