The New Zealand Māori All Blacks side have officially launched their new home kit for the 2014-15 international rugby season.
Set to play Japanese rugby side Asia Pacific Dragons, the new home shirt was designed Luke Crawford, Tiki Edwards and Dave Burke. The new home shirt takes inspiration from the Māori Taiaha Warrior and the Japanese Samurai depicted on the shoulders, Ara poutama and Poupou toa meaning warrior figure. As said by adidas “it is a fusion of Maori design with Japanese influence”.
The shirt was modelled by Super Rugby Chiefs player Charlie Ngatai. The current New Zealand Māori All Blacks side features several prominent figures including Corey Flynn, Jarrad Hoeata, Piri Weepu, Tim Bateman, Kurt Baker and Robbie Robinson.