This is a very rare British and Irish Lions Official Adidas Rugby Union Player Issue Shirt from the 1997 tour to South Africa. 

CONDITION - Shirt is in very good condition. 

CONDITION DETAILS - Colours are good on the main body. There is some staining to the collar. The logos are stitched and are excellent. 

SIZE - Tag is Adults Large. Measures like a size 2XL. All these 1997 shirts are bigger than their stated size. 

Armpit to armpit 25 inches/ 63cm. Top of shoulder to bottom of the shirt 31 inches/ 78cm. 

Please check the measurements as sizes from previous periods can be different to todays standard sizes. 

MADE BY - Adidas of 100% cotton

PLAYER ISSUE FEATURES - No Countries crests around the back of the neck. Different neck label. Different stitching at bottom of button placket. 

PLAYERS -  included Johnson, Dawson, Jenkins, Bentley

DETAIL - Player shirt as worn on the 1997 tour to South Africa when the Lions won the Test Series 2-1

VIDEO - Lions in South Africa 1997
 

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