The Archive · 1939

New Players to Turn Out

Referee:—Mr. E. B. West

Will be observed a number of members are newcomers. Promnent among them is V. N, Dickson, who will be seen out among the White forwards. He has performed in good class circles at home and a couple of years ago played for Selangor in Malaya as well representing northern Malaya against the southern Malaya XV. He previously played as a fullback, but being an extremely Powerfully-built individual of over fourteen stones will be a definite asset to the Shanghai pack if it is decided to keep him there.

J. B. Stewart and F. J. Knightly have not previously played in this city their performances will be watched with interest, W. E. Griev however, who recently returned to Shanghai after a lapse of a few is quite well-known. He has Played Interport rugger for both Shanghai and Hongkong and thoroughly deserves the high reputation he enjoys as a thrustful and attacking three-quarter, whose defence is up to a high standard,

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