1985 New Zealand Home Rugby Shirt (L)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. Light wear. Some fading to the colour on the cuffs

Size: Adult Large

Chest Measurement: 41-43 Inches / 104-109 CM

Manufacturer: Canterbury

Colour: Black, white trim

Material: 60% Cotton 40% Polyester

Seasons: 1985

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Canterbury All Blacks home long sleeved rugby shirt from the 1985 international season.

This was the last year that the All Black jersey did not feature 'New Zealand' embroidered under the silver fern crest, on the upper chest.

The condition of this original rugby jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. Light wear. Some fading to the colour on the cuffs (see photos).

New Zealand hosted and won the inaugural World Cup in 1987 beating France 29–9 in the final. New Zealand conceded only 52 points and scored 43 tries in six games en route to the title, beating Italy, Fiji, Argentina, Scotland, Wales and France.

By the 1991 World Cup New Zealand were an ageing side, co-coached by Alex Wyllie and John Hart. After beating hosts England in the tournament opener, they struggled during pool matches against the United States and Italy, and won their quarter-final against Canada. They were then knocked out by eventual winners Australia 16–6 in their semi-final at Lansdowne Road. In the wake of the tournament, there were many retirements, including coach Wyllie, who had enjoyed an 86 per cent win rate during 29 tests in charge.