As predicted by West , Nick Jeavons was selected for the Test match , which marked an important stage in the history of the game .
It was the first occasion on which England awarded caps against opposition who were not members of the International Rugby Board .
As predicted by West , Nick Jeavons was selected for the Test match , which marked an important stage in the history of the game because it was the first occasion on which England awarded caps against opposition who were not members of the International Rugby Board .