A 1986–1990 All Blacks home jersey comes from the late amateur era, before rugby union turned professional in 1995. It is one of the classic heavyweight cotton-style Test shirts, featuring the all-black design, long sleeves or early short-sleeve variants depending on year, and the embroidered silver fern crest with minimal commercial branding (as sponsorship on jerseys was not yet standard in this period). It is associated with the New Zealand national rugby union team during a dominant phase in international rugby, including the build-up to and aftermath of the 1987 Rugby World Cup victory, where the All Blacks became the inaugural world champions. Jerseys from this era are highly collectible for their traditional construction, heavier fabric, and strong link to one of the most successful generations in rugby history.
Condition: Fair Condition - age related fading.
Brand: Canterbury
Sponsor: NA
Size: Large
Pit to Pit: 55cm
Label to Hem: 69cm
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a genuine vintage item with a past life | light wear may be present reflecting history of the jersey | details in the description
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