The Japanese adopted attacking tactics from the start but missed a right across the line to Koyakumaru who made no mistake to score another unconverted try to place the Civilians ahead.
The soldiers fought hard after this reverse and quickly Alexander came into his own. Selling three dummies he left the defence standing but although he gained 30 yards he was caught from behind when he should have passed to Cowan who was backing up well Thus a certain try was thrown away.
Five minutes later Alexander aid the same trick but this time was
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