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Item

JY011

Title

JY011

Description

French jersey worn by Robert Soro, Wales v France 1948. Blue with French cockerel on white shield on breast. White number 4 on back.

Type

Rights Holder

CIC

Provenance

D C J Jones

Date

Abstract

French jersey worn by back row Robert Soro in the 11 - 3 victory over Wales on 21st February 1948 at St Helen's. This was France's first ever defeat of Wales on Welsh soil. Robert Soro was subsequently known in France as "Le Lion de Swansea", for spearheading the French win that day.

Subject

jersey, france, robert soro, 1947-1948, 1948,

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