The West Coast was missing its 1947 - 48 Kiwi players .
Wellington held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season after they had defeated the West Coast 11 - 4 .
The West Coast was missing West Coast 's 1947 - 48 Kiwi players .
Wellington held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season after they had defeated the West Coast 11 - 4 .