2008/09 Saracens Home Rugby Shirt (W) (Size 18)

Condition: 9/10 Superb

Size: Woman's size 18

Chest Measurement: 39-41 Inches / 99-103 CM

Manufacturer: Kooga

Colour: Black, red trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2008/2009 & 2009/2010

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Kooga Saracens home rugby shirt from the 2008/09 season.

This is Kooga's woman's version of the jersey. It features shorter sleeves and a shorter length, compared to the men's version.

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

The arrival of Brendan Venter to the head coach role in 2009 sparked major controversy. Shortly after arrival he triggered the culling of 18 players within 48 hours, known amongst fans as "the night of the long knives", this would then be followed up by the arrival of a number of South Africans to the squad.

This caused the club to be strongly criticised as they were seen to be swaying away from being an English club. Some even began calling the club "Saffracens", due to their strong South African links (Saffa being slang for South African).

This didn't stop Saracens going on a 10-match unbeaten run at the start of the domestic season which saw wins over London Irish (at Twickenham in the London Double Header), Northampton (at Wembley), London Wasps and Bath.