1987 New Zealand Home Rugby Shirt (M)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. Light wear. The button is missing on the front of the collar

Size: Adult Medium

Chest Measurement: 40-42 Inches / 101-106 CM

Manufacturer: Canterbury

Colour: Black, white trim

Material: 52% Cotton 48% Polyester

Seasons: 1987 - 1991

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Canterbury All Blacks home long sleeved rugby shirt from the 1987 international season.

The condition of this original rugby jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. Light wear. The button is missing on the front of the collar (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.