The takealot.com Cape Town 10’s has announced Canterbury as the official apparel partner for the upcoming tournament taking place on the 6th and 7th February 2015 at Hamilton’s Rugby Club.
The deal will see the sports apparel brand take on a 3-year exclusive clothing partnership with the event and provide custom-designed kit and apparel to all rugby legends, rugby and netball players, staff, referees, as well as supplying pole protectors, flags and corner poles.
“Since 1906 the brand has set out to bring passion to the world of rugby”, says Wayne Bebb, Chief Executive Officer at Canterbury. “We look forward to bringing that same inspiration to the takealot.com Cape Town 10′s for the next three seasons”.
Canterbury, distributed by Brand ID in South Africa, will be joined by other Brand ID sports brands including 46664, SKLZ , Mizuno ,Speedo, Slazenger, Dunlop and Opra to offer an extensive 10s equipment range for the event.
The exclusive 10s retail range will be produced and available from takealot.com leading up to the event and from the Canterbury retail zone at the tournament. Added to this, Canterbury will have their own kids’ entertainment area with plenty of activities to enjoy throughout the weekend.
“We are excited to partner with Canterbury – a brand that lives and breathes sports and rugby, and one that has provided kit to some of the biggest rugby teams in the world”, says Gerhard Odendaal, 10’s Tournament Director. “We pride ourselves on the quality and creativity of team outfits exhibited by the 10s teams and have no doubt that Canterbury and Brand ID will deliver outstanding results. We look forward to a long partnership with these brands.”