Nelson Mandela Signed England Rugby Tour Cap

Rugby Memorabilia- Signed England Rugby South Africa Tour Cap 2000, signed by Nelson Mandela. 
This fantastic and very rare rugby memorabilia item is a signed England rugby Tour Cap from the  2000 South Africa  rugby Tour, hand signed by the South African President on 15 March 2000. 100% authentic and supplied with two Coa's, one from Cecil Greenfield confirming Nelson Mandela's signature and our life time guarantee and Coa. It is shown unframed but will be boxed framed along with photos from the tour.

England 2000 Tour To South Africa Biography

The 2000 England rugby tour to South Africa resulted in a 1-1 series draw for England, with the Springboks winning the first Test matche 18-13 and losing the second one 27-22, with Jonny Wilkinson scoring all of England's points in the second Test. England also played a series of non-Test matches against regional teams, including a 52-22 win against the North West Leopards and a 55-16 win against Nashua Griquas, and a 36-27 win against the Valke.

The first test was not without controvesy, as Dan Luger scored the only try, but a referee decision denied England a potential try and Braam van Strataan kicked six penalties to secure the Springbok's win.

The second test launched Jonny Wilkinson onto the world stage as a world class fly-half. He scored all of England's points in their historic 27-22 win against the Springboks. This win was a massive achieement, as it was England's first win over the Springbok's on South African soil since the 1995 world cup. 

The tour also allowed England coach Clive Woodward a opportunity to test new and upcoming players, such as Steve Borthwick and Liam Botham, to earn their place in the senior squad. The former going onto coach England.

Following the second test victory, England went on to beat Soth Africa again in a match at Twickenham in December 2000, securing a second successive win against the 1995 Rugby World Champions.

The tour followed on from the 2000 Six Nations Championship, which was the first series of the Six Nations Championship, following the inclusion of Italy into championship. The championship was won by England and although England had appeared ready to be the first nation in the expanded Championship to win all its games and complete a 'Grand Slam' they met winless Scotland for its final match. Scotland earned a surprising victory and denied England the Grand Slam. France, the last winner of a Five Nations slam in 1998, would win the first Six Nations slam in 2002.

AUTHENTICITY.

All signed items are supplied with a COA and lifetime guarantee,which carries our full name and contact details,we do not sell pre-printed,autopen or any other form of fake signature

ABOUT US.

We have been a collector for over 20 years privately,and have supplied quality autographs to both Trade and public full time for over 2 years.

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DIMENSIONS;  62Cm H x52 Cm W x 15Cm D