Canterbury Launches New Scotland Kit
Dedicated rugby brand Canterbury has launched its new strip for Scotland, ahead of the upcoming EMC Tests. Using the Saltire as inspiration, the new shirt has been designed to bring to life the pride and passion that Scottish players are renowned for.
The 2012 EMC Tests will see Scotland take to the field wearing the new kit against reigning Rugby World Cup holders and recently crowned Rugby Championship winners, New Zealand.
The new strip was unveiled outside the Omni Centre in Edinburgh against a giant “in the flesh” backdrop emblazoned across the building. Scotland players David Denton, Sean Lamont, and captain, Ross Ford were on hand to try on the new kit for the very first time.
Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby hooker Ross Ford said: ‘Playing for your country is one of the highest honours a rugby player can achieve and running onto the pitch at Murrayfield with the St. Andrew’s Cross across our chest will be a “hairs on the back of the neck” moment.’
Scotland face tough opposition in this year’s three tests against New Zealand, new world number two ranked side and 2007 Rugby World Cup winners South Africa and Tonga, but the team will be looking to build on their successful summer tour against the Southern Hemisphere sides where they won all three fixtures including a nail-biting encounter with Australia.
Canterbury chief executive, Chris Stephenson added: ‘This is a kit which is designed to evoke the spirit and pride of Scottish rugby and blends these with the brand’s heritage of producing the world’s strongest rugby kits. We wish Scotland every success in their Autumn Internationals campaign.’
