Scottish identity and pride combine with the excitement and passion of taking part in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The Scotland It is one of the seven Macron national teams set to take part in the World Cup to be held in France, with their opening match taking place on Sunday 10 September at the stadium in Marseille against South Africa. On that occasion, the Thistles will take to the field wearing the new jumpers which were submitted by the Scottish Rugby Union and by Macron, the Federation’s technical partner.
Jerseys that combine quality and technical excellence with graphic design that makes each garment unique and conveys a sense of identity and belonging to the colours of the national team and an entire country. Jerseys that embody a a message of sustainability and respect for the environment because they are made from Eco Fabric, made from 100% polyester fabric derived from recycled plastic. Each garment is, in fact, made from the recycled material of around 13 0.5-litre bottles.
The new Home Kit of Scotland for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is in navy blue, with a mandarin collar featuring a white trim and sleeves adorned with two thin stripes – one plain and one in green tartan. The graphic motif that characterises the jersey features on the side panels, which incorporate the Scottish Rugby Union Tartan design – a pattern that has been associated with Scottish rugby since 1991 and which combines the navy of the national team’s jersey with the green and purple of the thistle, Scotland’s national flower. The back of the neck is customised with the same tartan pattern, which forms the background to the SRU logo, the motto ‘#AsOne’ and the Macron logo, beneath which the words Designed in Bologna. Inside the collar there is a personalised sweatband bearing the inscription Scotland interspersed with the Scottish Rugby Union logo. On the chest, from the right, embroidered in white are the Rugby World Cup France 2023 logo, the Macron the Hero and the SRU crest. The Scottish national flag is embroidered on the left sleeve. The kit is completed by navy blue shorts with side stripes featuring the tartan pattern, and white socks with a navy blue top edge and two horizontal stripes in purple and green tartan.
In the version Away Kit Tartan is the dominant pattern, and its tone-on-tone, embossed design features across the entire jumper, which is white Featuring a mandarin collar in navy blue and sleeve cuffs in the SRU tartan (navy blue, green and purple). The national flag is also embroidered on the left sleeve. The back of the neck and the sweatband inside the collar are customised in the same way as in the Home kit. The RWC2023 logo, the Macron Hero and the Scottish Rugby Union logo are embroidered on the chest in navy blue. The shorts are navy blue with side stripes and a upper rear panel that echo the jersey’s design. The navy blue socks feature a white top edge and a white horizontal line further down. Both jerseys have a Body Fit The fabrics used are, specifically, Eco-Armevo with inserts in Eco-Boditex, materials which, as well as being lightweight and breathable, ensure maximum durability.
The new match kits, as well as the replica versions and the exclusive range of clothing and merchandise that Macron produces for the Scottish Rugby Union, are available at the section dedicated to the Scottish national team on the website macron.com.
Alongside the Macron national team jerseys, you can fully embrace your passion for rugby and the 2023 Rugby World Cup thanks to the items in the official merchandise range, available from the official RWC 2023 online store, as well as on the website macron.com, at all Macron Sport Hubs and authorised Macron retailers. The collection will also be available at all stadiums and in the fan zone shops throughout the tournament.
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