Why were some Springbok players wearing the wrong jersey for their RWC2019 quarter-final against Japan?

Pollard and his non-Rugby World Cup jersey in Tokyo (All images: © World Rugby) UPDATE: The SARU has confirmed that the reason Pollard and others were wearing the incorrect kit was because of a supply error, which the Springbok kit managers were unable to be rectified in time for the game. South African journalist Brendan Nel … Continue reading Why were some Springbok players wearing the wrong jersey for their RWC2019 quarter-final against Japan?

REVIEW: South Africa Springboks RWC2019 ASICS Home & Alternate Jerseys

The Springboks are traditionally one of the first teams to reveal their Rugby World Cup jerseys every cycle, and for RWC2019, they've stolen a march on everyone else by being the first team to launch their jersey for Japan. Once again, Japanese firm ASICS is supplying the famous green and gold jersey for the tournament … Continue reading REVIEW: South Africa Springboks RWC2019 ASICS Home & Alternate Jerseys

NEWS: Springboks reveal RWC 2019 ASICS jerseys

The Springboks have revealed their brand new Rugby World Cup 2019 jersey from Asics, becoming the first team to launch their World Cup shirt ahead of the tournament later this year. The new shirt keeps things clean and classic compared to the gold-sleeved RWC 2015 design, with the iconic green jersey only ornamented by a … Continue reading NEWS: Springboks reveal RWC 2019 ASICS jerseys

South Africa Springboks ASICS 2018/19 Home & Alternate Shirts

Times have been pretty rough for the Springboks since they signed up with ASICS back in 2014, but with the World Cup a year away there have been real signs that the Boks are bouncing back, and they've been doing so in their brand new shirt.  Following on from last year's back to basics old-school … Continue reading South Africa Springboks ASICS 2018/19 Home & Alternate Shirts

NEWS: South Africa Springboks reveal new RED alternate jersey

The SARU has revealed their much anticipated new alternate jersey, which is a striking and unconventional red colour.  The new shirt, which is once again made by ASICS South Africa, is a real break from tradition, eschewing the traditional alternate colours of gold or white in favour of this bright, almost neon shade. The purpose … Continue reading NEWS: South Africa Springboks reveal new RED alternate jersey

South Africa Springboks ASICS 2017 Home Shirt

After what can rightly be regarded as one of the most disappointing seasons in Springbok history in 2016, South Africa have revealed a brand new home shirt with which they’ll be hoping to restore pride during this year’s international season. Once again the new jerseys have been produced by ASICS, who have supplied the SARU … Continue reading South Africa Springboks ASICS 2017 Home Shirt