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FIJI RUGBY TEAM 1973 (VISIT TO SWANSEA) - SIGNED TEAM SHEET

FIJI RUGBY TEAM 1973 (VISIT TO SWANSEA) - SIGNED TEAM SHEET

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Headed notepaper from the Swansea Cricket & Football Club, signed by the full Fijian rugby team that toured the UK in 1973. These include Kurisaru, Gavidi, Hughes, Tukairavua, Namadila, Samuels, Racika, Varo, Ratudina, Batibasaga, Cagilaba and both the coach and manager. The autographs were collected during the team's visit to Swansea to mark the Welsh club's Centenary - the tourist won the match 31-0. They also played England on the tour, losing 13-12.

A4 sheet. Central vertical fold and some light creasing. The autographs are all in ink and in very good condition. A rare set of autographs.

Date
1973
Author
(FIJI RUGBY TEAM)

£90.00 (Code: 63505)

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