The Wallabies Indigenous jersey has been praised by punters and players alike and after Saturday night’s Bledisloe Test win, there have been calls to keep it in the rotation.
Fans and former players took to twitter to voice their support for the initiative, including centurion Matt Giteau, who shared a pic pre-game of his whole family donning the special kit.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika took the chance at the post-match press conference to speak of the significance of wearing that jersey.
“Dennis (Artist Dennis Golding) came in and explained to us the meaning of the jersey itself and I think that the team has been instrumental," he said
“We were front and centre in asking to bring the welcome to country up to the anthems stage because our team is a team that’s built on people from all different lands.
“I think it was a great opportunity to be involved in an occasion like that and it resonates with everyone and we as a union keep that going.”
Hooker Stephen Moore said he felt the win helped do the moment justice.
While it seems unlikely it would become the Wallabies’ permanent jersey, an annual outing for the unique design has plenty of merit.
It wasn’t just the Indigenous recognition that was a new introduction for the Wallabies in Brisbane - this year’s retiring capped Wallabies were all honoured at half-time.