The design continues the theme of incorporating natural elements into the Nines kit, like 2016’s ‘Spirit of the Warrior’ and 2015’s ‘Tangaroa’.
The 2017 jersey takes its name from a modified Maori whakatauki (proverb) comparing people to immovable and permanent geographical rock formations: “Ahakoa te aha, te toka tu toa, tu tonu.” It translates to: “No matter what, the warrior rock will endure.”
The jersey features rock-inspired graphics with carved designs highlighting the Vodafone Warriors’ origins on the front and a mangopare tohu along the spine at the rear urging the players to “fight like the hammerhead shark” and never give up.
Made by CCC this jersey is marked as a 3XL and measures 67cm across the chest (pit to pit), making it true to fit.
