VIDEO: Bulls unite rugby and soccer with new kit

The new kit is a tribute to African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

January 15, 2018

Eliot Mahlase 1 minute read

Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel Photo: Bulls Facebook page

The Vodacom Blue Bulls unveiled their new yellow away kit at the weekend as a tribute to soccer champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

The new Puma kit was unveiled at Loftus Versfeld during the Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates game on Saturday.

The Bulls said in a statement they would face their next opponents in the Bafana ba Style coloured-shirts to celebrate the union’s 80-year anniversary this year.

“Great uniforms are based on teams, not individuals and because Puma is extremely privileged to be the official technical partner of both Bulls and Sundowns, we are in the position to exercise our creative licence in terms of team kit design,” said Puma marketing director Brett Bellinger.

“We believe this one-of-kind kit is going to be a sought-after collector’s item for both rugby and football fans, especially those who follow both of the city’s giants – two of the strongest sporting brands in South Africa.”

Bulls CEO Barend van Graan said the bulls were always keen on uniting the city.

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“The Vodacom Bulls have always believed in a bigger dream of uniting Tshwane, one that ensures that we fight to uphold the pride of our city. Both teams represent this beautiful city and we believe that sharing our colours is a great way of expressing that,” he said.

This alignment no doubt also shows an amazing unity, not only between the brands but also the sporting codes. The bold move also shows the Vodacom Bulls’ willingness to embrace and unite, to be leaders and torchbearers in the process of continually unifying our people.”