The Wallabies have taken massive steps forward by incorporating an Indigenous design permanently on their kit.

But Saturdays clash against South Africa had everyone talking for the wrong reasons.

Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding's design was printed inside the numbers to feature on the back of the jerseys, but on Saturday night no-one could make them out.

When they first featured, the numbers were seen with a green background and on Saturday they fashioned a gold background blending into the jersey.

Comparison photos of the jersey on and off the field. Photo Supplied Twitter.

The jersey blunder only briefly overshadowed the Wallabies 30-17 victory over South Africa.

Social media didn't miss the chance to highlight the almost-impossible to see number fail.

Wallabies jersey number idea: 10/10

Execution: 1/10

*Surely* someone should have checked that it could be seen on TV!#AUSvRSA #wallabies

— Scott Phillips (@TMFScottP) September 18, 2021

Bit tough to see the numbers on the Wallabies jerseys #AUSvRSA pic.twitter.com/BndHOwlKal

— Steve Lenthall (@steve_l15) September 18, 2021

The National Indigenous Times has reached out to the Wallabies to ask about the number mishap however, did not receive a response before time of publication.

The Wallabies First Nations jersey will make a return for the Test match against Argentina in Townsville this Saturday.

❗️DON'T MISS OUT: See Your #Wallabies debut their 2021 First Nations Jersey in Townsville this Saturday!

📅 Saturday 25th September, from 5:05pm AEST

🏟️ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

🎟️ https://t.co/Yy1NcWfIs5#TRC2021 #AUSvARG @eToroAU @CadburyAU pic.twitter.com/nYoyDRjSkt

— Wallabies (@wallabies) September 19, 2021

Since Monday the Wallabies have been posting pictures on Twitter of Indigenous Rugby players who have played for the team.

They have highlighted greats such as #470 Lloyd McDermott, #321 Cecil Ramalli, #671 Lloyd Walker and #827 Timana Tahu.

By Teisha Cloos