South Africa have unveiled their new Nike shirt forward of the beginning of the Rugby Championship.

The Springboks introduced the swap from earlier producer Asics final yr and a nine-month wait to see what the brand new taking part in prime would seem like is lastly over for followers. South Africa have launched a brand new collared inexperienced residence shirt which shall be worn for the primary time in opposition to Australia on Saturday in Jacques Nienaber’s aspect’s opening sport of the shortened 2023 Rugby Championship.

Associated: South Africa Rugby World Cup squad

Springboks Nike shirt examined

The normal inexperienced and gold Springbok residence shirt has been reimagined with a nod to the South Africa flag on the within of the brand new collar. In what the official press launch describes as an “acknowledgement of the workforce’s spirit” the phrase “Stronger Eternally” can be inscribed on the within of the collar.

The brand new alternate shirt encompasses a mild blue colourway impressed by native nature and a patterned design. It will likely be worn for the primary time away to Argentina in Buenos Aires subsequent month.

“The launch of a brand new jersey is all the time thrilling, however the anticipation and expectancy round right now has been constructing for months,” stated Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby.

“We’re immensely happy with what Nike has supplied and the suggestions from the workforce has been nice since they have been kitted with the coaching gear just lately. The brand new jersey honours the traditions of the Springboks in its design and development whereas including delicate nuances to set it aside. We couldn’t be happier.

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“We concerned the senior workforce management group within the approval course of, they usually have been instantly appreciative of what Nike have been making an attempt to realize in design and development. We’re wanting ahead to seeing the jerseys in motion over the approaching weeks, together with the alternate jersey which can make its debut in Buenos Aires subsequent month.”

South Africa Nike shirt response

In contrast to the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup shirt, followers took to the brand new Springbok design – as they returned to previous equipment supplier Nike – and lauded the brand new mannequin on-line.

One fan stated: “They’re so good!!”

One other added: “Undoubtedly getting myself considered one of these.”

The shirts shall be in the stores from Friday. South Africa are slated to launch their official Rugby World Cup shirt subsequent month.

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