1998/99 Japan Home Rugby Shirt (L)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. Some faint marking on the inside of the collar. A small faint mark on one sleeve. A small faint mark on the rear

Size: Adult Large

Chest Measurement: 42-44 Inches / 107-112 CM

Manufacturer: Canterbury

Colour: Red & white hoops

Material: 52% Cotton 48% Polyester

Seasons: 1998 - 2001

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Canterbury Japan home long sleeved rugby shirt from the 1998/99 international season.

The condition of this original rugby jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. Some faint marking on the inside of the collar. A small faint mark on one sleeve. A small faint mark on the rear  (see photos).

After Hirao resigned, Toshiba Brave Lupus coach Shogo Mukai was appointed in March 2001 to lead Japan up to the 2003 Rugby World Cup. After mixed fortunes in his first two years in charge, Japan put in some impressive performances at the tournament with good efforts against Scotland and France, nevertheless they still left the tournament having failed to reach their target of winning some matches but still won admirers for their exciting brand of play. Mukai left his post after the tournament to spend more time with his family.