Nike and SA Rugby have unveiled a limited-edition Springbok jersey for the Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, exclusive to the four-Test series against the All Blacks beginning at 10bet Ellis Park on 22 August.
The centrepiece of the design is a tone-on-tone graphic featuring the lyrics of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika printed in the shape of the South African flag, rendered in all five anthem languages — Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Afrikaans, and English.
The jersey is built on Nike's FIT ADV construction, combining lightweight materials with a performance fit designed for the modern game. It will not appear outside the four RGR Tests.
"Nike have outdone themselves in developing a design that speaks directly and honestly to the motivation of the team and management — they play for the people of South Africa and wear their hearts on their sleeve; now they will wear the words of the anthem on their chests," said SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer.
The jersey goes on sale Thursday 6 August at three price points through Nike stores, Nike.com, and Springbok retail stores at Sandton City, Menlyn Park, and Canal Walk.