Brumbies flip the switch with 2020 away jersey

Mon, Dec 16, 2019, 5:00 AM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
The Brumbies have revealed their 2019 jerseys. Photo: Brumbies Media
The Brumbies have revealed their 2019 jerseys. Photo: Brumbies Media

The Brumbies have flipped the switch with a new-look away jersey in 2020, unveiling their kits for next season on Monday.

While their regular jersey is almost identical to that of 2019 they revealed a new-look yellow alternate kit that is a  far cry from last year's mainly blue strip.

The Brumbies wore a yellow jersey back in 2016 but have opted for predominantly blue away jerseys since then.

Next season's away kit is a dark gold with textured amber stripes across the main panel, with navy sleeves and side panels.

Tom Banks dons the 2020 Brumbies away jersey. Photo: Brumbies MediaThis year's return to yellow was in response to positive feedback over the look of the kit that the Brumbies reserves side, Brumbies Runners, wore in matches in 2019.

Brumbies prop Scott Sio said it was good to see a little experimentation when it came to their away kit.

"O'Neills has done a really good job with getting the fit right for the team and we're all looking forward to wearing it next year," he said.

"The home jersey has been kept pretty traditional which I think the Canberra community will love but the away jersey has been experimented with a little bit."

"The alternate strip is always a good opportunity to try something a little different and give the fans something that can keep each year fresh.  I think it will be pretty popular next season."

Scott Sio wears the 2020 Brumbies home jersey. Photo: Brumbies MediaThe Brumbies are the third Aussie Super Rugby to reveal their jersey  with the Waratahs launching their kit last week and the Reds the first cab off the rank in August.

The Brumbies play their only preseason matches against the Rebels in Albury on Thursday January 23, 2020.

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