1978 England Home Match Worn (vs Argentina) Rugby Shirt #11 (Slemen) (L)

Condition: Match Worn, including many marks from the match

Size: Adult Large

Chest Measurement: 42-44 Inches / 107-112 CM

Manufacturer: ABC Direction Ltd

Colour: White

Material: Cotton

Seasons: 1978 (vs Argentina, 14th October)

Player: Michael Slemen

Patches: N/A

Official match worn ABC Direction England long sleeved rugby shirt from the 1978 match against Argentina, on the 14th October. Complete with #11 on the back of the shirt in original numbering.

This jersey was worn by the Liverpool & England international player, Michael Slemen. The jersey was acquired by ourselves from the family of former Leicester Tigers' president, Tudor Thomas. The jersey remained in their private collection until it was purchased by ourselves in 2026. A signed letter of confirmation from Tudor Thomas's son, will accompany the jersey.

Accompanying this jersey is an original match day program. M. A. C. Slemen #11 can be seen on the centre-fold pages, that features the line-ups for the match.

The Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) celebrated its centenary in 1983 with a series of special matches involving a "WP President's Centenary XV". Key matches included a 23 July 1983 game against Natal, a 27 July 1983 match against Western Province (DHL Newlands), and a 30 July 1983 fixture against the SARB President's XV.