Brand new Springboks jersey ‘like no other’ unveiled for Greatest Rivalry series
Brand new Springboks jersey 'Like no other' revealed ahead of Greatest Rivalry Tour
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a brand-new Springboks shirt ahead of the upcoming Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour.
The shirt, unveiled on Wednesday, celebrates the mindset that has powered the team under the leadership of Rassie Erasmus.
The jersey will go on sale on Thursday, August 6, ahead of the Springboks’ first of four Tests against the All Blacks, marking the first Test series between the two great rugby nations in 30 years.
The specially commissioned jersey is designed to honour the Springboks’ connection to the nation.
‘Like no other’
A statement from SA Rugby reads: ‘At the heart of the jersey design is a subtle, tone-on-tone graphic featuring the lyrics of South Africa’s national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, printed in the shape of the South African flag.
‘The words in all five languages – Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Afrikaans, and English – will be carried on the team’s chests as they represent the convergence of South Africa’s diverse voices, histories, and communities.
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‘Created with Nike’s athlete-first approach to design, the jersey combines lightweight performance construction with a fit engineered for the demands of the modern game – featuring Nike FIT ADV, engineered from superior materials and a rigorous testing protocol.
‘Every detail is designed to help athletes move with speed, confidence and focus, enabling The Springboks to play with the adaptability and creativity that have become hallmarks of their success.
‘The jersey reflects the promise of the Tour to be “like no other” and will only appear in the four RGR Tests.
Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby, labelled the tour “like no other”, and would like the jersey to reflect that.
“Nike have outdone themselves in developing a design that speaks directly and honestly to the motivation of the team and management – they play for the people of South Africa and wear their hearts on their sleeve; now they will wear the words of the anthem on their chests.”
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a new shirt for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.