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Don Clarke's Matchworn boots and 1960 tour to South Africa…
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Don Clarke's Matchworn boots and 1960 tour to South Africa Clarke had to borrow these soft toe boots from Kel Tremain after leaving his square toe boots at the team hotel. Notwithstanding he played with these boots for twenty minutes in the 2nd test at Newlands (won 11-3 by the all Blacks) and kicked a goal. a messenger was sent to the team hotel and Clarke's boots were retrieved and ferried out to him whilst one of the all Blacks threw a 'Hollywood' injury to stop play. Provenance: from the collection of Don Clarke and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Clarke family
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Memorabilia: Sporting - Rugby League & Rugby Union