Rugby College: England launch new Canterbury kit ahead of autumn international campaign

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

By

Mike Dawes

PUBLISHED:

15:12, 8 October 2013

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UPDATED:

16:08, 8 October 2013

England have unveiled their new home kit for the 2013-14 season ahead of the upcoming autumn internationals.

The shirt – manufactured by rugby specialists Canterbury for the second successive year – is white with a midnight blue trim, while the shorts are plain white and the socks are midnight blue. It will be worn during the 2014 Six Nations as well as the autumn Tests.

Red Rose: England

Red Rose: England’s stars launch the new kit to be worn for the 2013-14 season

Going for glory: (L-R) Chris Robshaw, Danny Care and Geoff Parling are all set to feature for England in the autumn

Going for glory: (L-R) Chris Robshaw, Danny Care and Geoff Parling are all set to feature in the autumn

London Irish winger Marland Yarde was at the launch and the youngster – tipped to make a big impact for the Red Rose this season – said: ‘When you put on an England shirt before a match, you always think about the players that have been there before you and the people who have helped you get where you are.

‘You want to continue the tradition and perform at your best. I canâ€™t wait to get the chance to wear it in front of a packed home crowd at Twickenham in a few weeks.’

Head coach Stuart Lancaster added: ‘Putting on an England shirt is a huge source of pride for the players and the white shirt is a critical part of Englandâ€™s identity and our history and heritage.

‘We want everyone to feel part of this

England side, to feel a sense of connection and pride in the team and

to inspire more people to play and watch rugby.’

England face Australia, New Zealand and Argentina in the autumn Test, starting with the Wallabies on November 2.

Last time out: Manu Tuilagi scores against New Zealand wearing Canterbury