Alongside apparel partner ASICS, the Wallabies have today unveiled their 2023 Rugby World Cup jersey to be worn in France later this year.
Featuring a return to the iconic Wallaby gold hue at a Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1995, the jersey is set to be an instant classic among supporters.
Designed to give the Wallabies every performance advantage, the new ASICS strip is made from high quality sports performance recycled polyester and features a new ergonomic
For the first time at the showpiece tournament, the Wallabies will have a permanent First Nations design component on their primary strip, with the playing numbers and inside collar to bear the design of Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding.
Additional elements on the jersey sees an eye-catching upgraded Coat of Arms in a raised metallic finish, and a new Chojo Line design print across the chest to symbolise the teams competing in the highest level of world Rugby and reaching the peak of their abilities.
The 2023 Wallabies Alternate Jersey features Golding's design and is contrasted against a sleek white jersey.
The ASICS jersey was unveiled with a giant replica held by excited members of the Australian Rugby family, current Wallabies team members and local community; to symbolise the feeling of coming together in union to support your country and team.
Wallabies back and ASICS Ambassador Andrew Kellaway said: “A jersey is something that can really unite a nation and for me the 2023 Rugby World Cup is an instant classic.”
“ASICS put a lot of time and effort working with the players to make these jerseys ideal for performance which will be key for the team in France later this year.
“It’s also really special for the players to be wearing the classic Wallaby gold at a World Cup again and I’m sure we’ll see plenty of supporters wearing gold in the stands as well.”
Incoming Rugby Australia CEO, Phil Waugh said: “ASICS has worked in close partnership with the Wallabies in creating a special Wallaby RWC jersey that represents all Australians.
“The Wallabies jersey is the traditional ‘Wallabies gold’ in colour and includes special design features representing our proud First Nations culture on the inside of the collar and in the numbers on the players’ backs. This is Wallaby jersey that we think will inspire great pride and confidence in the players when they put it on.
“We hope it generates that same pride in the fans that will be watching and cheering them on in France later this year.”
Mark Brunton, Managing Director for ASICS Oceania said: “We are thrilled to launch the new jersey for the Wallabies, and for fans and community to come together in union to support the team in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The jersey symbolises not only historical success for fans, but also inspires the players who wear it to feel they can perform at the peak of their abilities.
"This is the third Rugby World Cup Jersey we have proudly designed with the Wallabies through our longstanding partnership with Rugby Australia, and we hope it can bring them great success when they take the field in September.”
The Wallabies start their campaign at the 2023 Rugby World Cup against Georgia on September 9.
The 2023 Wallabies jerseys, range of training apparel and supporter wear is available in-store, online and select stockists from June 22.
