Comments on: New England Rugby World Cup Kits Revealed

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:59:44 +0000

I thought at first that it was an outrage that we (England) would dare to have a black kit, but now that i have seen it i dont mind it. It looks good. I dont reckon it is a dig at NZ or an attempt to rile them, i think it is purely marketing. And as has been said earlier we will let the rugby do the talking. And in all likelyhood it is going to change at the end of this season anyway, so there seems little point making a big fuss about it.

P.S I like Cramps idea about the Morris dancing, would be priceless to watch the ABs face as we show them our culture!!

By: Hugh

Hugh — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:14:41 +0000

It just comes across as childish. Who cares if you think NZ have a divine right or not – this is just showing up the English as being petty and trying to poke fun. Even though I’m sure it has nothing to do with martin Johnson I’m happy to blame him as I generally do. The fact is that if England do come up against New Zealand in the World Cup, whatever jersey they’re wearing, NZ will serve up a walloping. England don’t have that extra gear to take them down.

By: jimmymc1

jimmymc1 — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:51:52 +0000

whatever trevor…..?is that you?

By: jimmymc1

jimmymc1 — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:50:01 +0000

cramps – i believe that foden is using Le tigre, a softer look for catalogues etc.
who cares about the kit?

its publicity for Nike and the RWC, which is ultimately good.

I find the whole All blacks, Haka “respect” mawkish at best.
let the rugby do the talking.

By: Cramps

Cramps — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:49:10 +0000

Also, is that pose Blue Steel, Magnum or Le Tigre?

By: Cramps

Cramps — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:47:06 +0000

It’s hard not to see this as some kind of petulant dig at the all blacks. Dunno why a blood red strip wouldn’t have been preferable. Still, riling the kiwis is a sport in itself and England could sport the St George’s cross and then the Crusaders would complain about it.

If the plan is in fact to upset the kiwis, a morris dance before kick off could be a nice addition.

By: Nick W

Nick W — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:20:26 +0000

Honestly. I’ve said it before, England could be wearing tutus and tiaras for all I care, as long they are winning.

As for the All Blacks having “divine right” over the colour black, that’s ludicrous to say the least (and whoever commented on all New Zealand sports kits being predominantly black can I refer you to the football team, known as the All Whites). Needless to say, I don’t recall anyone from the land of the long white cloud having kittens when Wales came out with their black kit a few years ago.

Having said that, if this is some kind of “psyche out” from the England marketing team it’s a pretty weak one to say the least. Despite the New Zealand public and politicians having a little bit of a hissy fit over it I’m pretty sure McCaw has already come out and said it doesn’t bother the team whatsoever and why should it?

By: Whatever

Whatever — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:53:56 +0000

Not sure if you have a clue what the All blacks think about the Black Jersey.. Not one of them have come out and made any notions that they have the devine right in rugby!!! If you had any notion at all… NZ team colours in all their teams are black and white!!!! Not just rugby but hockey, cricket, basketball etc hence the away kit being white!!!

WE should’ve have stuck to our colours – using tactics like this makes a joke of us….

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:45:22 +0000

I like it – not sure what all the fuss is about.
It’s just a marketing tool, and as Rob says a bit of a dig at the kiwis – just to put a little more pressure on them. Their away kit is white and i didn’t see David Cameron getting involved when they unveiled that.
The kiwi’s problem is that they think they have a devine right in rugby and it only comes back to hurt them.
Yes they are the best in the world right now and should win the RWC, but we will see!
Pressure is a big factor.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:23:52 +0000

I don’t see what the fuss is all about, the All Blacks’ away kit is All White. I think it’s a great psychological shot at the Kiwis and after watching their recent performances we need to knock the psyche as much as possible.
It was the strength of mind as much as anything that won it for England in 2003 and the psychological edge for France that knocked the All Blacks out in 2007.
I’m standing by my bet that the AB’s won’t make the final and things like this give me just a little bit more hope.

By: Will

Will — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:59:21 +0000

I think they couldve probably played a little with the chain-link armor texture on the jersey, giving it a medieval knight feel.

By: john

john — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:57:24 +0000

Rubish / what was wrong with the Purple or Grey we had as back up
HOPE is not used – so very wrong