Rugby – NZL – Altrad to sponsor All Blacks jersey starting in 2022

France’s Altrad group has been selected to become the jersey sponsor of the New Zealand selection from 2022. The Altrad group, the jersey sponsor of the XV de France until 2023, will also become the New Zealand selection jersey from 2022. The rugby union announced on Friday In a press release.

The French specialist in services to industrial and construction equipment companies will replace American insurer AIG on the All Blacks team jersey as well as those in the other five selections in New Zealand. The partnership also includes the Women’s Rugby Union team, the Black Ferns, as well as four other New Zealand teams (Rugby Sevens, Maori, Under-20s). “Thanks to Altrad’s support and international presence, we will continue to build our world rugby heritage”Welcome to New Zealand Football Association President Mark Robinson, quoted in the press release. Altrad group says to itself “Proud to start a long-term partnership and start making a lasting mark in the sport”. Already the owner of the French club Montpellier (14th place), he has registered for six years. The agreement announced Friday comes four months after the sale of shares of the All Blacks brand to US investors, an option discussed in New Zealand. At the end of April, the Silver Lake Partners fund had injected $280 million (€230 million) to cover part of the reputation of the three world champions. Read also All rugby news