Up the Bucs! All Blacks wear Orlando Pirates jerseys [video]
Just hours ahead of the Soweto Derby, several players in the All Blacks squad showed love for Orlando Pirates by wearing the PSL club’s kit.
The national rugby team touched down in Scotland, where they will play next weekend as part of the Nations Championship.
The Buccaneers beat their rivals, Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 31 October.
ALL BLACKS SHOW ORLANDO PIRATES LOVE
On their social media account, the All Blacks revealed that they had arrived in Edinburgh ahead of their Nations Championship match against Scotland next weekend.
In the clip, several players, including Rieko Ioane, wore the Orlando Pirates 26/27 home jersey while unpacking their luggage.
The scenes were not lost on South African Buccaneer fans.
Prince Kaybee, an avid All Blacks fan, tweeted: “My lovely people of New Zealand”.
Take a look…
FOOTBALL TO FASHION
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates have become the first PSL club to star in South Africa Fashion Week.
Last week, 10 past and present players took over the runway, wearing the club’s third jersey, styled by several local designers.
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