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Jersey: New Zealand Deaf Rugby Football Union, Wales Tour 1998

A black rugby jersey with a white collar and the Canterbury logo on the right. It was the playing top of the New Zealand Deaf Blacks on their Wales Tour during 8 to 29 November 1998. This was the team’s first international tour. The Co-Coach, Phonse Carroll was a life member of Manawatu Deaf Society. Kevin Carroll, a player, was also from Manawatu. The jersey is on display at Manawatu Deaf Society’s Clubroom.

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Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll
Phonse Carroll
Phonse Carroll
Taonga source:
Manawatu Deaf Society
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 175-O-MDS
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