{"product_id":"2001-south-africa-home-test-worn-rugby-shirt-matfield-4","title":"2001 South Africa Home Test Worn Rugby Shirt Matfield #4 (3XL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Specifiications_large.png?194\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match worn, so will show signs of wear picked up during the match. Little marking around the collar. Light surface wear. A couple of small marks on the lower front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult 3XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, gold trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor Matfield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches: \u003c\/strong\u003eSA Springboks \/ SA vs Italy 07\/11\/01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5DSE2D-nBFk\" title=\"Springbok Rugby History 2001 (The Tries)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/description_large.png?194%20alt=\" width=\"297\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial Nike Springbok home short sleeve test worn rugby shirt from the 2001 international match between South Africa \u0026amp; Italy on the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e November, 2001. The match was played at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is Nike's superior 'match issue' version of the jersey, worn by Victor Matfield during the Autumn test match against Italy. It features 'SA Rugby Springboks' embroidered under the national crest, embroidered match details \u0026amp; date near the lower front hem (typo on the '07', which should have been '17'), and a #4 professionally sewn onto the back of the shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe item also includes a letter of authenticity, signed by the Italian international player whom Matfield swapped his jersey with after the match (the previous owner, from which the jersey was bought by ourselves, Classic11 Shirts Ltd). This item is also presented in a special embossed gift box, designed to keep your collectable memorabilia safe for years to come (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"76\" width=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/files\/Background_large.png?194%20alt=\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eA big turning point in Matfield's career came when he decided to leave the Blue Bulls for the Griquas in 1999, where he was also selected to represent the Cats in the Super 12 that year. The move allowed him to prove his worth, and in 2000 he was given the opportunity to represent the Bulls Super 12 team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eHis hard work did not go unnoticed, and in 2001 he was finally selected for the Springbok squad, making his debut on 30 June 2001 against Italy. The Springboks player Italy once again on 17th November, in which \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatfield scored a try during the match (see above video).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eMatfield went on to help the Springboks' renaissance in 2004 and 2005; in the latter year, he made the five-man shortlist for IRB World Player of the Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #202122;\"\u003eMatfield was an instant selection for South Africa's 2007 World Cup winning-squad, and won the Man of the Match award in the final for his brilliant work in the line-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nike","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40301473071189,"sku":"7828","price":999.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/7309\/products\/IMG_20220829_091127.jpg?v=1662986838","url":"https:\/\/www.classic15.co.uk\/products\/2001-south-africa-home-test-worn-rugby-shirt-matfield-4","provider":"Classic15 Vintage Rugby Shirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}