‘Click to bid’ LOT 36 1975 Japan | Squad Jersey

International Rugby Union Jersey

Jersey & Provenance

Jersey in original and complete condition. Bears label for Sceptre. Green stem of three pink and yellow cherry blossom embroidered to black badge outline and then applied to chest, black cotton No. 19 to white square panel on reverse.

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

The Match

In September 1975, Wales undertook a short early-season tour to Asia with two matches against Japan’s International side. They toured with a strong side including stars Sir Gareth Edwards, Derek Quinnell, Mervyn Davies, Phil Bennett, Gerald Davies, J J Williams, John Bevan and JPR Williams. No caps were awarded to Wales players. Both matches were won convincingly by the tourists. This squad jersey was brought back from the 1975 tour by Sir Gareth.

Sir Gareth Recalls

‘A fantastic tour and despite the final winning scores the matches were very tough. This tour set up our championship and Grand Slam win in 1976’.

Estimate: £400-700