5157 - South Africa v Wales 1964 – Original programme with 27 Signatures

South Africa v Wales 1964 – Original programme with 27 Signatures

Item Number:  5157

This rare and highly collectable of Rugby Union memorabilia is an original match programme for the match between South Africa and Wales played at King's Park, Durban on 23 May 1964.

This was the first time in history the Welsh National team had ever toured abroad and was the catalyst for the great times to come as after the tour the WRU restructured the national team set-up.

Adding to the value and rarity of this programme is that it is signed by 27 players who have placed their signature on or around their printed name. The two teams were; South Africa: L G Wilson; J P Engelbrecht, J L Gainsford, D A Stewart, C G Dirksen; K Oxlee, C M Smith; J. L. Myburgh, G F Malan (capt.), J F K Marais, G Carelse, A S Malan, T P Bedford, D J. Hopwood, F C H du Preez.

Wales: GT R Hodgson (Neath); D K Jones (L1anelli), S J Dawes (London Welsh), K Bradshaw (Bridgend,) D I Bebb (Swansea); David Watkins (Newport), D C T Rowlands (Pontypool, capt.); L J Cunningham (Aberavon), N R Gale (L1anelli), Denzil Williams (Ebbw Vale), Brian Price (Newport), Brian Thomas (Neath), A E I Pask (Abertillery), J T Mantle (Newport), David Hayward (Cardiff).

Part of a large private collection (more of the collection can be viewed on this website), it is presented in good condition and is a fine item of Rugby memorabilia.