{"id":11478,"date":"2025-06-25T12:25:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=11478"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:26:21","slug":"2025-new-springbok-jerseys-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/2025-new-springbok-jerseys-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"New Springbok Jerseys Revealed for 2025, Featuring Iconic 1995 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a powerful blend of heritage and modern flair, the Springboks have officially unveiled their 2025 playing kit. It comes with a special nod to one of the most treasured moments in South African sporting history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mark the 30th anniversary of the Springboks\u2019 unforgettable 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph, Nike has released a commemorative replica of the jersey worn during the historic 15-12 victory over New Zealand at Ellis Park. The reimagined jersey celebrates the unifying moment. It saw Francois Pienaar and President Nelson Mandela lift the Webb Ellis Cup, signalling hope and a new era for the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-honouring-a-historic-legacy\">Honouring a Historic Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The commemorative 1995 edition is crafted from classic cotton and retains the original look \u2014 featuring the leaping Springbok above a wreath of proteas. While it mirrors the traditional design, it now incorporates a modern slim-fit cut. This is in contrast to the original loose-fitting style typical of the amateur era. One noticeable addition is the Nike swoosh on the chest, a sign of the times now that rugby operates in the professional era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This special jersey pays homage to more than just a match \u2014 it represents the spirit of unity that swept across the country in the wake of the 1995 victory. Mandela\u2019s choice to wear the once-divisive Springbok jersey played a huge role. It transformed its symbolism from one of exclusion to inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846673-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-11491\" style=\"width:452px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2162197940\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-fresh-look-for-the-2025-season\">A Fresh Look for the 2025 Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/rugby\/pictures-new-look-bok-jerseys-unveiled-including-special-95-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the heritage kit<\/a>, the Springboks&#8217; official 2025 playing strip introduces a fresh aesthetic while preserving national symbols. The most eye-catching element is the incorporation of the King Protea in the collar design. It&#8217;s a subtle yet striking addition that ties in cultural and national pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the collar, four stars have been added to symbolise the Boks\u2019 World Cup successes \u2014 in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023. It\u2019s a powerful touch. This encapsulates the team\u2019s rich history on rugby\u2019s grandest stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alternate jersey offers a cleaner aesthetic, presented in all white with the same protea-detailed collar in traditional bottle green \u2014 a nod to tradition. It has a sleek, modern twist.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846694-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-11493\" style=\"width:491px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846694-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846694-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846694-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846694.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846810-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-11494\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846810-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846810-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846810-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gauteng-image-1750846810.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rugby-and-retail-collide\">Rugby and Retail Collide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The full kit range \u2014 including the home jersey, the alternative strip, and a wider lifestyle collection \u2014 officially launched on 25 June. It is available online, at Nike stores and major retail outlets. The heritage 1995 replica jersey has been priced at R1799.95.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was among the first to showcase the new jersey. This underscored the union\u2019s efforts to blend nostalgia with performance innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNike has done an excellent job in crafting a collection that both honours the traditions of the Springboks and introduces a fresh, contemporary edge,\u201d said Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA Rugby. \u201cWe also felt it was important to mark the 30th anniversary of our 1995 victory \u2014 a defining chapter for rugby and for our country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">When winning is for everyone, it is everything.<br><br>This is more than green and gold. It is unity stitched into every thread. Introducing the all new 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Springboks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Springboks<\/a> national team kit.<br><br>For the Boks. For us all.<br><br>More here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UyB4jsIZFQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/UyB4jsIZFQ<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForeverGreenForeverGold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ForeverGreenForeverGold<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Nike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Nike<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aGpEyYVNcR\">pic.twitter.com\/aGpEyYVNcR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Springboks (@Springboks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Springboks\/status\/1937480865849766186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 24, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2028036121\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-symbolic-weekend-ahead\">A Symbolic Weekend Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The kit launch couldn\u2019t be better timed. The Springboks will open their 2025 season on Saturday with a high-profile clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town. To add to the nostalgic theme, SA Rugby has priced tickets behind the poles at R950. It&#8217;s a clever tribute to the \u201995 legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the blend of memory and modernity, this jersey drop does more than just dress the team. It reminds fans of how far the Boks and the country have come since that pivotal June day three decades ago. The new jerseys are more than just attire; they\u2019re a statement of pride, legacy, and unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/springboks-vs-barbarians-historic-first-match\/\">Springboks vs Barbarians: Historic First Match on South African Soil This Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a powerful blend of heritage and modern flair, the Springboks have officially unveiled their 2025 playing kit. 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