Calls to boycott Adidas All Blacks jersey

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Tue, 09 Aug 2011 7:00p.m.

Adidas refuses to budge on the jersey

Adidas refuses to budge on the jersey

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“Boycott the Adidas jersey and recycle your old one,” is what Josh Cronfeld and others have suggested today in response to adidas' stance on jersey prices.

Rebel Sport has dropped the price but Adidas refuses to budge or front for that matter, and some say the crowds will turn on the company that's championed the All Blacks for years.

In a sign of protest an All Black faithful returned his adidas jersey today, telling reporter Mihingarangi Forbes he's coming off the bench, there's no I in team and going up the guts in the name of rugby.

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13 Aug 2011 09:42a.m.

John wrote:

A sad state when Adidas has to take branding off company vehicles due to abuse from the public on innocent individuals. There in nothing wrong with robust debate, however we are starting to sink to new lows as a society. Is there much difference between this and the events transpiring in London? Get a grip, and stop the embarrassing behaviour - remember, the world is watching us.

12 Aug 2011 02:36p.m.

Rick wrote:

@Mike first off it's not just a "bloomin' rugby jersey" and it ain't ugly. It's part of AB history NZ history for that matter. You know why u dont see the english complaining about their prices? coz noone wants to buy their jersey! Wear "any old black jumper or old AB's jersey"?. I wanna wear the one that they're gona win the WC in! and why would I want to wait next year to buy it even IF it does get cheaper, the RWC is next month! Adidas is ripping off the fans and it aint right.

12 Aug 2011 10:56a.m.

peter wrote:

black felt tip pen does a great job

12 Aug 2011 10:43a.m.

John Waldron wrote:

Campbell Live would probably be interested in my story about adidas. Just briefly, it spans 2 decades. I own a small established sports store which is a part of a recognised buying group. Although I have an account with adidas (and that's another story), they will not allow us to purchase All Blacks Apparel! This has been a constant embarrasment for us as our customers expect us to be able to supply this product.
This Jersey debacle is typicle of their arrogance. It is NOT just a "one off". As a retailer I will not support or recommend ANY of their product.
Adidumdas you've blown it by showing your true colours.

GOOD JOB!!!

11 Aug 2011 09:18p.m.

Hate Adidas wrote:

The Adidas apology is NOT accepted.Saying sorry doesn't and leaving the price sky high doesn't cut the mustard.
Let's all proceed with a worldwide boycott.
Spread the word

11 Aug 2011 09:15p.m.

SpringbokFan wrote:

Poor old AB fans. Have you stopped and asked yourself how much loyalty adidas pays the AB's for this instead of slating adidas doing business, emotions aside.

11 Aug 2011 07:17p.m.

Lee wrote:

If you have an Adidas All Black jersey black out the adidas emblem.

11 Aug 2011 04:32p.m.

TERRY wrote:

i thin they are strange those jumpers give the boys kind of an hour glass figure thats not vary masculine is it ? strange i dont like them at a.. . hour glass figure whats going on ya bunch big girls blouses.

11 Aug 2011 07:53a.m.

Brownie wrote:

Do adidas think we are thick set months ago ?? they are made in China If they were made in NZ then yes $220= The dollar at an all time High It should be cheaper in NZ, their words, world markets As for sponsorship, put you hand in a bucket of water When you pull it out, look at the whole you leave

10 Aug 2011 08:48p.m.

James wrote:

Apparently it isn't enough that the All Blacks are the most successful profession team in any sport and is awesome advertising for Adidas around the world, but they have to try to get into the pockets of fans as well. This isn't what New Zealand and the All Blacks are about. Not buying adidas anymore