England’s new alternate strip
England have broken the mould with their new kit as they have moved the rose to the centre of the shirt for the first time.
The kit will be worn by England throughout the 2014-15 campaign with a new strip unveiled before the start of next year’s World Cup.
In addition to the new-look home shirt, England have reverted back to a traditional red change strip which will be worn against Samoa in the autumn internationals.
England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said: “The England shirt is a source of huge pride for the players and it’s a special moment when they receive it before an international as it represents many things – those that have supported the players on their path to become an England player, former internationals who have worn the shirt before them, all those who are involved in and support the game and the English nation as a whole.
“That pride in wearing the shirt is massively important to the players and hopefully it is something the fans can see and connect with.
It’s great that the alternate kit is very much in keeping with our national colours and as such we have chosen the Samoa game to wear it in preparation for the Rugby World Cup as this may be required during the tournament.”