2009 South Africa Home Test Rugby Shirt (M)

Condition: 7/10 Good. Light surface wear. Some faint marking on the front of the collar. Some wear to the sponsor motif on the chest

Size: Adult Medium (tight fitting)

Chest Measurement: 34-36 Inches / 87-91 CM

Manufacturer: Canterbury

Colour: Green, white & gold trim

Material: 74% Polyester / 26% Cotton

Seasons: 2009 & 2010

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Canterbury Springbok home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2009 international season.

This is Canterbury's 'test' (player issue) version of the jersey, as worn by the elite players. It features a tight fitting design, an upgraded durable & flexible material mix, textured grip assist on the shoulders, transfer sponsor on the chest, a reinforced collar and elasticated panels on the sides of the garment.

The condition of this original rugby jersey is 7/10 - Good. Light surface wear. Some faint marking on the front of the collar. Some wear to the sponsor motif on the chest (see photos).

In January 2008, Peter de Villiers was appointed as the first non-white coach of the Springboks. De Villiers's first squad included ten of colour. The team finishes last in the Tri Nations, but notched several wins during their 2008 end of year tour.

The 2009 season was more successful. The Boks earned a 2–1 series win over the Lions, and then won the 2009 Tri Nations Series. However, during the November tests they lost their top spot in the IRB rankings with losses to France and Ireland. Nonetheless, the Boks were named IRB International Team of the Year.