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Southern Kings will be at full strength against the Force

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A number of players, who have been battling with minor injuries, are returning to training in preparation for the Southern Kings first match against Western Force on the 23 of February at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said Demetri Catrakilis and Steven Sykes were making significant progress after an extremely hard season last year.

“Demetri was having a bit of problems with his shoulder, it was a little sore, so what we have done is focus on resting him and doing a bit of rehab with him.”

“We have also been resting and doing rehab work with Steven.”

Solomons said they had continued to look after the players and were evaluating their condition.

“Both players have been taking part in sessions, and it is likely that they will take part in the later friendlies,” he said.

Solomons said Southern Kings captain, Luke Watson, had also been making significant strides in his recovery, and had taken to the field last week Thursday with the rest of the team during the practice session.

“Luke has resumed full training this week and appears to have made a full recovery and we are hoping to field him in one of the upcoming friendlies,” he said.

Solomons said Schalk Ferreira, who sat out the warm up match last week against SWD’s Franchise XV team after taking a knock during practice, was doing well.

Siviwe Soyizwapi has strained his back and will be out for two to four weeks.

Vodacom Cup player Shane Gates has sprained his ankle during the pre season warm up match against Despatch last week Friday and will also be out for between two to four weeks.

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