Springboks unveil stunning new jersey to celebrate 1995 World Cup triumph
SA Rugby and Nike revealed the new Springbok jersey on Tuesday, with new title sponsor FNB's logo emblazoned on the front.
The new jersey has been well received by fans on social media, weeks after the Springboks' training kit came in for some criticism.
The green and gold home jersey does away with the collar and features a zigzag design along the neckline to pay homage to the King Protea, South Africa's national flower and sporting emblem. Inside the collar are four stars that feature as a nod to the team's four Rugby World Cup victories, as well as #ForeverGreenForeverGold.
The alternate jersey is all white with the Protea collar in traditional bottle green, while the playing range is supported by a training and off-field range for supporters.
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