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The 1888 British touring rugby team

The British touring team of 1888 lost two and drew four of its nineteen matches in New Zealand.

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  • 'Play up' card for the Natives' Rugby Tour, 1888/89
    Natives' Rugby Tour, 1888-89

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NZ Rugby Museum

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