In 1961 Australia played tests against Fiji in their tradition green jersey. After the SA tour the wallabies reverted to green and played France in Sydney. This is the last season all green jersey worn. Haworth Knot Glen iris, Melb makers label. JOHNSON hand written above. Size "44" . Would appear to be a spare as no number appears to have been applied to the jersey.

From the Peter Johnson '453' jersey collection. Peter played rugby for Australia for 14 seasons (1958-1971) accumulating the then record of 42 tests (1959-1971).

Furthermore, he played 215 1st Grade games for Randwick, 12 matches for Sydney, 34 for NSW and 49 Wallaby Tour games. He was inducted into he Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1989 and in 2016, Johnson was inducted into the Wallaby Hall of Fame. He was a member of the 1971 Presidents (World) XV that played England at Twickenham to celebrate the RFUs Centenary. Jersey comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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