The Kiwis have today revealed their brand new playing strip for this year's Rugby League World Cup, with the jersey reflecting the team's cultural heritage.
The jersey features a cultural pattern, added onto the back and sleeves of each individual player, hand designed by team cultural advisor Ora Kihi.
The Kiwis utility modelled the new design in Auckland today. (Source: Other)
Elements of players' tattoos were used as inspiration for the patterns, which New Zealand Rugby League CEO Alex Hayton says add to the tradition of the jersey.
Ora Kihi spoke about his design at the team's jersey launch in Auckland today. (Source: Other)
"We are very pleased with the design Ora has created and with the way Macron have integrated it into the jersey and our range of retail apparel, connecting our fans with the Kiwis," he said in a statement.
The Kiwis kick off their Rugby League World Cup campaign against Samoa on October 28 at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
The Tonga centre is proving a star turn with a microphone in hand. (Source: Other)
The former boxer and NRL player has joined the team in Tonga with his son Will named to captain the side. (Source: Other)
"If you want to find out about Jason maybe you should ask Jason and the Tongan team," said Nikau. (Source: Other)
The Kiwis coach is still upbeat about his side's chances of taking out the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. (Source: Other)
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