Blue/Gold & Black are already taken by the 2 existing professional sides in NZ, and Red is too tied to the Cantabs if they're serious about building support around the whole island. I think picking Otago/Chch colours only would also be offputting to anyone outside those regions.
Best to do their own, new thing rather than bastardising if they're going to have any chance of creating a lasting identity.
Best to do their own, new thing rather than bastardising if they're going to have any chance of creating a lasting identity.