December 27 - 1945 NZ Services back in winning form
New Zealand Services bounced back from their loss to an Old Belvedere Selection with a clear cut 19 – 3 defeat of Leicester, in Leicester.
The New Zealanders got away to a flying start (8 points in 8 minutes) but Leicester, playing in lettered rather than numbered jerseys, mostly held them out for the rest of the first half. But New Zealand dominated the second spell to win well.
TURBULENT GAME
N.Z. SERVICES WIN MATCH WITH LEICESTER Rec. 10 a.m. LONDON, Dec 27.
The New Zealand Services’ Rugby team beat Leicester 19—3. New Zealand gained an early lead in a turbulent game in which the referee, at least once, had to restore peace. New Zealand, eight minutes from the start, were eight points in front, but Leicester’s defence held them to 11 points at half-time. The New Zealanders broke down the defences in the second half. Tries were scored by Bottng (2), Goddard, Geary and Goldsbury. Johns converted two. Leicester’s points came from a penalty goal.
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