St Helen’s ArchivePreserving the past for the future
Item
JY095
Object ID
JY095
Type
Rights Holder
CIC
Provenance
Stuart Davies
Season
Description
Jersey, Swansea RFC, 1992 v Australia. White with maroon stripes on shoulders and "Cotton Oxford" brand logo on right breast. Main sponsor: "B J Group" logo on chest. Swansea 'castle' badge on left breast with "Australia 92" beneath. Navy blue number '8' on back.
Info
This is the jersey worn by Swansea and Wales No8 Stuart Davies on 4th November 1992 when Swansea defeated then World Champions Australia by 21 points to 6 at St Helen's. The match was played on a dull Wednesday afternoon and a well drilled Swansea pack, led by Stuart Davies completely outclassed the tourists, setting the platform for a first half try by centre Scott Gibbs and another by hooker Garin Jenkins poached from an Australian lineout in the second half when Dick Moriarty stole the throw in. Aled Williams controlled territorial play expertly and kicked one conversation, two penalties and a late drop goal to seal a famous win.
Keywords
Australia, 1992-93
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