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Man left choked up after rugby relic connecting him and late friend is restored
- A man from Salisbury received a restored 1936 rugby flag that connected him to his late friend Ollie.
- The flag, read ‘Ireland v England 1936,’ was exchanged between rugby captains as a token of friendship.
- Jonny learned his grandfather and Ollie’s grandfather exchanged the flag, linking their families by history.
- Ollie’s death meant the flag would have passed to his family, but it ultimately went to Jonny.
- Textiles conservator Rebecca restored the delicate silk flag, enabling an emotional reveal for Jonny.
- Jonny described Ollie as generous and warm-hearted, noting the bond the flag represented.
- Jonny planned a ceremonial unveiling of the flag with both families to honor Ollie.
- The Repair Shop episode aired on BBC One, featuring Will Kirk and Rebecca Bissonnet.
- The story blends sport, friendship and memory across generations.
- Viewers were moved as the flag’s restoration connected present and past.
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