LOT 12

1977 President’s XV | Sir Gareth Edwards

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

Jersey & Provenance

White jersey with red Adidas stripes to sleeve, in original and complete condition. Bears labels for Seer Gear and Adidas, printed black Adidas label to right chest opposite oval badge with brown centre, embroidered with black and white version of Prince of Wales feathers and PRESIDENTS WRU XV. Red fabric No.9 to reverse.

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

1976/77 was the centenary season for Aberavon RFC, located in the Welsh town of Port Talbot. The club was founded in 1876 as Afan Football Club, changing names several times before settling on Aberavon Rugby Football Club. They joined the Welsh Rugby Union in 1887. They were an especially successful club during the 1970s and in ‘77, club players Allan Martin, John Bevan and Clive Williams all toured New Zealand with the British Lions.

Sir Gareth Recalls

‘Such special matches were a feature of rugby in those days, they helped support clubs like Aberavon and were looked forward to by both players and spectators’.

Estimate: £400-700