1969 Japan v Oxford/Cambridge University

Japan v Oxford & Cambridge University Select - 1969

In 1969 a combined Oxford and Cambridge University team from England emerged unbeaten from high-profile matches against a Kanto University XI and a Tokyo XI at the National Stadium. Not only were their matches televised live but their itinerary included a meeting with the Japanese Emperor.

The official programme covering the two games and a ticket for the Kanto University game are shown below.

The tie-pin I have in my collection for this game is very rare and and would have been presented to one of the players or officials involved in the games.

Tie-Pin