New Springbok jersey unveiled for All Blacks series

SA Rugby on Wednesday unveiled a new Springbok jersey for the upcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour against the All Blacks.

In a press statement, SA Rugby said the Boks will sport a “specially commissioned jersey that honours the team’s connection to the nation”.

At the heart of the jersey design is a subtle, tone-on-tone graphic featuring the lyrics of South Africa’s national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, printed in the shape of the South African flag.

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The words in five languages - Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Afrikaans, and English - will be carried on the team’s chests.

According to sponsors Nike, the jersey combines lightweight performance construction with a fit engineered for the demands of the modern game. It features Nike FIT ADV, engineered from superior materials and a rigorous testing protocol.

Nike added that every detail is designed to help athletes “move with speed, confidence and focus”, enabling the Springboks to play with the “adaptability and creativity that have become hallmarks of their success”.

“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, 6 August) at three different price points from Nike stores and Nike.com, at Springbok retail stores in Sandton, Menlyn Park and Canal Walk, and all good sports stores.