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JY123

Jersey

CIC

Gerald Lindenburn

1974-1975

Jersey, maroon with yellow collar and Matamata College badge on breast. Yellow number '11' on back.

This No 11 jersey was worn by a player of the Matamata College team that toured Wales in 1974. Swansea RFC were the first team to respond to the WRU, who had forwarded Matamata College's request to tour in Wales. Swansea offered to host the tour and help with accommodation. The tour encompassed matches against Christ College Brecon, Llanelli Schools, Bishop Gore School, Swansea Youth, Gowerton, Combines Schools and Swansea secondary Schools. Matamata's 1974 tour saw them win all but the opening match against Christ College Brecon. As a result of Swansea RFC's hospitality and aid during the Matamata tour, an invitation was extended to Swansea Schools (SSRU) to tour in New Zealand, which tour took place in 1976 (see: JY124 and JY125).

Matamata, College, 1974