WATCH: All Blacks launch special edition jersey

Cape Town - Ahead of their series against the British and Irish Lions, the All Blacks have unveiled a special edition jersey, paying homage to the 113-year history between the two teams.

The All Blacks will face the British and Irish Lions in three Tests - the first Test is in Auckland on June 24, the second in Wellington on July 1, with the final Test again in Auckland on July 8.

WATCH a clip of the jersey launch in the video snippet below:

The #AllBlacks unveiled their special edition All Blacks jersey at @adidasnz Newmarket today, paying homage to our history. #TeamAllBlacks pic.twitter.com/fGaj1wxeVl

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) May 31, 2017

?? Launch of the new Special Edition #AllBlacks jersey with @adidasNZ #NextIsEverything pic.twitter.com/terlNGuPww

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) May 30, 2017