Springbok 2019 Rugby World Cup jersey revealed
South African Rugby has revealed the jersey that the Springboks will wear during their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan.
The 'unstoppable' jersey is designed and manufactured by ASICS and features technological advancements to give the Boks that extra edge on the playing field.
South Africa has won the international showpiece twice before, in 1995 and 2007.
The new jersey will go on sale in South Africa from tomorrow.
CEO of SA Rugby, Jurie Kruger says "every little detail counts and that includes all the focus and effort put in by ASICS into making this the most advanced jersey for the Boks to wear in Japan and support them in their quest to reach their goal."
ASICS and the Springboks tested more than 10 versions of the jersey with 30 different fabrics at their laboratories in Japan.
Players were also interviewed about their personal requirements in terms of what the jersey offers them to be unstoppable on the field.
Key features of the new Springbok jersey:
Durable iconic collar
Fabric is lighter and thinner
Grip print for ball catching and carrying
Stretch material feature to provide the anti-grab and easy escape
Stretch side panel and under arm gusset strategically placed for the mobility of arms
Side seam for strong binding
Special pattern for players based on 3D measurement and fitting
SA Rugby says the jersey has a more traditional feel that draws inspiration from the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning apparel. That tournament was of course held in South Africa. The photo of late former President Nelson Mandela handing the trophy to Francois Pienaar after the final in Johannesburg is one of the most iconic images in local and international sport.
The Springbok emblem will again move to the left sleeve of the jersey for the duration of the world cup. Following World Rugby's commercial requirements, the country's national emblem - the King Protea - and the jersey manufacturer's logo on the front.
South Africa has won the international showpiece twice before, in 1995 and 2007.
The new jersey will go on sale in South Africa from tomorrow.
CEO of SA Rugby, Jurie Kruger says "every little detail counts and that includes all the focus and effort put in by ASICS into making this the most advanced jersey for the Boks to wear in Japan and support them in their quest to reach their goal."
ASICS and the Springboks tested more than 10 versions of the jersey with 30 different fabrics at their laboratories in Japan.
Players were also interviewed about their personal requirements in terms of what the jersey offers them to be unstoppable on the field.
Key features of the new Springbok jersey:
Durable iconic collar
Fabric is lighter and thinner
Grip print for ball catching and carrying
Stretch material feature to provide the anti-grab and easy escape
Stretch side panel and under arm gusset strategically placed for the mobility of arms
Side seam for strong binding
Special pattern for players based on 3D measurement and fitting
SA Rugby says the jersey has a more traditional feel that draws inspiration from the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning apparel. That tournament was of course held in South Africa. The photo of late former President Nelson Mandela handing the trophy to Francois Pienaar after the final in Johannesburg is one of the most iconic images in local and international sport.
The Springbok emblem will again move to the left sleeve of the jersey for the duration of the world cup. Following World Rugby's commercial requirements, the country's national emblem - the King Protea - and the jersey manufacturer's logo on the front.
South Africa kick-off their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign against New Zealand on the 21st of September.
REVEALED! The Boks will be wearing an “unstoppable” jersey, designed and manufactured by SA Rugby’s official apparel and footwear sponsor ASICS, at the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year. Find out more here: https://t.co/3ipItj0AUu pic.twitter.com/sNOfr2sGVp
— Springboks (@Springboks) April 25, 2019