A new policy from World Rugby will see old foes clash in new kits at the World Cup in France to help fans with colour vision deficiency (CVD) distinguish between the teams.
World Rugby said one in 12 males, including the organisation's chairman Bill Beaumont, and one in 200 females live with CVD to varying degrees and to accommodate them certain colour combinations will not be allowed at the tournament.
Ireland will take to the field in a white kit rather than traditional light green when they face Tonga in red on Saturday, while both Portugal and Wales will wear their alternate jerseys on the same day. Under the policy, either New Zealand or South Africa would be barred from wearing their famous black and green jerseys should they meet in a World Cup game, which could happen in the quarter-finals or final this year.
"Through greater awareness of the challenges faced by those with CVD and taking some simple steps to address these, those with CVD can have a more positive experience when it comes to taking part in or watching rugby."
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