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.
the only knock on this jersey is that it does have some very light flicks of paint (see pics). TBH they're barely noticeable but its worth me making it known.
Made by CCC this jersey is marked as a M and measures 52cm across the chest (pit to pit), making it true to fit.
