1980 British Lions rugby tour autographed zebra hide

1980 British Lions rugby tour autographed zebra hide. 

The Lions’ presence in South Africa was controversial as it ignored the British government’s stipulation to avoid sporting events against the South African apartheid regime. 

On the pitch, the Lions lost three of their four tests against the Springboks, although won all 14 non-international matches.

An extraordinary 1980 British Lions rugby tour autographed zebra hide from the tour of South Africa

An extraordinary 1980 British Lions rugby tour autographed zebra hide from the Lions’ tour of South Africa. 

Presented to British Lions lock Allan Martin on the tour, which took place between May and July 1980. 

Signed superbly on the reverse of the hide in black marker pen by  22 of the squad and management: 

Noel Murphy (manager), Allan Martin, Bill Beaumont, John Carleton, Maurice Colclough, Ray Gravell, Bruce Hay, Peter Morgan, John O'Driscoll, Phil Orr, Alan Phillips, Graham Price, Derek Quinnell, Elgan Rees, Jim Renwick Steve Smith, Jeff Squire, Alan Tomes, Colm Tucker, Peter Wheeler, Clive Williams, Clive Woodward and Allan Martin himself. 

The signatures remain crisp and bold. 

Measures approx. 89 by 62in.

Also lists details of the 18 matches the Lions played on the tour, including date, opponent, venue and score. 

In good condition. A superb display piece. 

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