New Bok jersey unveiled for historic All Blacks series
Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a special Springbok jersey for the historic four-Test “Greatest Rivalry” series against New Zealand, beginning in Johannesburg on August 22.
Nike and SA Rugby on Wednesday unveiled the new Springbok jersey for the historic four-Test series against New Zealand.
Branded the "Greatest Rivalry" series, the Springboks face the All Blacks twice in Johannesburg, once in Cape Town, and finally in the American city of Baltimore, starting on August 22.
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The Springboks meet the All Blacks in the first of four Tests at 10bet Ellis Park on 22 August, ending a 30-year wait for the resumption of a Test series between the two great rugby nations – and they will do so in a specially commissioned jersey that honours the team’s connection to the nation.
The jersey reflects the Tour's promise to be “like no other” and will only appear in the four RGR Tests.
“This truly is a Tour like no other, and so is this jersey,” said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby.
“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.”
The jersey will go on sale on Thursday.
