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LOT 9
1974 England/Wales Combined XV | Sir Gareth Edwards
Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Sir Gareth Edwards versus Scotland/Ireland XV
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Jersey & Provenance
Red and white hooped jersey in original and complete condition. Bears label for Umbro (two globes), and label for supplier S S Moore, Cork. Circular badge applied to chest with embroidered crest with emblems for the four nations and 1874-1974, black plastic No.9 sewn to reverse.
The match was played to commemorate the Irish Rugby Union Centenary on April 19th at Lansdowne Road, Dublin. The Ireland and Scotland combined side won the tie 17-10. On this occasion Sir Gareth played alongside Neil Bennett of England at fly-half rather than Phil Bennett of Wales. Also featuring for Wales/England were JPR, Mervyn Davies, Ray Gravell and Gerald Davies who scored both his team’s tries.
Sir Gareth Recalls
‘We were proud to be part of the team- it was an honour to be chosen for a combined team and lots of fun getting to know the other players. A great experience to play in such talented company’.
Estimate: £1000-1500
