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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