Up the Bucs! All Blacks wear Orlando Pirates jerseys [video]

Just hours ahead of the Soweto Derby, several players in the All Blacks squad showed love for Orlando Pirates by wearing the PSL club’s kit.

The national rugby team touched down in Scotland, where they will play next weekend as part of the Nations Championship.

The Buccaneers beat their rivals, Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 31 October.

ALL BLACKS SHOW ORLANDO PIRATES LOVE

On their social media account, the All Blacks revealed that they had arrived in Edinburgh ahead of their Nations Championship match against Scotland next weekend.

In the clip, several players, including Rieko Ioane, wore the Orlando Pirates 26/27 home jersey while unpacking their luggage.

The scenes were not lost on South African Buccaneer fans.

Prince Kaybee, an avid All Blacks fan, tweeted: “My lovely people of New Zealand”.

Take a look…

Imnyama lento☠️💀☠️. The All Blacks in Orlando Pirates jerseys🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/lr9U45rNUE

— ☠Masitha☠ (@Ntunzela_80)

October 31, 2026

FOOTBALL TO FASHION

Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates have become the first PSL club to star in South Africa Fashion Week.

Last week, 10 past and present players took over the runway, wearing the club’s third jersey, styled by several local designers.

@orlandopirates took over the runway to debut their new jersey at SAFW AW27.

“From Field to Fashion” brought Buccaneers energy, street culture, and crafted South African design to a room that knew exactly whose night it was.#SAFWAW27 #OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/k7GMcC7W7f

— SA Fashion Week (@safashionweek)

October 24, 2026

I think this fashion show just gave the boys something else, the energy here in unmatched.#OrlandoPirates #CarlingKnockoutCup pic.twitter.com/H41MTlwuJD

— Tlou🇿🇦 (@TlouMr_S)

October 27, 2026