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Behind the scenes and on the sideline when the visiting Lions rugby team challenge King Country-Whanganui, coached by Colin Meads, at Taumarunui.
In 1966, a combined King Country-Whanganui team was the last New Zealand provincial side to beat the touring Lions. Colin Meads, who was the captain in 1966, is now the coach.
Interview with Chris, a Lions player (Scots) about driving to Taumarunui and what he knew about it before coming to New Zealand.
George Burrell, the Lions manager, speaks at a welcome at the Taumarunui Hotel.
Two unidentified Taumarunui men are interviewed about the small town's preparations for the big game on Wednesday - a working bee was held to paint the changing rooms. Three long-drop toilets have been added at the rugby field to cope with the expected crowd. Extra seating has been brought in and an enclosure set up for local school children. Local schools are closing early for the day.
At a press conference at the Taumarunui Hotel, Terry O'Connor, a British journalist reads out the Lions team, to local comment about the large number of test players included.
The Whanganui members of the team arrive and Colin Meads talks to the combined team about the 'test side' they will be facing and is then interviewed about his team and their prospects and the impact of a big game on a rural town.
Two unidentified older male spectators watching the training run are interviewed about whether rugby is still as popular as it was in the region, and the type of men needed as good rugby players. They recall a local player Bill Phillips used to ride 20 miles on horseback to play rugby.
The local radio station interviews Lions players Trevor and Phil (Welsh players) about their off-field activities: going jet-boating on the Whanganui river, visiting the Chateau and golfing.
On game day, workers at the Taumarunui Domain are heard getting ready for the game, preparing 40 loaves of sandwiches and pies to sell to raise money for the Taumarunui School P.T.A. Ticket-sellers note school children's tickets are 20 cents each.
Parking is at a premium in the town - Jack Perkins directs traffic. At the town's one hotel are rugby selectors Jack Gleason and John Stewart [not heard] and a table full of Lions' supporters are interviewed. The Lions supporters are: Richard Geoffrey, Mark Hancock, Roger Smith, Rob Williams - all from South Wales and Mark Willis and Clive Glidden both from Devon.
They talk about how long they have saved for this trip. They were staying at the local marae in Taumarunui because there was no accommodation available and found that a fantastic experience.
They thank other local people for their hospitality - tonight they are sleeping on the floor of the hotel's pool room.
Actuality of the game and spectators shouting - and drinking rum and green ginger wine. The Lions are winning and locals call for reserve players to be brought on. At half time the score is 24-0 to the Lions.
Some Lions supporters are interviewed and predict a 'cricket score' by the end of the game. The local team score a try and conversion, bringing the final score to 60-9. More comment from Lions supporters and a final public address announcement for "Terence Kereopa to meet his father by the grandstand."