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Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Buy Australia SailGP Team

Another week – another celebrity SailGP takeover. After the recent announcement of American film star Anne Hathaway's involvement in buying Red Bull Italy, this time it is Australian actor Hugh Jackman and Canadian/American star Ryan Reynolds behind the purchase of Tom Slingsby's Australian team.

,   and  Justin Chisholm
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The three-time SailGP champions from Australia have a fresh name, fresh look, and some seriously high-profile new teammates.

Unveiled today, the newly branded BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team will now fly the flag for Australia on the SailGP circuit with co-owners Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds joining Driver and CEO Tom Slingsby at the helm. The relaunch also marks the first time the Aussie squad has had a title partner—none other than Australian underwear brand BONDS.

The comedic duo of Jackman and Reynolds wasted no time putting their spin on the announcement:

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