St Helen’s ArchivePreserving the past for the future
Item
OT043
Title
OT043
Description
Wooden ornament with traditional Maoris art engraved and silver plaque in centre with text: "To the Swansea RFC from the Maoris people of New Zealand Kia Ora 1982" 1982 Maoris rugby tour.
Type
Rights Holder
CIC
Date
Abstract
This wooden ornament was presented to Swansea RFC following the match against the 'All Whites' 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.
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