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The Wallabies have announced a new 2013 jersey for the upcoming British and Irish Lions Tour and Rugby Championship in 2013, with a predominantly gold strip and green across the left shoulder.
See the full 2013 Wallabies jersey gallery below.
Sports apparel and Wallabies supplier KooGa have removed the green stripes down the side from the 2012 model version, and along with other modifications, have apparently reduced the weight by 25 per cent with the new ‘exo-tek’ model.
The green in the kit is still from the shorts and socks, while the coat of arms is now a green background badge, rather than embroidered – presumably to save on weight.
The actual colour appears more radiant yellow/gold, rather than the slightly toned down version of recent years.
The Southern Cross has been retained on the front of the jersey, while the tackle-grabbing collar remains a part of yesteryear’s jerseys and is unlikely to be seen again.
ARU CEO, Bill Pulver, said the new Wallabies jersey highlighted the iconic colours of previous jerseys while delivering a new look and some new high-tech features.
“Since 1961 the Wallabies have worn an all Gold jersey, which over the years has become synonymous with our national Rugby side,” said Pulver.
“The new jersey, while it has a little bit more green still embraces and celebrates the iconic Gold.
“It is a jersey that players will be striving to obtain come June when the British & Irish Lions arrive on our shores and with the new technology KooGa have used it is sure to serve them well as the Wallabies seek to retain the Tom Richards Cup.”
The jersey remains traditional, rather than a shock change as seen by the infamous white strip of the late 90s, or as instigated by kit makers keen to upset the apple cart – such as the black strip controversially worn by England.
But it’s a long way removed from the classic Wallaby jerseys of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Whatever happened to collars?
What do you think Roarers? Is this enough to crush the Lions in a cleansweep?
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