I believe it was the first time, the old wood was pretty knackered apparently. Its oak, so should be pretty hardy, which is why I wonder if there was a defect and its split along that when it took a knock on the floor.
Looking at the picture halfway down the article, the grain is pretty noticeable which makes me wonder if the growth rings are pretty spread apart which indicates faster growth. I’m not much of a wood worker but from what I know the tighter growth rings are usually an indication of slower growth & stronger wood.
Interesting! Would the wood be replaced regularly or would that have been the first time?
I believe it was the first time, the old wood was pretty knackered apparently. Its oak, so should be pretty hardy, which is why I wonder if there was a defect and its split along that when it took a knock on the floor.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/132760483/a-new-log-o-wood-ranfurly-shield-undergoes-major-restoration-as-old-version-is-retired
Looking at the picture halfway down the article, the grain is pretty noticeable which makes me wonder if the growth rings are pretty spread apart which indicates faster growth. I’m not much of a wood worker but from what I know the tighter growth rings are usually an indication of slower growth & stronger wood.