2002/03 Wales Home Rugby Shirt (XL)

Condition: 9/10 Superb

Size: Adult Extra Large (loose fitting)

Chest Measurement: 51-53 Inches / 130-135 CM

Manufacturer: Reebok

Colour: Red, black trim

Material: 65% Polyester 35% Cotton

Seasons: 2002/2003 & 2003/2004

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Reebok Wales home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 2002/03 international season.

The condition of this original rugby shirt is 9/10 - Superb (see photos).

Wales' performances improved with the appointment of New Zealander Graham Henry as coach in 1998 when he led them to ten-match winning streak; this included Wales' first ever victory over the then-world champions, South Africa, by 29–19. Henry was consequently nicknamed "the great redeemer" by the Welsh media and fans. Hosting the1999 World Cup, Wales qualified for the quarter-finals for the first time since 1987, but lost 9–24 to eventual champions Australia. 

Defeats to Argentina and Ireland in 2001 and 2002 led to Henry's resignation in February 2002; his assistant Steve Hansen took over. Further defeats led to perhaps Wales' biggest ever shake-up in 2003. At the 2003 World Cup, Wales scored four tries in their 53–37 loss to New Zealand, and also lost to the eventual tournament winners, England, in their quarter-final, despite outscoring them by three tries to one.