Name/TitleAustralia rugby union (supporter) jersey, 1997
About this objectLong sleeved Australia rugby jersey. Replica/ supporter jersey (not match worn). Features a white collar, on which the "Schweppes" logo is woven in green, and one white plastic button at the neck. The main body of the garment is orange, with dark green sleeves and dark green and white patterning on one side. The "Schweppes" label is found on the sleeves also. Across the chest are printed the Wallabies' emblem - comprising an orange stylised outline of a wallaby holding a ball - and a "Reebok" logo, with a woven "Rugby Union Australia" badge stitched on the right side. Two signatures are scrawled in black marker pen below. One is Brett Robinson (Australia) and the other is Josh Kronfeld (New Zealand). Both played at number 7 when Australia played New Zealand at the MCG on 26 July 1997. On the reverse is printed a large number "7" in green and white. The merchandising label is still attached to the neck.
MakerReebok
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date MadeCirca 1997
Place MadeUnknown
Medium and MaterialsSynthetic fabric, Plastic
Measurements78 x 56cm
Credit LineKindly donated by Mr Peter French to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum collection, 1997
Object TypeLong sleeved top
Object numberM15701
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
