The South Africa Rugby union have teamed up with ASICS and the Mandela Foundation to create a special Blitzboks jersey to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, which will be worn for the Cape Town Sevens on 8-9 December 2018.
The jersey – which has been created as part of the Mandela 100 initiative to mark what would have been his 100th birthday – has a striking and unique pattern that pays tribute to the beloved former South African president.
The pattern is inspired by the bright and colourful ‘Madiba’ shirts that Mandela became famous for the world over, celebrating the relationship between him and South African rugby that was so famously illustrated during the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Fittingly then, the pattern itself celebrates South African sport with the protea flower, the symbol of sport in South Africa, and the SARU of course, prominently featured throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Our South Africa Blitzboks reveal Mandela 100 jersey is a premium supporter-version replica (commonly known as "Thai Quality") designed for ultimate comfort, durability, and daily wear. While on-field player versions feature an extremely tight, body-hugging fit with rubberized grip panels, our South Africa Blitzboks reveal Mandela 100 jersey offers a comfortable, relaxed fit with highly detailed embroidered team crests and fully sublimated sponsor logos. It is the perfect choice for cheering in the stands or wearing to the pub in Europe.
A: Rugby, AFL, and NBL jerseys are traditionally designed with a slightly roomier, more robust cut to allow for easy movement and layering. For our standard supporter-cut South Africa Blitzboks reveal Mandela 100 jersey, we recommend ordering your standard clothing size. However, if you prefer a modern, snugger "pro-player style" fit for match days in Europe, you may consider ordering one size down. Please consult our precise [Size Guide] on this page before securing your kit.
A: To ensure maximum durability on and off the field, all core team crests (such as the Silver Fern, NRL club logos, or Wallabies badges) on your South Africa Blitzboks reveal Mandela 100 jersey are meticulously embroidered. Major sponsors and jersey patterns are applied using advanced sublimation printing, which fuses the ink directly into the fabric fibers. This guarantees that your kit won't crack, peel, or fade, even after intense matches or multiple washes in Europe.
A: To keep your South Africa Blitzboks reveal Mandela 100 jersey in pristine condition for every game day, we highly recommend washing it inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle. Avoid using bleach or fabric softeners, which can weaken the performance fabrics. Line drying is strongly recommended; do not tumble dry or iron directly over any vinyl detailing. This will keep your classic rugby or AFL kit looking sharp for years in Europe.
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