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All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu asserts that Super Rugby has fallen behind Europe’s top leagues in terms of quality and excitement. Photo: Twitter

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All Blacks reveal RWC jersey with a strange look – PICTURES

Taking a look at the new All Blacks kit, there is a noticeable presence of the white fern across the front of the jersey, while a prominent collar has led some online users to suggest they might be heading to the golf course rather than the rugby pitch. ALSO READ | Springboks suffer major injury blow ahead […]

By Craig Lewis
28-06-23 09:41
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Ma'a nonu south africa rugby
All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu asserts that Super Rugby has fallen behind Europe’s top leagues in terms of quality and excitement. Photo: Twitter

Taking a look at the new All Blacks kit, there is a noticeable presence of the white fern across the front of the jersey, while a prominent collar has led some online users to suggest they might be heading to the golf course rather than the rugby pitch.

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You can see pictures and a video of the jersey unveiling below:

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THE ALL BLACKS RELEASED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE JERSEYS

“Celebrating this element of All Blacks culture alongside that of the 2023 Rugby World Cup home nation, the shirt interweaves the rounded edges found on fronds’ in France into the silver fern design found on the new jerseys,” a statement read.

“Printed across the replica and on-pitch jerseys, the fern’s outline is made via a bold single continuous stroke in a nod to the understanding that players never own the jersey – instead protecting it and passing it along to the next generation; creating one continuous line of guardianship.

“At the heart of the on pitch jersey is an emblem made up of 14 differently sized ferns – to signify the diversity and differing experience of the current squad. Completing the emblem, the crest of the team acts as the 15th fern, with each facing inwards to create the “USO” mark; a Samoan term meaning brother, in honour of the bond between the All Blacks.

Matt Fielding, adidas – Category Director of Fields Sports commented: “The All Blacks are one of the most iconic sports teams worldwide – so it’s a great honour for us as a brand, to design and showcase to the world our seventh adidas All Blacks Rugby World Cup kit. In what is poised to be a huge year for the men’s game, we’re excited to bring something new and fresh to this year’s design.”

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