Rhino Rugby and Rhino Teamwear unveil new designs for season

Group CEO Reg Clark and Rhino Teamwear MD Dave Reynish were on hand at the Guinness PRO12 media launch at the Diageo HQ in London to reveal the new apparel.

Rhino Rugby is the official ball supplier to the Guinness PRO12 and in addition Cardiff-based Rhino Teamwear supply the referees and pitchside officials apparel.

Rhino will also partner the Golden Boot Award to be presented at the end of the season to the Guinness PRO12's leading goalkicker after the 22 regular season matches.

Munster fly-half JJ Hanrahan claimed the prize last year with an 87 per cent success rate while the Rhino Collision Kings Award will also be up for grabs.

The side showing the most improvement and technique at the breakdown will earn the award - Connacht following in the footsteps of Glasgow Warriors and Llanelli Scarlets previous in taking last season's prize.

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