VIDEO: Ireland reveal their season 2017/18 jersey

Ireland and their kit supplier Canterbury have released their new jersey ahead of the upcoming season.

The kit features ground-breaking technologies designed to give players an in-game competitive advantage, where the smallest of margins can separate success from failure.

The iconic green jersey, reinvented with a modern twist, will be worn for the first time on November 11th when Ireland take on South Africa in the Guinness Series.

As the game continues to adapt and evolve, Canterbury’s innovation team has redefined the function of a modern rugby jersey through research, testing and professional consultation, resulting in the most technically advanced jersey ever produced.

Inspired by each of the four provinces’ highest peaks, the jersey’s insignia acts as visual distraction, designed to mask movement and allow players to slip through the tackle.

Player comfort and tackle avoidance have been enhanced with the inclusion of flatlock seams, triple needle stitching, increased sleeve mobility and a double layered loop neckline. The jersey has also been tested to perform in the most demanding conditions with increased burst strength and durability allowing it withstand everything the modern game can throw at it.

Supporters have the option of wearing the ‘Test’ jersey, a replica of the on field jersey, the ‘Pro’ jersey which retains the look of the jersey that will be worn by the team while offering a more comfortable fit, and the ‘Classic’, a cotton fabric with a relaxed fit. Each jersey has its own unique sequential numbered security authenticator giving you a truly one of a kind piece of kit.

Ireland's Strength Rises with launch of new jersey from @canterburyNZ #CommittedToTheGame https://t.co/QXDvxM7UOE pic.twitter.com/JEY2h0faEY

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) August 4, 2017