St Helen’s ArchivePreserving the past for the future
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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