Brumbies unveil Indigenous jersey

Sun, Jul 19, 2020, 10:00 PM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
Andy Muirhead wears the Brumbies Indigenous jersey. Photo: Rian Murphy/Brumbies Media
Andy Muirhead wears the Brumbies Indigenous jersey. Photo: Rian Murphy/Brumbies Media

The Brumbies will wear a special Indigenous jersey for the first time when they run out against the Reds next month.

The ACT outfit unveiled the design on Monday morning, the first in the club's history, which will be worn in their August 1 clash with Queensland at GIO Stadium.

Andy Muirhead wears the Brumbies' Indigenous jersey. Photo: Rian Murphy/Brumbies mediaA predominantly white jersey, the design features the ACT's Brindabella mountain range, with a set of Brumbies hooves transforming into the footprints of the 10 Indigenous players to have represented the Brumbies.

Those players are represented by the U that surround the circular meeting place.

While it is the first time the Brumbies have donned an Indigenous playing jersey, they have been wearing a similar design for their captain's run sessions in recent years.

The Brumbies have also worn a Pasifika jersey in the past, recognising the cultural background of many of their players and memebers of the community.

Winger Andy Muirhead, who is an Indigenous man, said he was proud to see the Indigenous culture represented alongside other cultures.

The Indigenous design features nods to the team's surroundings and its history. Photo: Rian Murphy/Brumbies Media"Being indigenous myself it's pretty special, hopefully I get a chance to wear it on the field if selected and if not I know the boys will be happy to wear it and represent the Indigenous community."

"We've got a really diverse group here and something we do well is recognise that with the likes of the Pasifika jersey and this Indigenous jersey, they're always special weeks.

"At the start of lockdown we weren't sure if we were going to be able to wear this jersey in 2020 so to be able to know we will is really exciting for everyone in the squad."

Tevita Kuridrani wears the retro jersey. Photo: Rian Murphy/Brumbies MediaThe Brumbies also unveiled a retro jersey to be worn this season, featuring the club's original logo and a traditional collar.

Supporters who buy that jersey will receive a supporters version that also features the names of the inaugural 1996 squad.

Fans can pre-order the jerseys here.

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