New 2020 Gallagher Chiefs Jerseys launched
The new 2020 Gallagher Chiefs home jersey and training jersey have been launched this morning at SKYCITY Hamilton.
The new adidas Gallagher Chiefs’ jerseys are linked historically to the Chiefs contributing regions. At the heart of the Gallagher Chiefs’ jerseys design is a story of two opposing entities strategising, planning and battling to gain ascendancy over a piece of land called Pōhutukawa.
As the Gallagher Chiefs set out to do battle with their opposition, their jerseys seek to remind all players, staff, members and supporters that with the right strategies, plans, tactics, attitude, spirit and support they will succeed in their quest to be victorious as Tūmatauenga the Māori god of war did in the battle for Pōhutukawa.
Chiefs Rugby Club Chief Executive Officer Michael Collins said: “We are very excited to launch our new 2020 Gallagher Chiefs home and training jerseys and look forward to the reception from our players, members, fans and sponsors. A lot of hard work goes into the design and production of these jerseys in collaboration with adidas, so we are rapt to see the final products.
Both Gallagher Chiefs replica jerseys will be available for fans to purchase from today, December 1, for $149.99 (adult) or $109.99 (youth – home jersey only). The jersey will be available to be purchased from the Gallagher Chiefs pop-up store at SKYCITY Hamilton between Sunday 1 December – Thursday 5 December, 10.00am – 6.00pm, at all adidas stores, all major sporting goods retailers throughout New Zealand. Alternatively, fans can purchase the new 2020 Gallagher Chiefs jerseys online at https://store.chiefs.co.nz/
2020 Gallagher Chiefs members receive a 20% discount on all merchandise and apparel, including the new 2020 Gallagher Chiefs jerseys. Memberships are available to purchase from: www.chiefs.co.nz/2020-memberships
The 2020 Gallagher Chiefs away jersey will launch on February 1, 2020.
The 2020 Gallagher Chiefs squad have now commenced their pre-season training, with the Gallagher Chiefs kicking off their Investec Super Rugby season against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday 31 January. They will return home in round two to play the Crusaders in their first home game of the season at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday 8 February.
About the Gallagher Chiefs Jerseys:
Gallagher Chiefs Home Jersey:
The front part of the jersey is dedicated to Tūmatauenga (Tū) and qualities of battle. Tū is the figure adorning the centre poupou (pillar). Rurutangiākau is also displayed on the centre poupou.
The dominant figure of Akerautangi is the two-headed taniwhā prominent on the front and the rear of the jersey and wrapped around the centre poupou (pillar).
The front infill also depicts wai (water) the dwelling place of taniwhā and the feature that connects the Chiefs regions.
The back of the jersey is dedicated to Rongomatane (Rongo) and qualities of preparation and planning. Rongo is the figure on the poupou with Akerautangi featuring again wrapped around the poupou.
The infill graphics for the rear of the jersey are kōriri (to flourish) and speak for the need to prepare well for battle.
Gallagher Chiefs Training Jersey:
This jersey is dedicated to Rongomatane (Rongo) and qualities of preparation and planning. Rongo is the figure on the poupou with Akerautangi featuring wrapped around the poupou.
The infill or the rear of the jersey are kōriri (meaning to flourish) and harakeke (meaning cohesion and unity) and speak for the need to prepare well for games.
The three woven harakeke baskets have two meanings. Firstly, they represent, ngā kete o te wānanga (meaning the three baskets of knowledge), telling us that knowledge acquisition is all important in game preparation. Secondly the Māori axiom “Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi” meaning “Your food basket and mine will sustain the tribe”, outlines the importance of individual contribution and nutrition while preparing for battle.