The Highlanders have unveiled their new strip for 2016, alongside the four other New Zealand Super Rugby franchises at today's season launch.
Adidas New Zealand Country Manager, Quentin Bleakley, said the new jerseys aimed to help players and fans celebrate their team.
"These jerseys continue to build on our commitment to developing unique ways for players and fans to celebrate their team," Bleakley said.
"The Highlanders showed us the ferocity and determination required in this modern day game to take out the final last year from the valiant Hurricanes - so, this year, we pay even greater homage to the power of the Celtics with a bold reference to a Highland tartan."
Check out our new jerseys from @adidasrugby... Lads looking good in the new strip! #landers2016 pic.twitter.com/3zqdIAGSEX
— The Highlanders (@Highlanders) December 6, 2015
The strips were designed in conjunction with Māori All Blacks Kaumātua Luke Crawford and renowned local artist Dave Burke.
Like the Highlanders new strip, the Chiefs strip looks similar to previous seasons.
The Blues have introduced light blue to their traditional navy jersey, along with light blue shorts.
The Hurricanes' new strip is predominantly black with yellow above the chest.
The Crusaders' jersey has black above the chest, with the rest of the strip red.
Jerseys are on and we're ready to go! Bring on 2016 #landers2016 pic.twitter.com/rakvpThBWP
— The Highlanders (@Highlanders) December 6, 2015
"The Blues jersey displays key locations of the region with tapa and tatau patterns that aim to proudly showcase the cultural diversity and Polynesian influence of the region.
"The Chiefs have incorporated their rich Māori heritage into the jersey design, elements in the design represent the history of the region, the provinces that make up the team and the power of the chiefs spirit in battle, while the Hurricanes jersey shows a visual reference to the power of the four winds [Ngā Hau e Whā] that collide together and unite the region [Te Hau Awhio] as one.
"The Crusaders jersey is an evolution of their medieval theme with a watermark of a knight on horseback in a striking chevron pattern."
