JY055

Title: JY055
Description: Jersey, South Africa, British & Irish Lions tour to SA 1980
Type: Jersey
Rights Holder: CIC
Provenance: Dai Richards
Date: 1979-1980
Abstract: This Springbok jersey was presented to Dai Richards on his premature departure from the Lions tour to South Africa in 1980 following an injury sustained in the Lions' win over Transvaal on 7th June. Dai Richards played 7 matches on the tour including the first test. He scored a try in the match v Transvaal before injury forced him to leave the pitch.
Subject: jersey, south africa, 1980, 1979-1980, dai richards, david richards, lions, british & irish lions, tour,