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JY011
Item
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Title
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JY011
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Description
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French jersey worn by Robert Soro, Wales v France 1948. Blue with French cockerel on white shield on breast. White number 4 on back.
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Type
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Jersey
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Rights Holder
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CIC
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Provenance
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D C J Jones
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Date
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1947-1948
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Abstract
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French jersey worn by back row Robert Soro in the 11 - 3 victory over Wales on 21st February 1948 at St Helen's. This was France#s first ever defeat of Wales on Welsh soil. Robert Soro was subsequently known in France as "Le Lion de Swansea", for spearheading the French win that day.
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Subject
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jersey, france, robert soro, 1947-1948, 1948,
