Rugby Union and Rugby Sevens / 1995 and 1997 World Cups / So - Lot 209

Rugby Union and Rugby Sevens / 1995 and 1997 World Cups / South Africa / Hong Kong 4 vests worn by accredited photographers documenting 3 major rugby events: - 1995 World Cup (South Africa): 2 white and blue “Afga Photographers” vests, one from the opening match, featuring the official “Rugby World Cup 1995” logo ” - 1995 Hong Kong Sevens (major international rugby sevens tournament): yellow and red Kodak vest. “Cathay Pacific 20 years, Hong Kong Bank SEVENS ” - 1997 Rugby Sevens World Cup: a yellow and red Kodak vest, featuring both official logos on the front and back Historical note on vest #1: May 25, 1995: South Africa, led by François Pienaar and Joel Stransky, defeated defending champion Australia, led by Michael Lynagh and Phil Kearns, 27–18. This was the Springboks’ first World Cup match following the end of apartheid, attended by Nelson Mandela