1988 New Zealand Home Rugby Shirt (M)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. Light surface wear

Size: Adult Medium (slim fitting)

Chest Measurement: 36-38 Inches / 92-97 CM

Manufacturer: Canterbury

Colour: Black, white trim

Material: 52% Cotton 48% Polyester

Seasons: 1988 & 1989

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Canterbury All Blacks home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 1988/89 international season.

This 1988 version of the All blacks jersey was the first to feature a manufacturer logo (Canterbury) on the upper chest. The logo was featured on official replica jerseys only, but not the shirts worn by the players in matches, as rugby was still an amateur sport and prohibited much of the advertising associated with it.

The condition of this original rugby jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. Light surface wear (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.