While the new colour scheme on the KooGa rugby sticks with the green and gold tradition, which began in 1929, that is where the similarities to those historic end.In this edition of the jersey, KooGa have retained the traditional Wallabies green and gold, although the green is a little less prevalent in this edition. For example in 1933 Australia reverted to blue to play the Springboks, and white with a little green and gold to play the All Blacks in 1938.KooGa Rugby launched their rugby on Australia Day 2010, with help from current Wallabies Matt Giteau, Benn Robinson, and Berrick Barnes. In doing so KooGa started contributing to a rugby history dating back to 1899 when Australia played their first series in 1899. After the first World War Queensland took a break and Australia was solely represented by Wales in tests. As Australian Rugby Union CEO said at the launch, "Obviously the Wallabies jumper of that era is a far cry from where we are today with state-of-the-art, body-hugging, temperature controlling apparel, but the Wallaby Gold remains consistent".. When the Wallabies played that first ever series their jersey was actually blue or red, and had a predominant coat of arms. wholesale cheap jerseys When they combined again in 1929 Australia was finally represented using its current colours, green and gold.There have been a few exceptions in order to avoid colour clashes with opposing teams.