ADIDAS NZ RUGBY UNION RUGBY BALL Size 5

Performance hand stitched for extra quality. Maori design: Te Poro – The Ball The design on Te Poro draws inspiration from Maori concepts synonymous with speed, quickness and acceleration. Combine these attributes with the balls streamlined shape and the inevitable change of direction through a pass or kick and the association to these Maori concepts grow stronger.

Te Poro features designs associated with the moana (oceans) where the central kowhaiwhai pattern is the Mangotipi (the white pointer shark) where speed, aggression and strength are key features. Kiri mako (Shark Skin) and Niho mako (Shark Tooth) are also patterns imbedded in the design denoting grip and bite. The design also incorporates ‘Nga Hihi o te Ra – The Rays of the Sun” as they hit the face of the water and is included to encapsulate the speed of light and the age old advice from coaches which says “No player, past, present or future can cover ground faster than the ball!”

• 100% Natural Rubber
• Size 5