Forget Sixty60, Springboks' Pick n Pay kit has fans cringeing

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The Springboks squad has been spotted for the first time in the new kit sponsored by Pick n Pay. Instead of their usual green and gold, the South African national rugby team is donning brighter shades boldly emblazoned with the retailer’s name.

But like their “Checkers Sixty60”-inspired aqua jerseys, which debuted during the 2023 World Cup, many fans are not impressed with the new look.

The Boks are gearing up to play their first match this year against the Barbarians in Cape Town on 28 June.

SPRINGBOKS’ NEW KIT HAS FANS CRINGING

Over the past few weeks, Springbok players have gathered in preparation for the test match season, which kicks off later this month.

The squad has begun intensive training, wearing their new training apparel. The new look design features a green jersey with bright yellow shorts.

On social media, Springboks fans were not impressed…

@iamkoshiek: “Look at how they massacred our boys — out here looking like extras in Bollywood. Keep these bad jersey designs for the IPL.”

@Capevoetsek: “No amount of money can justify this

@RizzleSimms: “I take it back. The Checkers shirt isn’t too bad”.

@glewif2n: “We’re the world champions, and this is the best design on the table?!”

Here’s what others had to say..

Earlier this year, SA Rugby announced that Pick n Pay had signed a four-year contract as a Tier 1 sponsor. The sponsor’s logo is featured on all Springboks match-day jerseys and on the front of all training apparel.

The retailer replaces MTN, which previously sponsored the Boks from 2017 up until last year.

The brand’s name will feature on the back of the jersey in gold above the position number and player name. According to reports, the major move will cost the supermarket group around R70 million per year.

In March, the Blitzboks sported the new kit for their game against Uruguay.