Edinburgh unveil memorable new jersey for festive derbies

The new-look jersey will be worn by 1872 Cup holders Edinburgh for the two eagerly awaited Magners League clashes against old rivals Glasgow over the festive period and promises to inject some extra pizzazz into the fixtures.

Scotland centre Nick De Luca backed the introduction of the neon shirt and believes the new-look kit will brighten up the games; both on the pitch and in the stands.

De Luca said: "I think it is great that we have put a strip out there that will get us noticed. This is a memorable jersey for what promises to be a couple of memorable games."

Specially designed as a Limited Edition shirt to celebrate the 1872 Cup derby matches, the brand new Edinburgh third shirt, designed by Rhino, is likely to become a valuable collector's piece.

Constructed from high specification 280 gramme Cooldry fabric which wicks moisture away from the body and keeps the body cool, the shirt offers all the benefits of a top professional match jersey in a distinctive eye-catching neon sublimated print design. The shirt also features breathable mesh panels with no side seams for additional comfort.

Both De Luca and Godman featured in Scotland's Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test win over Fiji last Saturday and are in the squad to face Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday (21 November, kick off 5.15pm).

Anyone buying an adult ticket (£20 or above) or a concession ticket (£10 or above) for the 2009 Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests will again have the opportunity to attend the Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors Magners League derby at Murrayfield, part of the 1872 Cup, on 2 January 2010, kick-off 3.05pm (check www.edinburghrugby.org for more details).

The eye-catching jersey is now available to purchase from the Scottish Rugby store (situated beside Murrayfield's West Stand, opening hours 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday, call 0131 346 5044).