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Condition: 9/10 Superb
Size: Adult Medium (loose fitting)
Chest Measurement: 40-42 Inches / 92-97 CM
Manufacturer: Sport Scene
Colour: Black & amber hoops
Material: Cotton
Seasons: 1991
Player: N/A
Patches: County Champions 1991
Official SportSport Scene Scene Cornwall RFU home long sleeved rugby shirt from 1991. Complete with 'County Champions 1991' details embroidered under the crest on the chest.
The condition of this original rugby jersey is 9/10 - Superb (see photos).
Cornwall reached the Championship finals in 1909, 1928, 1958, 1969 and 1989 but had to wait until 1991 before re-claiming the trophy. In a final that most Cornish fans will remember forever, Cornwall played Yorkshire at Twickenham in front of 54,000 fans, the majority of which were supporting Cornwall. In a game that had everything, Cornwall found themselves trailing at 16-3 down after 54 minutes, having been tricked when Yorkshire ran a penalty that the Cornish believed they had indicated to kick.
Cornwall fought back to draw level at 16-16 after 80 minutes, and even missed the conversion that would have given them victory in normal time. The game then went into extra time when Cornwall managed to continue their scoring. The final score was 29–20 to Cornwall which sent the fans into a state of total elation. Richard Nanckivell's two tries were the inspiration that they could win and Tommy Bassett and Billy Peters put the icing on the cake in extra-time for Cornwall's first title since 1908.
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