All Blacks vs Australia, interview with Australian rugby union coach, Johnny Wallace, 1938-08-05 ; All Blacks vs Australia, end of match, 1938-08-06

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1938
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Year
1938
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25432
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Series
D series, ca. 1935-1950s.
Duration
00:22:40
Broadcast Date
06 Aug 1938
Credits
RNZ Collection
Mitchell, Neville Alfred, Interviewee
Wallace, Arthur Cooper, 1900-1975, Interviewee
All Blacks (Rugby team)
Australian rugby team
Finlay, A. N., Interviewer

Side 1.
Interview with Australian rugby union coach, A.C. Jonnie Wallace by A. N. Finlay on the eve of 2nd test against Australia in Brisbane, 1938. Also speaks with New Zealand Captain, Neville Alfred "Brushy" Mitchell who anticipates that the game will be a hard one and hopes that the best side wins. Coach Wallace is impressed by the approach that the New Zealand team has adopted for the tour. States that the players have shown that they're great opportunists and describes Mitchell as an outstanding captain.

Side 2.
New Zealand vs Australia 6/08/38, for 2nd time won by the All Blacks - final score: 20-9.