Mitchell and Van der Byl opened if 5 Mitchell was cutting 1 Van der Byl dealt with in masterly fashion, severe on the leg batsmen quickly settled were batting very com-until Van der Byl misgood length delivery from "bowled (46 for one). e innings utes, Mitchell then The team began to attack hotly, and to have more of the game, which developed into a grim struggle.
England was more methodical, however, and the three-quarters handled splendidly despite difficult conditions.
Half time came with neither side able to claim any score.
At the resumption, the sides had to contend with drizzling rain and mist, and the game was difficult to follow. England became distinctly threatening, as Marshall seized the ball, and travelled at a surprising pace towards the Welsh line. He was stopped by ldwal and Davies.
Wales carried the first four serums, but the liveliness of the English forwards wiped out this advantage. At this stage of the match, the pace was terrific, and the excitement of the army of spectators became intense as the battle waged first at one end of the field, then at the other.
England hammered away contin-nously at the Welsh line, but Wales, not to be outdone so easily, retaliated vigorously.
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