Kappa and UBB have unveiled the new shirt the players will wear for the coming Champions Cup. Much like the one worn last year, the vertical stripes are still there, as is blue as the main colour (navy blue and nomad blue).

There is also a touch of mauve on the collar. Naturally, last year’s European champions’ star duly appears on the shirt.

Union Bordeaux-Bègles will begin their European campaign on 6 December in South Africa, where they face the Bulls as they defend their title.