Head Coach Richard Cockerill has been boosted by the return of recent Scotland call-ups David Cherry, Luke Crosbie and Chris Dean ahead of tomorrow evening’s Guinness PRO14 encounter against Isuzu Southern Kings at Madibaz Stadium (Saturday 26 January kick-off 3.15pm GMT/ 5.15pm local time) – live on Premier Sports 2 The uncapped trio – who were released from Scotland camp earlier this week - are named in the starting line-up as the team selection includes nine changes to the side that … [Read more...] about Edinburgh team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
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Isuzu Southern Kings team to face Edinburgh Rugby
The Isuzu Southern Kings will potentially make six changes to their team that will take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 14 of the Guinness PRO14 at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Saturday. A combination of rotation of the squad and new injuries have led Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids to make some personnel changes to the team that narrowly went down to the Toyota Cheetahs a week ago. The backline will see one forced change at centre, where Berton Klaasen has … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings team to face Edinburgh Rugby
Ten vs Ten
An intense battle of the pivots can be expected when the Isuzu Southern Kings take on Edinburgh Rugby in a Guinness PRO14 Round 14 clash at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Saturday. Ntabeni Dukisa, who earned his first starting berth of the Isuzu Southern Kings last week in their narrow 17-24 defeat to the Toyota Cheetahs, is in line for another start in the No10 jersey. South African-born Jaco van der Walt, who played a crucial role in Edinburgh Rugby’s European Rugby … [Read more...] about Ten vs Ten
The Danger that is Edinburgh
While the Isuzu Southern Kings were left devastated after their injury-time Guinness PRO14 defeat to the Toyota Cheetahs in the South African derby last Friday, Edinburgh had their tails up after they reached the last eight of the European competition, the European Rugby Champions Cup, on the same night. It was celebrations all round for the Scottish side when they defeated French outfit, Montpellier, 19-10 as Edinburgh made history by earning their first ever last eight spot in the Champions … [Read more...] about The Danger that is Edinburgh
Ultra in More Ways than One
The Bay Ultra Marathon is: A road race that has one of the best coastal routes, in the country A road race that has three separate distances A road race that enters its 37th year, here in Nelson Mandela Bay A road race that will go green A road race that will pay it forward to those unable to run, with proper gear. The Bay Ultra Marathon on 9 February 2019, powered by Amobia and hosted by Body Concept Road Warriors, seeks to fulfill all of the above. The race will start … [Read more...] about Ultra in More Ways than One
Would you do Ironman Blindfolded?
Attempting to complete any IRONMAN event is a daunting task but doing so with any form of impairment should be commended. David Jones, a 40-year-old computer programmer from Cape Town, will be entering the Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa in Buffalo City on 27 January 2019 as a visually impaired athlete – aiming to complete his first IRONMAN 70.3 event. As a guide, Cornel Botha will be entering alongside Jones in the race. Jones was born with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a hereditary … [Read more...] about Would you do Ironman Blindfolded?
Cheetahs edge injury time victory
The Toyota Cheetahs made it a double in their Guinness PRO14 thriller against the Isuzu Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth this evening. An injury time try by Luan de Bruin secured the Toyota Cheetahs a dramatic 24-17 victory in their Guinness PRO14 derby against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, and back-to-back wins in the competition. The visitors had to work hard for the victory as the Isuzu Southern Kings delivered a spirited … [Read more...] about Cheetahs edge injury time victory
Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
The first of three South African derby matches takes place this week as the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings and catch up on their Guinness PRO14 schedule. The South African sides took their summer break in December, meaning their Round 11 & 12 games against each other remain outstanding. The teams will face off in Port Elizabeth at Madibaz Stadium (SuperSport 1 19:00, eir sport 1 17:00, Free Sports 17:00) with the return game in Bloemfontein slated for February 2 and both sides … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs Team
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has selected an experienced match-day squad to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 South African derby at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday night. After a hard week of preparation for the first of three SA derbies for the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season, Davids named his squad of 23 on Thursday which includes six changes to the starting XV that played in the Isuzu Southern Kings’ first match for 2019 a fortnight … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs Team
Tertius Kruger’s Journey from White and Orange to Red and Black
As recently as the 2018 Currie Cup season did burly centre, Tertius Kruger, turn out in the white and orange strip of the Toyota Cheetahs and on Friday he will proudly don the red and black jersey of the Isuzu Southern Kings to face his former teammates in the Guinness PRO14 South African derby at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium. Kruger made his Guinness PRO14 debut for the Isuzu Southern Kings shortly after the end of the Currie Cup, becoming one of the key figures in the … [Read more...] about Tertius Kruger’s Journey from White and Orange to Red and Black
Derby time for SA teams in Guinness PRO14
It’s derby time in South Africa and on Friday all Guinness PRO14 roads will lead to Port Elizabeth where the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will take centre stage in their first encounter of the season, which is also the only match of the weekend. The clash will be significant for both teams, as the Toyota Cheetahs will look to maintain their unbeaten run against their South African counterparts after winning all three previous matches between them in the competition, while the … [Read more...] about Derby time for SA teams in Guinness PRO14
Battle of the Halfbacks
They may not be the biggest guys on the field when the Isuzu Southern Kings take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 Round 11 match on Friday, but an exciting battle can be expected between the scrumhalves from both teams in the South African derby. Two of the most experienced men from either side happen to be playing in the No9 position – Sarel Pretorius for the Isuzu Southern Kings and Rudy Paige for the Toyota Cheetahs. Both players have at stages of their decorated careers … [Read more...] about Battle of the Halfbacks
Super Siya
South Africa’s top players wearing their new jerseys inspired by Marvel’s Spider-Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America will run out at Cape Town Stadium on #SuperHeroSunday (3 February) at the first public appearance of the Marvel makeover of SA’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams. The Vodacom Super Rugby double-header on Sunday 3 February will be the first time that the four local franchises will wear their new Marvel-inspired jerseys. The jersey designs have each been meticulously crafted to … [Read more...] about Super Siya
95th River Mile Offers Huge Prize for Schools
The 95th River Mile is set to take centre stage of the Nelson Mandela Bay swimming scene next month. Hosted at the scenic Sundays River on 17 February the event will highlight everything good about Nelson Mandela Bay - food, crafts and sport. "There will be no less than 7 events to choose from including four swim disciplines, the Nitro Park Kids Across the River race, an Off-Road Triathlon and a 5km Fun Run. Added to these events, there will be a variety of arts and crafts, food vendors … [Read more...] about 95th River Mile Offers Huge Prize for Schools
Michael Willemse hunted by Edinburgh
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that hooker Michael Willemse has indicated to the franchise that he is in talks with Scottish side Edinburgh. It has been widely reported in various media publications that the 25-year-old Willemse, who captained the Isuzu Southern Kings in its debut season in 2017/18 and the early part of the 2018/19 season before he was sidelined by a shoulder injury, has signed for Edinburgh. However, the player has indicated that while no deal has been finalised, he is … [Read more...] about Michael Willemse hunted by Edinburgh
