2005/06 Scotland 3rd Player Issue Rugby Shirt (L)

Condition: 7/10 Good. Some wear to the sponsor motif on the chest. A few small faint marks on the lower front. One little hole on the rear of one shoulder

Size: Adult Large (slim fitting)

Chest Measurement: 39-41 Inches / 99-103 CM

Manufacturer: Canterbury

Colour: White, navy - amber - red trim

Material: 78% Polyester 22% Cotton

Seasons: 2005/2006 & 2006/2007

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Canterbury Scotland third kit short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2005/06 international season.

This is Canterbury's superior 'player issue' version of the jersey, as worn by the the elite players. It features an upgraded material mix aimed at increased durability & flexibility, ventilated panels, a slim fit design and a printed size label inside the collar (all compared to the 'traditional' version of the jersey, designed for comfort).

The condition of this original rugby shirt is 7/10 - Good. Some wear to the sponsor motif on the chest. A few small faint marks on the lower front. One little hole on the rear of one shoulder (see photos).

Frank Hadden, the head coach of Edinburgh Gunners, was appointed interim coach for the 2005 summer internationals against the Barbarians and Romania, winning both. On 15 September 2005, he was appointed national coach of the Scotland team.

In the first match of the 2006 Six Nations campaign, against France, Scotland won 20–16, and this was the first time since 1999 that they had beaten France. Scotland also beat England 18–12 at home at Murrayfield to reclaim the Calcutta Cup. In the 2006 Autumn internationals Scotland won two of three fixtures. They convincingly beat Romania and put up a solid first half performance against the Pacific Islanders. In the final match against Australia, Scotland failed to impress, with Australia winning 44–15.