Episode 1 of 4
Amateurism Affidavit
- When
- 1888
- Where
- Australia and New Zealand
Players signed affidavits confirming they would not be paid for playing rugby in Australia and New Zealand.
Clowes was designated a 'professional' sportsman after accepting £15 to buy equipment shortly before leaving for Australia. As a result, the other players on the tour were required to sign an affidavit to state they were not to be paid for playing rugby when in Australia and New Zealand.
Sources
- 1888 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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