The Archive · 1933

Shanghai's Rugger Defeat

The Waseda University XV, after a splendidly' contested) eaine~ the best place-Kickers in the World, late, which happens sometimes 10

prevented the home team "fron Making a creditable: draw won deserved victory over. Shanghai on Jan. 1 at sugar. The accurate handling and. elusiveness of the Japanese backs contributed greatly their' side's victory. Shanghet Wore out to beat their opponent they could and they met more than their match but naturally they were glad of the game as. providing. Useful trial forthe Interport fixe tare on January 26, Hongkong strong side. Shanghai, on Sun-Feported 0 be sending up'a really day's form, should. not be frightens fed" on that account, provided. the tackling improves. 'Making all ale low ances for Japanest skill in the swerve and. side step, "the home team didn't consistently adhere to the cardinal rule: go low. 'There isin that rule all the essence of successful defence. May it be ape plied against' Hongkong to. the benefit of Shanghai's Interport record!

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