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JY061

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Title

JY061

Description

Jersey, New Zealand Maoris, 1982, black with NZ fern on breast, "NZ" above and "Maoris" beneath fern motif. White number 12 on back.

Type

Jersey

Rights Holder

Loan

Provenance

Dai Richards

Date

1982-1983

Abstract

This jersey was worn by New Zealand Maoris centre Steve Pokere in the tour match at St Helen's against Swansea on 30th October 1982. Dai Richards, at outside-half, captaind the Swansea team who won the match 15 - 12. Swansea full-back Mark Wyatt kicked 5 penalties. Steve Pokere scored the Maoris' only try. Richard Dunn converted and added 2 penalties, but it was not enough to beat Richards' All Whites. Pokere and Richards exchanged jerseys afterwards.

Subject

jersey, new zealand maoris, maoris, 1982-1983, 1982, dai richards, david richards, tour, steve pokere,

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