2001 Hurricanes Home Super12 Rugby Shirt (XXL)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. A few small faint marks on the upper chest, and the lower front & rear. Light wear to the sponsor on the chest

Size: Adult XXL

Chest Measurement: 52-54 Inches / 132-137 CM

Manufacturer: Adidas

Colour: Yellow, blue & black trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2001 & 2002

Player: N/A

Patches: Super12

Official Adidas Hurricanes home rugby shirt from the 2001 season. Complete with original Super12 patch on the sleeve.

The condition of this vintage shirt is 8/10 - Excellent. A few small faint marks on the upper chest, and the lower front & rear. Light wear to the sponsor on the chest (see photos).

After the 1999 World Cup, Jonah Lomu's contract with the NZRU expired he was linked to many clubs around the world, in rugby league as well as union and also the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. On 23 November 1999 it was announced that the winger had resigned from the NZRU and agreed terms with the Wellington Rugby Union, despite a reported a £1.1 million offer by Bristol. The move to the Wellington union meant he could be included in the protected group of players for the Hurricanes.

The Hurricanes also opened 2000 with a new stadium. The highlights of that year included the victory over eventual champions the Crusaders, 41-29, in front of a packed house. At the end of the season the 'Canes still had a mathematical chance of making the semis and only had to beat the Bulls to stay in contention. However, the Hurricanes played one of their worst games of the year, losing the match to one of the worst performing teams at that point in the competition's history and lost the possibility of qualifying for the semi-finals. The team finished eighth on the table.