Back to the Future as World Champion Springboks Host All Blacks
The performance kit features anthem lyrics in five languages and will be worn only in the four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.
- On Wednesday, Nike and SA Rugby unveiled a specially crafted Springboks jersey for the four-Test series against the All Blacks, featuring national anthem lyrics printed in the shape of the South African flag.
- The four-Test series, branded 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry,' marks the first such tour in 30 years and spans 12,700 kilometres, concluding in the United States.
- Engineered with Nike FIT ADV, the jersey features lyrics in Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Afrikaans, and English to represent South Africa's diverse voices and histories.
- SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer justified taking the final Test to Baltimore as necessary for financial stability, though the decision has drawn criticism regarding ticket prices and logistics.
- With up to 10,000 empty seats recorded at recent matches against England, Scotland, and Wales, organizers face pressure to ensure strong attendance for the upcoming series.
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Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
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