an iconic piece of rugby history—an authentic, vintage South Africa Springboks home shirt manufactured by Nike from the 1997–1999 international seasons.

This original classic is from Nike’s legendary late-90s era with the squad, instantly recognizable by its heavy-knit premium construction and heritage styling.

KEY DESIGN FEATURES
- Iconic Embroidery: Features the classic jumping Springbok over the protea flower with "SA RUGBY" text on the left chest, paired with the iconic embroidered Nike Swoosh on the right.
- National Heritage: Detailed with the vibrant South African flag patch stitched onto the right sleeve.
- Traditional Construction: Styled with a classic gold/yellow contrast fold-over polo collar, traditional button placket, and ribbed gold-striped cuffs.
- Authenticity Tagging: Complete with the original Nike Team silver jock tag on the lower front hem and interior collar woven branding.

SEASON & PLAYER CONTEXT
This specific jersey design was worn during a dominant era for South African rugby, which included the famous 1998 Tri-Nations championship victory and the 1999 Rugby World Cup campaign.

Star Players Who Wore This Era's Design:
Joost van der Westhuizen, Percy Montgomery, Gary Teichmann, Pieter Rossouw, Bobby Skinstad, Andre Venter, Henry Honiball, Krynauw Otto, Mark Andrews

SIZE & DETAILED MEASUREMENTS
- Tag Size: Adult Medium (M)
- Pit-to-Pit (P2P): 20.5 inches
- Collar-to-Hem: 31 inches

CONDITION
- Overall: Very good vintage condition.
- Details: This jersey has been well cared for over the years. Fabric remains thick and sturdy with no major pulls, rips, holes, or heavy bobbling. Bright colors.