France’s dark blue drip of 2007 goes up against the 2015 blue and white hoops of the Pumas in the third round of the mission to find the ultimate Rugby World Cup jersey.

The Wallabies’ golden ensemble of 2019 narrowly lost out to the 2007 France kit in the second round, but can Le Bleus’ fit outstrip Argentina’s classic jersey of 2015?

With timeless sky blue and white colours at their disposal thanks to the makeup of their national flag, Argentina have rarely put a foot wrong when it comes to showcasing a new jersey for the World Cup. Add Nike to the mix, and you’ve got a winning recipe.

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Opting for fewer hoops and a more textured jersey than their 2011 World Cup edition, the Pumas’ 2015 strip was a thing of beauty.

The host nation of the 2007 World Cup, France’s dream of becoming world champions was cut short by England in the semi-finals, but they did manage to win elsewhere, dropping one of the cleanest jerseys showcased at the tournament.

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Nike, as they have done on countless occasions, designed a jersey fit for the host nation of rugby’s most prestigious tournament, shying away from the traditional lighter blue France apparel by incorporating darker hues of blue to create a more sophisticated kit.