Canterbury and the IRFU have unveiled the new alternate kit for the 2016/17 season and it’s … different.
The press release tells us “the kit features a contemporary design with a range of innovative technologies developed to enhance performance on pitch.”
Not luck. Only committment. The new @canterburyNZ Ireland Alternate kit for 2016/17. Pre-order now on https://t.co/2YyD7pypn3 pic.twitter.com/gLat5Bhtyc
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) September 22, 2016
But they neglect to mention surely the most important fact about the jersey – it’s purple. Or is maroon more accurate? We’re really not sure.
Even Robbie Henshaw, brought out to model the new gear, looks a bit uncertain about the whole thing.
Unsurprisingly, there has been some resistance to an Irish jersey so lacking in the traditional colours of green and white.
@IrishRugby No thanks! What team would Ireland have to wear other than the green or white strips? What happened to "Be See, Wear Green"
— AJ McLaughlin (@AJ_McLaughlin7) September 22, 2016
@NewstalkSport @NewstalkFM colour is bleh.. design is nice though!
— S Healy Photography (@S_Healy_Photo) September 22, 2016
But a lot of the reaction has been fairly positive.
@NewstalkSport @NewstalkFM it's not bad
— Con Snow (@Mariocaprisun) September 22, 2016
@98FMsport unusual #IrishRugby
— Peter Golden (@GoldenDublin) September 22, 2016
Interesting new G̶a̶l̶w̶a̶y̶ Irish Rugby Kit. Nice though innit? #rugbyunion pic.twitter.com/2ajXougygE
— BoyleSports (@BoyleSports) September 22, 2016
@RugbyLAD7 pic.twitter.com/iNS9S4hFTz
— J Wood (@mxyzplx) September 22, 2016
Let us know what you think.
If you like the look of it the jerseys are on sale now over at irishrugby.ie.
