Scarlets RugbyHead Coach Wayne Pivac has given the latest on the region’s injuries ahead of this weekend’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Southern Kings at Parc y Scarlets. Speaking earlier this week he said; "James has ruptured his PCL, so I don’t think we’ll see him this side of Christmas. I guess with Will Boyde and Josh Macleod we’ve got three in the same position. They’d all been coming along nicely. To lose all three it has made it a little bit difficult. "It’s a massive blow to lose … [Read more...] about What Sucks for Scarlets could be Good for Kings
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Lest we Forget – Mzwandile Stick is ALSO from PE
Adding more credence to the fact that the Eastern Cape is a special place and the birthplace of most of SA's rugby stars is Mzwandile Stick who played for and coached the Southern Kings before going on to become Springbok Assistant Coach. Mzwandile Stick rounds off the Top three in the structure of the Springbok Team - Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby who hails from Despatch, Mzawandile Stick - Southern Kings Player, EP Rugby Coach and Springbok Assistant Coach are joined by Siya Kolisi … [Read more...] about Lest we Forget – Mzwandile Stick is ALSO from PE
Strong Squad off to Wales and Italy
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has named a strong squad for the team’s two-week Guinness PRO14 tour of Wales and Italy. The Port Elizabeth-based side departs on Tuesday from South Africa on the back of a 38-28 win over Glasgow Warriors, making their first stop in Llanelli, Wales, where they will take on Scarlets on Saturday. The team will then move on to Treviso, Italy, where they will face Benetton the following week before returning home. “We are going to take the tour … [Read more...] about Strong Squad off to Wales and Italy
Injury Concern for Martin Dreyer
Isuzu Southern Kings front rower, Martin Dreyer, remains the only injury concern following the side’s 38-28 victory over Glasgow Warriors over the weekend. The 20-year-old prop sustained a knee injury in the 75th minute of Saturday’s Round 4 Guinness PRO14 encounter at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium. “We only have one injury concern from the weekend’s Guinness PRO14 match, and that is our prop Martin Dreyer, who injured his knee,” team doctor, Gershwin Kortje, confirmed on … [Read more...] about Injury Concern for Martin Dreyer
Nel, Nkosi, Koch added to Springbok squad in PE
The uncapped Blitzbok star Ruhan Nel, Vincent Koch (prop), Sbu Nkosi (wing), Lionel Mapoe (centre) and Ivan van Zyl (scrumhalf) have been added to the Springbok squad for their final two Castle Lager Rugby Championship home matches against the Wallabies and the All Blacks. They will join the 17 players already in camp in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The Springboks face the Wallabies next Saturday, 29 September in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. They conclude the Castle Lager Rugby Championship … [Read more...] about Nel, Nkosi, Koch added to Springbok squad in PE
EP Fail to Emulate Kings
In Port Elizabeth, a hat-trick by the Down Touch Griffons’ Rodney Damons and an accurate kicking display by Duan Pretoruis guided the defending champions to a 35-22 victory against Eastern Province in the bottom of the table of clash. While the win for the Down Touch Griffons’ ended their losing run, the defeat for Eastern Province knocked them out of the semi-final race completely. Eastern Province 22 (19) Down Touch Griffons 35 (14) Eastern Province - Tries: Xandre Vos, Zingisa April, … [Read more...] about EP Fail to Emulate Kings
Stunning Weekend for Isuzu Southern Kings
It was an encouraging weekend for the South African teams in the Guinness PRO14, as the Isuzu Southern Kings (bottom of the log in Conference B) earned their first win of the season against the Glasgow Warriors (top of the log in Conference A) at the Nelson Mandela University Stadium on Saturday 21 September, while the Toyota Cheetahs registered a draw in an inspiring change of fortunes after slow starts to the competition. The Isuzu Southern Kings produced a passionate display against the … [Read more...] about Stunning Weekend for Isuzu Southern Kings
Springboks open training session on Monday
Springbok supporters in the Eastern Cape will be able to see Siya Kolisi and his team mates in action on Monday when the Springboks host an open training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. From 15h00 to 17h00 the Springboks will hold an open training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with a Springbok fan engagement at the stadium starting at 16h30. Bok supporters will get an early glimpse of their rugby heroes when the Springbok squad will be involved in a … [Read more...] about Springboks open training session on Monday
Velleman Makes Long-Awaited Return to Isuzu Southern Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings loose-forward, CJ Velleman is set to make his long-awaited return to the field and Guinness PRO14 debut when the Port Elizabeth-based side takes on Glasgow Warriors at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off is at 15h00 SA-time (14h00 UK-time). Following two years on the sidelines due to two serious knee injuries, the talented 23-year-old loose-forward will make his comeback from the bench after last appearing for the Isuzu Southern Kings in … [Read more...] about Velleman Makes Long-Awaited Return to Isuzu Southern Kings
Stefan Ungerer to join Kings
The Isuzu Southern Kings are pleased to have secured the services of scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer, who will join the Guinness PRO14 side at the end of the Currie Cup season from the Pumas. The 24-year-old Ungerer rejoins the team after having previously a key figure in the Isuzu Southern Kings side that played in their final Vodacom Super Rugby season in 2017. The scrumhalf has been one of the standout players in this year’s Currie Cup campaign, having secured a few man-of-the-match … [Read more...] about Stefan Ungerer to join Kings
Springbok Squad Start Gathering in Port Elizabeth
Seventeen players will get together in Port Elizabeth on Friday when they will start their preparations for the final two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, next Saturday, 29 September against Australia in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, and a week later against New Zealand at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, confirmed that the squad will be further bolstered on Saturday when a number of other players have concluded their provincial duty in … [Read more...] about Springbok Squad Start Gathering in Port Elizabeth
Big tests for Kings and Cheetahs
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will face a tough test in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against the only unbeaten teams in the competition in the fourth round of the competition. The Free Staters will kick off the weekend’s action on Friday evening against Ulster in Bloemfontein, while the men from the Eastern Cape take on the Glasgow Warriors in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The Isuzu Southern Kings will have their work cut out against the Glasgow Warriors at … [Read more...] about Big tests for Kings and Cheetahs
Disappointing Weekend for Cheetahs and Kings
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs faltered in their attempts to make a strong statement at home in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend, with both sides succumbing to their third defeats this season. The Isuzu Southern Kings tried hard to make their presence felt in their first home game in Port Elizabeth against Ulster on Sunday, but their high penalty count, lack of possession – particularly in the first half - and mistakes at crucial times saw them go down 28-7. Deon Davids’ men … [Read more...] about Disappointing Weekend for Cheetahs and Kings
Good Day for Bulldogs
In the Currie Cup First Division braces by the Border Bulldogs’ Sipho Nofemele and Soso Mqalo steered the team to them to back-to-back victories as they defeated Eastern Province 39-26 in East London. Their fine attacking display earned them seven tries, while their Eastern Cape neighbours salvaged a bonus point thanks to their four tries. Victories by the SWD Eagles, Boland Cavaliers and Border Bulldogs breathed a new life into the Currie Cup First Division – also sponsored by Nashua and … [Read more...] about Good Day for Bulldogs
Celebrate PE Boys @coachrassie and @siyakolisi
Springboks Rugby Coach Rassie Erasmus talks about the Historic Springboks win against the All Blacks at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on 15 September 2018. https://youtu.be/jNnfW0tSTWk With our local rugby players (and coaches) shining on the international rugby stage and - at long bloody last - a sponsor, in Isuzu, for the Southern Kings ones hopes are yet again raised in anticipation of our local team, the Isuzu Southern Kings, taking their rightful place at the top of the … [Read more...] about Celebrate PE Boys @coachrassie and @siyakolisi
