JY061

Item

Title
JY061
Description
Jersey, New Zealand Maoris, 1982, black with NZ fern on breast, "NZ" above and "Maoris" beneath fern motif. White number 12 on back.
Type
Jersey
Rights Holder
Loan
Provenance
Dai Richards
Date
1982-1983
Abstract
This jersey was worn by New Zealand Maoris centre Steve Pokere in the tour match at St Helen's against Swansea on 30th October 1982. Dai Richards, at outside-half, captaind the Swansea team who won the match 15 - 12. Swansea full-back Mark Wyatt kicked 5 penalties. Steve Pokere scored the Maoris' only try. Richard Dunn converted and added 2 penalties, but it was not enough to beat Richards' All Whites. Pokere and Richards exchanged jerseys afterwards.
Subject
jersey, new zealand maoris, maoris, 1982-1983, 1982, dai richards, david richards, tour, steve pokere,
Item sets
St Helen's Archive