‘Please change that kit ASAP’: Springboks fans go heywire (video)

The Springboks have always turned heads with their iconic green and gold kits. Fans adore the classy, clean look. From World Cup victories to legendary matches, their jerseys carried pride. Every new kit launch stirred excitement.

South Africans waited eagerly, craving stylish national colours. But this year’s reveal caused shock, not celebration. A bold Pick n Pay logo took centre stage. Tradition gave way to branding. Fans felt betrayed. Social media exploded with rage.

Long-time supporters expressed deep disappointment. Many called the kit a “sell-out move.” Nostalgia clashed with modern marketing. The Springboks, once kings of classic kits, now face a style crisis.
Bongi Mbonambi. Image via Instagram @bokrugby

Springboks fans go heywire after kit review

After the Springboks shared videos of their team, fans noticed ther new kit and some of them went heywire, fuming for it to be changed.

@Nicole Candice Skye Renwick “Omg why is pnp name plastered on like that 🥴🥴”

@Joan “Please change that kit ASAP”

@Ziyanda Nkunjana 👑 “😂😂😂 Hau… Siyayazi phela bestie ukuthi uya Sponza but like this though? 😭”

@Carla Meiring “Not sure how this design and colours got approved by Nike ? Feels like Temu 🫣”

Which rugby nation has a good history of beautiful kits

New Zealand’s All Blacks are the gold standard for iconic rugby kits. Their look is timeless, sleek, and respected. Fans praise the simple black design with minimal distractions. Most rugby lovers say it reflects strength and unity.

It doesn’t change much—and that’s the point. All Blacks jerseys carry legacy, not logos. England’s all-white kits also enjoy fan approval. They’re clean, sharp, and steeped in tradition. By comparison, the Springboks’ latest move feels like a misstep.

Rugby lovers worldwide agree: a jersey must honour identity. Pick n Pay’s name screams commercialism. South African fans expected pride, not a supermarket ad. The backlash is loud and growing.