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The long wait for the new Springbok jersey finally ended this week when the new Rugby Championship primary and alternate kit was revealed. Photo: Twitter

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Springbok fans warned against unofficial online shops selling fake merch

SA Rugby has sounded the alarm about unofficial shops selling knock off Springbok apparel to unsuspecting supporters.

By Mariette Adams
06-09-23 14:20
in Sport
Springboks fake merch
The long wait for the new Springbok jersey finally ended this week when the new Rugby Championship primary and alternate kit was revealed. Photo: Twitter

SA Rugby warned consumers against buying any Springbok apparel from online outlets who pass themselves off as “official” but end up scamming fans.

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OFFICIAL SPRINGBOK APPAREL OUTLETS REVEALED

Authentic Springbok supporters wear is only available online from a number of legitimate websites, such as www.sarugbyshop.co.za, on the digital platforms of well-known retailers such as Sportsmans Warehouse, Totalsports and Studio88, and established online retailers such as www.superbalist.com.

“We’ve seen many websites pop up online calling themselves ‘official’ to get on the Springbok bandwagon, but they never deliver and consumers end up out of pocket,” said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby.

“They cut-and-paste genuine marketing material from Nike to pass themselves off as having stock – even at discounted prices. But they are deceiving the public who should only purchase from established outlets from brands with which they are familiar.

“We realise many supporters are keen to get their hands on the new range from Nike, but we would warn them to only buy from official and well-known outlets or risk being defrauded.”

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BEWARE OF THESE FAKES

SA Rugby in particular advised fans to stay away from websites such as www.sarugbystore.co.za or www.rugbyworldcupstore.co.za, as well as accounts on social media advertising Springbok-branded gear at unrealistically reduced prices. SA Rugby was taking legal action in an attempt to protect supporters by having these sites taken down.

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