The Dutour
A vintage reproduction of the classic 1912 international France rugby shirt
Made from 100% cotton, this Francois Dutour jersey is a study of the original worn by the legendary fullback.
Its highly woven cloth delivers supreme quality with a contrast twill collar and featuring nape embroidery commemorating the player’s signature characteristics.
The particulars of the original were carefully studied and reproduced culminating in a ‘bootlace’ collar and colour-matching the fabric to stunning effect. We’ve incorporated the original French Gallic rooster emblem on the chest with unparalleled detail, delivering an authentic vintage jersey that is tailored for a contemporary audience.
100% British made in our manufacturing facility here in the Midlands, with yarn spun in the same building.
Limited Edition range with only 250 jerseys available!
Francois Xavier Dutour (1886 - 1978)
‘French champion with Toulouse against Racing in 1912’
Francois Xavier Dutour was a French turn of the century fullback. His rugby career began at Blaise Pascal high school in Clermont with the school-side known as ‘Les Isis’. His studies of veterinary medicine led him to Toulouse where he was invited to join the Stade Toulosian and his club successes evolved to him being selected for the national team.
France’s governing body for rugby, The Fédération Française de Rugby, made the decision to remove the two rings from the jersey badge in 1922, changing the emblem to a cockerel standing atop a rugby ball.
Size guide
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
| Small | 91.44 - 96.52 | 73.66 - 78.74 | 92.71 - 97.79 |
| Medium | 96.52 - 101.6 | 78.74 - 83.82 | 97.79 - 102.87 |
| Large | 101.6 - 106.68 | 83.82 - 91.44 | 102.87 - 110.49 |
| XL | 106.68 - 114.3 | 91.44 - 101.6 | 110.49 - 120.65 |
| XXL | 114.3 - 121.92 | 101.6 - 111.76 | 120.65 - 130.81 |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hips |
| Small | 36 - 38 | 29 - 31 | 36.5 - 38.5 |
| Medium | 38 - 40 | 31 - 33 | 38.5 - 40.5 |
| Large | 40 - 42 | 33 - 36 | 40.5 - 43.5 |
| XL | 42 - 45 | 36 - 40 | 43.5 - 47.5 |
| XXL | 45 - 48 | 40 - 44 | 47.5 - 51.5 |