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10 1974 President’s XV | Sir Gareth Edwards

Rugby Union jersey match-worn by Sir Gareth Edwards versus Ireland

Jersey & Provenance

All white jersey in original and complete condition. Bears Umbro label (two globes), crest of embroidered three-head green shamrock with brown rugby ball, black IRFU above and 1874-1974 below, all upon oval badge applied to chest. Fabric black No.9 sewn to reverse.

Provenance: the personal collection of Sir Gareth Edwards CBE & family.

The special match was played at Lansdowne Road on September 7th, 1974, to commemorate 100 years since the inception of the Irish Rugby Union.

The Presidents XV had a strong side out including Andy Irvine, Phil Bennett, J J Williams, and Sir Gareth Edwards who scored a try. The match finished 18-18.

The Irish players wore their traditional green and unusually for such a commemorative game were awarded a full cap for the match.

Sir Gareth Recalls

‘An enjoyable game without the pressure of international commitment’.

Estimate: £400-700