The Springboks unveiled their new Rugby Championship kits on Tuesday.
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Boys in blue? Mixed reactions over Springboks Nike home, away kit
Green, gold…and blue? Springboks have revealed their new Nike Rugby Championships home and away jerseys. What do you think?
The Springboks unveiled their new Rugby Championship kits on Tuesday.
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@springboks
The Springboks have revealed their home and away jerseys – under new Nike sponsors – for the upcoming Rugby Championships. But fans are on the fence about the design and colour choice…
The national team will don the new jerseys for the tournament – previously called the Tri Nations – which takes place between 8 and 29 July.
Springboks inked a six-year deal with Nike after their contract with Asics ended in 2022.
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SPRINGBOKS REVEAL NEW NIKE KIT
On their social media accounts, the Springboks revealed the new Nike designs for the Rugby Championships. The kit features a home and away jersey.
The home jersey features the typical gold and green colours.
It said in a statement: “The classic ‘green and gold’ jersey has been reimagined to include a traditional collar with the underside of the collar giving a nod to the South African flag. As an acknowledgment of the team’s spirit, the phrase “Stronger Forever” is inscribed on the inside collar.”
However, the biggest surprise is the away jersey in a bold blue hue. Away jerseys have traditionally been white in colour.
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“The bold new alternative jersey pays homage to the local culture through the patterned print and the colourway was inspired by and celebrates the hues of the local nature,” added the statement.
According to the designers, the new ventilation mesh panels will improve performance by increasing air circulation to the players’ bodies and regulating their temperatures.
On social media, Springboks fans had mixed reactions.
Some loved it…
@gaz_bd: “The away kit is class.”
@lungie_klaas: “Love it, especially the collar.”
@OarabileDiphoko: “Take my money!”
@KevinKelly21: “Home is top class. Nike are doing good stuff with their rugby gear”
Others were not impressed…
@stoffel_bk: “Away kit is not make sure.”
@subzeropmb: “Just basically the same as the 2017 Home Jersey”
WHEN WILL RUGBY WORLD CUP KIT BE REVEALED?
According to management, the Springboks Rugby World Cup jersey will be unveiled next month.
The event will take place between 8 September and 28 October in France.
