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John Eales (66)
Canterbury and Adidas were always THE rugby brands when I was growing up. I started watching the game when the Wallabies wore the three stripe jerseys
Not sure how up-to-date it is, but I had a look on their wiki page and it's still pretty extensive - although nothing like it once was and far fewer 'big' names. Notable additions to the aforementioned include Japan and the Kangaroos (league).True story.
Reputation copped a hammering in lower level stuff like Club Rugby and Schools which you can imagine is a nice lot of contracts to pick up. They were very unreliable for a period of time so they all changed suppliers.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.
Either Canterbury or Champion out my wayBack in my day Canterbury was the official brand of eshays - except they weren’t called Esahys back then … they were known as westies
I'd imagine they had to work flights, accom, logistics around the off chance an Aus team or two would make Super finals, so it may not be until mid next week at the absolute earliest.Back on topic, anyone know when they're planning on going to SA? I would've thought given no Aus players played at altitude for 4 years it would be smart to get over at least 10 days beforehand rather than the usual 5-7.
This is the Wallabies, not the All Blacks, maybe we got lucky with preparing for the reality of things.I'd imagine they had to work flights, accom, logistics around the off chance an Aus team or two would make Super finals, so it may not be until mid next week at the absolute earliest.
Yeahhh you're not arranging international travel for 20-odd players and a dozen (or more) support staff without the certainty that they will be available.This is the Wallabies, not the All Blacks, maybe we got lucky with preparing for the reality of things.
Possible 2023 Wallabies team (15-1): Isaac Lucas, Jack Maddocks, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi, Mark Nawaqanitsawase, Bayley Kuenzle, Tate McDermott, Harry Wilson, Michael Hooper, Rob Valetini, Harry Hockings, Izack Rodda, Taniela Tupou, Jordan Uelese, Harry Johnson-Holmes
Reserves: Lachlan Lonergan, Harry Hoopert, Allan Ala'alatoa, Darcy Swain, Liam Wright, Jake Gordon, Ben Donaldson, Reece Hodge,
Squad members: Folau Fainga’a, Scott Sio, Nick Frost, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Fraser McReight, Matt To’omua, Semisi Tupou, Tom Banks
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.
Adidas is married with the ABs so the answer is NO lolYes 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"...
I don't think so, Asics lost South Africa so they only have Australia at test levelIt'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.
And they dressed the English team for 10 years. Asics is a brand of sports shoes, Canterbury is made for rugbyThey do Ireland and B&I Lions too still I think.
Adidas don't do rugby? Learn your history.No way
Adidas = Football soccer
Canterbury = Rugby