Condition: 8/10 A little wear to the manufacturer logo on the front of the collar. Slight wear to the rear #59
Size: Adult Extra Large (tight fitting)
Chest Measurement: 42-44 Inches / 107-112 CM
Manufacturer: Nike
Colour: White, red trim
Material: Polyester, Nylon, Elastane
Seasons: 2003/2004 & 2004/2005
Player: #59
Patches: 'Rugby's Most Capped Player' / Jason Leonard
Official Nike England home player issue rugby shirt from the 2004 international season. This is limited edition jersey #59 (out of 114 - the number of caps that Jason Leonard won during his record England career). It features 'Rugby's Most Capped Player' motif embroidered above the crest and 'Jason Leonard' near the lower hem.
This is Nike's ultimate 'player issue' version of the jersey, as worn by the players. It features textured grip assist panels on the shoulders, sleeves and lower torso, ventilated panel on the lower rear and an upgraded material mix aimed at increased flexibility & durability.
Condition of this original rugby jersey is 8/10 - A little wear to the manufacturer logo on the front of the collar. Slight wear to the rear #59 (see photos).
In 2003, England won the Grand Slam for the first time since 1995, followed by wins over Australia and the All Blacks on their Summer tour in June.
Going into the 2003 World Cup, England were one of the tournament favourites. They reached the final on 22 November 2003 against Australia and became World champions after a match-winning drop goal by Jonny Wilkinson in extra time that made the final score 20–17. On 8 December, the English team greeted 750,000 supporters on their victory parade through London before meeting Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
In the 2004 Six Nations Championship, England lost to both France and Ireland and finished third.Sir Clive Woodward resigned on 2 September and Andy Robinson was appointed England head coach.
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