Springboks reveal 2025 kit featuring new sponsors and 1995 heritage jersey
new springboks home and away kits with the 1995 heritage jersey in the centre
The 2025 Springboks kit has been unveiled with Nike and SA Rugby paying homage to the 1995 Rugby World Cup victory with a heritage jersey.
The newly designed playing kit and a retro jersey honouring the 1995 Rugby World Cup winners was revealed for the first time – 30 years to the day that Nelson Mandela first presented the Webb Ellis Cup to Springbok captain Francois Pienaar.
New Springboks jersey
A statement from SA Rugby noted that the new team playing jersey incorporates elements of the King Protea in a striking collar design and features new front of jersey sponsors FNB, who have replaced MTN.
“The playing kit remains firmly rooted in tradition in a clean and elegant design that honours the timeless green and gold, while the details include subtle nods to historic victories, uniting the past, present and future of the team into a single, cohesive design,” the statement added.
“The unique, new neckline is inspired by the protea in a design that is rooted in green yet ‘crowned’ by the King Protea’s leaves. Inside the collar are four stars that feature as a nod to the team’s four Rugby World Cup victories, as well as #ForeverGreenForeverGold.”
new springboks home and away kits with the 1995 heritage jersey in the centre
Meanwhile, the alternate jersey is all-white with the Protea collar in traditional bottle green.
The recreation of the 1995 jersey is in traditional cotton and features the iconic badge of the Springbok leaping over a wreath of proteas.
“Nike has done a superb job to produce a kit range that both honours the traditions of the Springboks while giving it a modern design edge,” said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby.
“We also chose to honour the 30th anniversary of the 1995 victory that was such a watershed moment for rugby and for South Africa.
“We believe the replica kit and the wide range of lifestyle apparel and fan-centric accessories that go with it will allow supporters to wear their pride wherever they go – and especially on Bok Fridays.”
The home and alternative jerseys as well as the lifestyle collection will be available from Wednesday (25 June) from Nike stores, major retailers, and online.
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