With regard to the team, there is every probability of a strong fifteen. Pinsent will be back, and no better man could be found for the post. At three-quarters, Pictor will have the assistance of Pearse, A. Morrison, W. S. Boyle, H. B. Taylor. and others, so that this line will be much stronger than in most clubs. Brooks and Morrison will play half in the first match, and other half-backs available are W. Hobbs, who did so well last season, and W. J. Lias, who did so much for the team a few seasons back. I hear also that G. F. Davies, the old College half, will be residing at Teignmouth and would probably be willing to play if called upon. … (continues) … … Newton go to Wellington today to open the season with the following strong fifteen: W. H. Pinsent, back; V. S. Pictor (captain), W. S. Boyle, I. Pearse, and H. B J. Taylor three-quarters; R. H. Brooks and A. Morrison, half backs; R. Morrison, G. Curtis, R. H. Hobson, J. Bradbury, E. Elliott, R. A. O’Neill, W. Francis and R. Dunn, forwards. It is hoped that Newton will have a more adequate representation in the County fifteen this season and it is intended to press the claims of Curtis, Dunn, and R. Morrison, three sterling forwards quite up to county form.
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949