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The Springboks will debut their new Nike-designed home kit for the Rugby Championship against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld this weekend, and as can be expected from a rugby-loving nation, not everyone is happy with the new look. Then again, are we ever?

The new look stays in the green and gold lane, but underneath the collar, there is a multi-coloured homage to our South African identity and the national flag, along with the inscription “Stronger Forever”.

Looks pretty good to us, but it’s the alternative kit that is getting people in a tizz. It’s a white jersey with a green/blue zig-zag pattern. Actually, it’s neither green nor blue, but ‘hyper jade’ according to Nike.

“The bold new alternate jersey pays homage to the local culture through the patterned print and the colourway was inspired by and celebrates, the hues of the local nature.”

We’re not sure what ‘hyper jade’ means but assume it sounds like the colour of your vomit after drinking too many Prime Energy drinks. Just kidding, we actually like the colour.

The alternative jersey will be debuted by the senior Springboks against Argentina in Buenos Aires later this month, and this will likely be the first ‘obstacle’ for the new kit as it is strikingly similar in colour to the Puma’s kit with its traditional light blue and white stripes.

Apparently, the Irish Rugby Football Union are unhappy with South Africa’s alternate kit though, and when the senior sides clash in Paris on 23 September at RWC 2023, the Boks will wear all white if they are the designated ‘away’ team.

We predict that once the first game kicks off for the Bokke, all issues with the kit will be forgotten as we battle our way to another World Cup win.

Even if the boys dress in a yellow tutu, they still kick ass.

[source:dailymaverick]