1997/98 England Padded Bench Coat (XL)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. Light wear to the sponsor on the rear

Size: Adult Extra Large

Chest Measurement: 51-53 Inches / 130-135 CM

Manufacturer: Nike

Colour: Navy, red trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 1997/1998 & 1998/1999

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Nike England full zip, long sleeved padded bench coat from the 1997/98 international season. Complete with zipped pockets on the lower sides.

The condition of this vintage rugby jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. Light wear to the sponsor on the rear (see photos).

In 1997, Clive Woodward became England's coach. That year, England drew with New Zealand at Twickenham after being heavily defeated in Manchester the week before. England toured Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in 1998. Many of the England team made themselves unavailable for the tour nicknamed the "tour from hell" where England were beaten 76–0 by the Wallabies. 

In 1999 during the last ever Five Nations match, Scott Gibbs sliced through six English tackles to score in the last minute, and the last ever Five Nations title went to Scotland.