The All Blacks jersey for the 2015 Rugby World Cup pays homage to the 'Originals' All Blacks team, but is the most technologically advanced yet, maker adidas says.
New Zealand Rugby said the jersey, unveiled at a function in Auckland on Wednesday has only subtle design changes from previous jerseys, and at first glance looks similar to completely black designs seen in earlier versions.
Changes to the jersey include efforts to pay respect to the Originals team, which toured the United Kingdom, France and the USA in 1905-1906, losing just one match on their famous 35-match tour. The patterned design across the shoulders and chest of the new jersey was inspired by the famous leather yoke of the Originals jersey.
Dedicated fans will notice the movement of sponsor logos, with the inclusion of the Rugby World Cup 2015 logo on the right and the adidas badge moved to the centre. The All Blacks silver fern logo remains on the left-hand side of the jersey. The adidas and All Blacks logos, as well as the jersey numbers on the back, are a gun metal silver colour.
The fabric and technological advances in the Rugby World Cup jersey were first unveiled in the "blackest" All Blacks jersey launched in England in November 2014. The jerseys are tailored specifically to the needs of All Blacks forwards and backs and replicate the movements of players' skin.
McCaw, who was consulted over the design, said the jersey was all about pride.
"To wear a jersey with a design that represents the nation's proud rugby heritage and reflects the team's success since that iconic team of 1905-1906 is hugely significant to us. We're ready to wear the Rugby World Cup jersey with pride."
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