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JEAN-PIERRE RIVES | FRANCE TRAINING SUIT | c.1975-1979 Blue Adidas hooded two-piece training suit

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JEAN-PIERRE RIVES | FRANCE TRAINING SUIT | c.1975-1979 Blue Adidas hooded two-piece training suit worn by Jean-Pierre Rives (b.1952). LA MARQUE AUX 3 BANDES, Creation Entex draw string hood, two zipped pockets, felt applied Adidas logo right left breast, white, red & blue stripes to sleeves, JOHN P.R. Williams stitched name tag above Adidas branding tag. Trousers with draw string waist, white, red and blue stripes to legs, whooped and zipped leg bottoms. Gifted or swapped with JPR Williams who was then very fond of the tracksuit and would wear it often and hence an ‘owner’s label’ for JPR was sewn to inside collar. A cult figure in France, Rives was a fearless open-side flanker whose mane of blond hair earned him the nickname 'Casque d'Or' (Golden Helmet). Thought of as a cult figure in France, fans around the world loved his ultra-committed style of play. Born in Toulouse on New Year's Eve 1952, Rives cultivated an all-or-nothing style of rugby and formed arguably one of the game's greatest back-row combinations with Jean-Claude Skrela and Jean-Pierre Bastiat in the 1970s. He became a favourite both at home and abroad and captained his country to victory over the All Blacks as well as the Grand Slam in 1981. He made 59 appearances for Les Bleus and captained his country on 34 occasions. As with JPR, Rives excelled at tennis during his youth but ultimately decided to play rugby. Although he was initially considered too small to be a flanker, he quickly proved his doubters wrong. His playing career began in 1967, when he started to represent TOEC during his early teens. He then stayed with the club until 1972, when he joined Stade Beaumontois. Following his stint with Stade Beaumontois, Jean-Pierre Rives was given the chance to join his hometown club of Toulouse, He immediately impressed, and after only a year with the side, he was handed his debut for France at the age of 22. After several successful years, Jean-Pierre Rives then left Toulouse in 1981 and finished his career with Racing Club de France, who he represented until 1986. Between 1975 and 1984, Jean-Pierre Rives was a giant of French rugby and reached the very top of the game. As well as appearing 59 times for his country and captaining them on 34 occasions, he also won multiple Five Nations Grand Slam titles. Due to his wild blonde hair and his bravery, he became known affectionately as Asterix. Across the world, he was regarded as a legend, an icon, and a blood-stained hero. Since retiring from rugby in 1986, Jean-Pierre Rives has focused on his art, which has been a passion since childhood. He now exhibits regularly at public venues around the world. Jean-Pierre Rives was inducted into the Rugby Hall of Fame in 2021. JPR's spirit is still with us as well as his soul. It is with great emotion that I write to you. I think of Scilla and all the family. I'm thinking of him, I'm thinking of you. - Jean-Pierre Rives, 2025 Additional playing days images courtesy of Colorsport (Copyright)

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