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JY090

Jersey

CIC

Swansea RFC

1982-1983

Jersey, New Zealand Maoris, 1982, black with NZ fern on left breast, "NZ" above and "Maoris" beneath fern motif. White number 2 on back.

This New Zealand Maoris jersey was worn by hooker Bruce Hemara in the match against Swansea on 30th October 1982 at St Helen's. For Swansea, Mark Wyatt kicked 5 penalties. Maoris centre Steve Pokere scored a try which scrum-half Richard Dunn converted. Dunn also kicked 2 penalties, but it was not enough and Swansea won the match 15 - 12. This was the Maoris' first loss on the tour, having beaten Cardiff and drawn with Maesteg. The jersey was presented to Swansea RFC by Waka Nathan, who had played for Auckland, NZ Maoris and the 'All Blacks' before becoming Maoris Tour Manager for 1982.

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