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RNZ News
04-05-2025
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Rare All Blacks jersey to be auctioned
All Black Cam Roigard celebrates after scoring a try with All Blacks Peter Lakai, Beauden Barrett and Wallace Sititi during All Blacks v France Northern Tour match on 16 November. Photo: Supplied / Bob Martin The sale of a rare All Blacks jersey will help New Zealand's living war veterans, the president of the Returned and Services' Association (RSA) says. When the All Blacks played France last November, they honoured veterans by wearing an RSA poppy embroidered onto their jersey as part of the Remembrance Test - to honour those New Zealanders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. One of the tops - a white version of the national jersey to differentiate from France's dark blue - was gifted to the RSA. It is now up for auction. National president and former All Black Sir Wayne Shelford said it was "heartwarming" to receive the jersey, which was signed by the 2024 squad and coach Scott Robertson. "It's a great honour... to be given one of those jerseys to auction off. The All Blacks themselves realise that by wearing the poppy they're helping our veterans out, which is awesome. "Pulling on the black jersey is incredibly emotional for any player, but having that mark of respect for veterans embroidered on the sleeve takes it to another level. The poppy is worn to honour the fallen, but this gift from the All Blacks will now allow us to provide more support to our living veterans." He said there were probably between 13,000 to 16,000 living veterans who had taken part in wars since World War II. Many had ongoing issues they needed support with, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or just simply getting older, he added. Shelford called the jersey a "true collector's item" as the jerseys were only made for the test played against France on. No supporters jerseys were produced or made available for sale. The jersey was on Trade Me, and the auction would close at 7.45pm on Wednesday, 7 May. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
01-05-2025
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- Scoop
All Blacks' Show Of Support For New Zealand's Veterans
Press Release – RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford said it was heart-warming to see this show of support from the national team. When the All Blacks played France in Paris last November, they honoured New Zealand's veterans of military of service by wearing an RSA Poppy embroidered onto their jersey. One of those jerseys has now been gifted to the Royal New Zealand RSA to help raise funds to continue their support to our veterans. National President Sir Wayne Shelford said it was heart-warming to see this show of support from the national team. 'Pulling on the Black Jersey is incredibly emotional for any player. But having that mark of respect for veterans embroidered on the sleeve takes it to another level. The poppy is worn to honour the fallen, but this gift from the All Blacks will now allow us to provide more support to our living veterans.' The 'Remembrance Test' was played on 17 November (NZ time) with the All Blacks wearing the poppy to commemorate Remembrance Day and honour those New Zealanders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. The All Blacks wore the white version of the national jersey to differentiate from France's dark blue. The jersey has been signed by the 2024 All Blacks Squad and Coach Scott Robertson and is a true collector's item, with no supporter version ever produced for sale. The jersey is now being auctioned on Trade Me and closes on – the RSA is incredibly grateful to the All Blacks for the opportunity to raise more funds to improve the wellbeing of New Zealand's veterans. The auction closes on Wednesday 7 May at 7.45pm and can be viewed here:
Scoop
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
All Blacks' Show Of Support For New Zealand's Veterans
When the All Blacks played France in Paris last November, they honoured New Zealand's veterans of military of service by wearing an RSA Poppy embroidered onto their jersey. One of those jerseys has now been gifted to the Royal New Zealand RSA to help raise funds to continue their support to our veterans. National President Sir Wayne Shelford said it was heart-warming to see this show of support from the national team. 'Pulling on the Black Jersey is incredibly emotional for any player. But having that mark of respect for veterans embroidered on the sleeve takes it to another level. The poppy is worn to honour the fallen, but this gift from the All Blacks will now allow us to provide more support to our living veterans.' The "Remembrance Test" was played on 17 November (NZ time) with the All Blacks wearing the poppy to commemorate Remembrance Day and honour those New Zealanders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. The All Blacks wore the white version of the national jersey to differentiate from France's dark blue. The jersey has been signed by the 2024 All Blacks Squad and Coach Scott Robertson and is a true collector's item, with no supporter version ever produced for sale. The jersey is now being auctioned on Trade Me and closes on – the RSA is incredibly grateful to the All Blacks for the opportunity to raise more funds to improve the wellbeing of New Zealand's veterans. The auction closes on Wednesday 7 May at 7.45pm and can be viewed here:
