Wallabies 2023
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The jersey promotion today makes me think that Michael Hooper is closer to being announced as captain again than being left out of the RWC squad because he's considered past it.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Like the new jersey.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Sword of Justice
Nev Cottrell (35)
I quite liked 11 for its simplicity. If 15 had been symmetrical it would have been my favourite.Are we agree that is the nicest jersey since 2003?
2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 were ugly
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
I thought there had been comments made by Jones to the effect that it was better for all parties that Michael wasn’t burdened with the captaincy again.
Regardless I can’t see him being left out of the initial sqaud. I’d think that was extremely unlikely. On the contrary I’d think Jones would be keen to play him at 7 in the first test or so and judge him on his performance from that.
87 followed by 91, then 95Are we agree that is the nicest jersey since 2003?
2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 were ugly
memo to RA, just get adidas back and revert
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
Doritos Day
Johnnie Wallace (23)
Not for this thread mate. Tell us what you think about the current shade of gold instead.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
liquor box
Peter Sullivan (51)
I would prefer O'neills, the same brand as the Brumbies, they seem to be able to do all of their gear cheaper than the other brands.
Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
McReight captain
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
Yes and no. Adidas made a lot of rugby stuff and not only boots/jerseys. Used to be a black-tip ball known as the "Wallaby"...
It's really a reflection of eras. Canterbury were massive in rugby through a lot of my childhood but that has completely disappeared. As far as I can tell the only teams the brand does now are the Queensland Reds and the NZ Black Caps (cricket).
If you were born yesterday you wouldn't see Canterbury as a key rugby brand whatsoever.
ASICS and adidas are surely the two leading brands now.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
They do Ireland and B&I Lions too still I think.
I think it was spoken about in a Reds thread, but Canterbury have gone through various directors with different visions for the brand - some wanting to continue in the pro sport market, and others who wanted out altogether. I believe currently they are trying to make a comeback - and I'm all for it. The Reds gear this year, particularly the retro long sleeve cotton, has been pretty schmick.
True story.