The Australian Rugby Union on Tuesday unveiled a new-look Wallaby jersey designed in part by senior players including Lote Tuqiri, George Smith and Phil Waugh.

The change in design will mean a new look for the upcoming European tour with the green hoops removed from the sleeves and replaced with a green stretchable panel under the sleeves and down the side of the jersey.

The Australian coat of arms remains on the left chest and the Wallaby and Southern Cross remain on the right chest.

Wallaby flanker Waugh said he enjoyed the chance to have some input into the new design.

"It's a fantastic new design. It's important for the team to feel proud of the jersey, and the new design fits the bill. We are sure the fans will love it just as much".

"The jersey not only has to look good, but perform on field as well. It fits even closer to the body, but it is actually more comfortable because it has more stretch and flexibility.

"In this day and age of professional rugby, we need to look at every possible advantage, so it was good to be able to have a say in the new design."

The new stretch panelling in the players' jersey is designed to provide greater freedom of movement and help reduce jersey tackles.

The new jersey is also a closer fit through the back, underarms and biceps, and has a reduced collar and neckline, which will force defenders to get both hands on the attacker's body, and hopefully increase the gaps that attacking players can slip through.

The selection of the new design also involved feedback from Wallaby fans, club rugby players, ex-Wallabies, Wallaby team management, retailers and female supporters.

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