Kit puts Edinburgh on red alert for new campaign

EDINBURGH Rugby have launched their new kit for the 2011/12 RaboDirect PRO12 and Heineken Cup season, with official kit partner Macron.

The kit uses the Italian firm’s latest innovation, Solidskin, designed in partnership with the club and its players to give maximum comfort and a streamlined finish, while remaining robust.

Appearing in the new kit for the first time, Edinburgh Rugby vice-captain Roddy Grant was delighted to pull on the latest black and red jersey. “Over the past season we have been giving our feedback to the product development staff at Macron so that we could play our part in making this season’s kit the best it can be for our purpose,” he said, “but the technical aspects aside, I think the new kit looks and feels great. I’m very proud to have the chance to pull on the club colours and I’m sure our supporters will be too.”

Edinburgh will wear the kit for the first time at Edgeley Park this Friday as they take on Sale before the kit is unveiled at Murrayfield a week later when the club face Newcastle on 26 August.