Casually listening to Radio 4 this morning. They were telling the story that Wales v Ireland rugby will no longer be red versus green, because, apparently, those with the most profound colour blindness cannot separate red and green.
The interview went on to speak to Matt Holland, who himself is colour blind. He told the story that, when playing for Charlton, they were on a pre-season tour in the West Country, and played Argyle. Charlton only brought their red kit and he could not separate the teams, with Argyle, of course playing in a dark green.
There is a movement now, it seems, on behalf of those who suffer colour blindness, to ensure that all rugby, football (etc) teams have a clear distinction between light and dark colours.
The interview went on to speak to Matt Holland, who himself is colour blind. He told the story that, when playing for Charlton, they were on a pre-season tour in the West Country, and played Argyle. Charlton only brought their red kit and he could not separate the teams, with Argyle, of course playing in a dark green.
There is a movement now, it seems, on behalf of those who suffer colour blindness, to ensure that all rugby, football (etc) teams have a clear distinction between light and dark colours.