To celebrate 100 days to go until Rugby World Cup France 2023, Defender has unveiled their ‘Trophy Car’, a unique electric hybrid Defender 110 created to display the Webb Ellis Cup on a trophy tour across France.
Defender is a worldwide partner of the Rugby World Cup and says it is “committed to supporting the sustainability pledge that World Rugby has made for Rugby World Cup France 2023”, creating a bespoke vehicle to display one of the most recognised pieces of silverware in global sport – the Webb Ellis Cup.
The specially-modified electric hybrid Defender was developed and constructed by Jaguar Land Rover in Coventry, England. The Rugby World Cup 2023 Trophy Car has been designed to safely and securely showcase the Webb Ellis Cup using Defender’s advanced electrified plug-in electric hybrid powertrain.
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The bespoke trophy cabinet at the rear of the vehicle has been designed “with high-specification technology to ensure optimum conditions for the famous trophy, without compromising Defender’s instantly recognisable silhouette”.
Minimalistic Rugby World Cup France 2023 and partnership livery has been applied across the bonnet and doors.
The trophy tour gets underway in France on 9 June at the Top 14 semi-finals in Biarritz. The Trophy Car will be on display for invited guests as part of Defender’s hospitality guest programme. The car and trophy will then be displayed at subsequent rugby events and Defender retailers across the host nation.