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Topical Budget 232-1: South African Rugby Match (1916)
 

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"SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY MATCH : A fifteen representing the South African contingent, now in England, defeat the Mechanical Transport team. The mascot of the regiment collects on behalf of the Red Cross".

South African players walk on the field. Camera stands at the middle line. A line out, won by South Africa. Scrum. A ruck. Reverse view. Some loose play. Camera back to the original position. A maul, South African player picks up the ball and is tackled. A kick by a South African player is caught and kicked back. (all medium long shots) Medium shot of a dog with a Red Cross box on its back, accompanied by two soldiers, which gets something to eat from a young lady.