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"He will," RA chairman Hamish McLennan replied.<\/p>\n
"You might even see some Wallabies chocolates around Easter next year.<\/p>\n
"We're really thrilled."<\/p>\n
Cadbury replaces Qantas as the Wallabies' major sponsor.<\/p>\n
The five year sponsorship deal continued the positive momentum<\/a> for Australian rugby after Saturday's thrilling Super Rugby AU grand final was watched by a crowd of 41,637 at Suncorp Stadium and 464,000 on Channel Nine.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> When rugby stars' prank went horribly wrong<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Thor's heartbreaking Mother's Day interview<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Shattered Brumbies question referee's calls<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The new Wallabies strip is the same colour as the famous 1991 jersey from Australia's first Rugby World Cup winning squad.<\/p>\n The 'back to the future' colour scheme was voted on in January by some of the game's most influential figures.<\/p>\n "The jersey is key to our identity as a team and a nation, and it's important that it has a nod to its heritage and also appeals to our supporters," McLennan said.<\/p>\n "Just like the Wallabies, Cadbury are an iconic brand who have stayed at the very top of their game for generations. I want to thank them for joining us on this journey ahead.<\/p>\n "I have spent my life working with great brands and there is no better brand than Cadbury in terms of its values and its success, and they are perfect for Australian rugby."<\/p>\n The Cadbury logo will adorn the new Wallabies jersey for the opening Test against France at the Sydney Cricket Ground on July 7 and the Wallaroos shorts in their opening Test against Samoa on July 17 at Suncorp Stadium.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/katelorimer\/status\/1392646414069497856?s=20<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MorganTurinui\/status\/1392639669746110465?s=20<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/kinson88\/status\/1392632638431584258?s=20<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/HulaBulaJim\/status\/1392634968254283777?s=20<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/steve_l15\/status\/1392662176444280833?s=20<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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