Kit reveal: Wales' Oppenheimer Barbie
SPOTLIGHT: The Welsh Rugby Union on Thursday revealed the home and alternate World Cup 2023 kit.
Inspired by the Welsh National Anthem, ‘Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’, which features on the shirts themselves, the reveal event took place at the Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd, in front of the Evan James and James James statue, the Welsh father and son duo and composers of the anthem.
Oppenheimer ⏩ Barbie pic.twitter.com/VwJ0FyWZnc
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Two defining features are phrases taken from the Welsh National Anthem ‘PLEIDIOL WYF I’M GWLAD’, which translates to ‘I am faithful to my country’, and “Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” which are embossed under the collar and at the back, bottom panel of the jersey as a declaration of pride not only for the country, the language and culture of Wales but our family of rugby supporters around the world.
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— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 (@WelshRugbyUnion) July 20, 2023
The alternate kit, which will be worn by Wales in the second World Cup pool match against Portugal is a twist on the classic style for Wales, but offers that same nod to tradition and heritage.
The jersey is a bold black and yellow, paying homage to the flag of Saint David, the patron Saint of Wales.
The main body of the shirt is black, with the polo collar and bottom of the sleeves trimmed in yellow.
