Injuries sustained by two Southern Kings players during the match against the Crusaders has prompted their return back to Nelson Mandela Bay for further medical attention and rehabilitation. The returning players are: Schalk Ferreira - Concussion Thembelani Bholi - grade 1 & 2 hamstring tear Both players have already boarded the flight back to Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday morning from Wellington. The following players will be joining the team for the remainder of the New … [Read more...] about Two Southern Kings players return home
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Baby Blacks succumb to Junior Boks
South Africa will play defending champions England in the Junior World Championship final on 20 June at Eden Park after hooker Corniel Els scored from a driving maul in the 78th minute to secure a thrilling 32-25 win over New Zealand Under-20 on Sunday evening (local time) at the QBE Stadium in North Harbour, Auckland. The Junior Boks, have won all four of the matches in their march to the final, amassing 115 points for with EP Kings players Sergeal Petersen (15) and Aidon Davis (10) … [Read more...] about Baby Blacks succumb to Junior Boks
Kings Davis and Petersen score as Junior Boks edge Samoa to clinch semi-final spot against NZ
The Junior Springboks defeated a spirited Samoa 21-8 at a rain swept ECOLight Stadium on Tuesday in Pukekohe to book a semi-final slot against hosts New Zealand Under-20 after they finished unbeaten and top of Pool C at the IRB Junior World Championship. The South Africans will meet their traditional rivals for the second time in three matches at the JWC when the semi-finals will be played on 15 June at the QBE Stadium in Albany. The New Zealanders outplayed Scotland 54-7 to take the … [Read more...] about Kings Davis and Petersen score as Junior Boks edge Samoa to clinch semi-final spot against NZ
Kings Players in strongest line-up for Samoa
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron has selected his strongest available starting line-up for the final Pool C Junior World Championship match against Samoa on Tuesday in Pukekohe. The match at the Ecolight Stadium will kick off at 07h35 SA time and will be televised live on SuperSport. Theron has again shuffled his match 23 and retained only six players who outplayed New Zealand 33-24 last Friday in Albany, Auckland. Hooker Corniel Els, locks JD Schickerling and Nico Janse van … [Read more...] about Kings Players in strongest line-up for Samoa
EP Kings in Bok Starting Lineup
Local EP Kings contracted players Aidon Davis and Sergeal Petersen have both been included in the Junior Springbok starting lineup in a vital Pool match against New Zealand on 6 June. Powerfully built twins Jesse and Dan Kriel will play alongside each other and patrol the midfield for the Junior Springboks against New Zealand Under-20 on Friday at the IRB Junior World Championship match at the QBE Stadium in Auckland. Kick-off time is 09h35 SA time. The brothers were confirmed as centre … [Read more...] about EP Kings in Bok Starting Lineup
Junior Springboks Petersen and Davis score against Scotland
The Junior Springboks opened their IRB Junior World Championship with an impressive 61-5 win over Scotland at the QBE Stadium, North Harbour in New Zealand on Monday. The South Africans scored nine tries, two of which were contributed by young EP Kings players Aidon Davis and Sergeal Petersen. The Junior Springboks went on to show good improvement in all phases of play as the match progressed. Scotland took an early lead with a break-away try after just ten minutes, but the Junior … [Read more...] about Junior Springboks Petersen and Davis score against Scotland
Davis and Petersen in starting lineup against Scotland
EP Kings wing Sergeal Petersen will make his Junior Springbok debut on Monday when South Africa kick off their 2014 IRB Junior World Championship campaign against Scotland at the QBE Stadium in Albany, Auckland, a year after he missed the previous tournament because of injury. Petersen was on Saturday named in the Junior Springbok starting line-up team to face the Scots in the JWC opener. The tournament starts on Monday and the final is set for 20 June at Eden Park. Vodacom Bulls fly half … [Read more...] about Davis and Petersen in starting lineup against Scotland
EP Junior Boks Davis and Pietersen fly out to New Zealand
A well-prepared Junior Springboks squad departed on Monday evening to New Zealand where they will participate in the IRB Junior World Championship (JWC). The JWC event will be staged from 2 to 20 June in Auckland and surrounding areas. Twelve teams, including the South Africa Under-20's as well as defending champions England, 2013 runners-up Wales, and hosts, New Zealand, will compete for the title. South Africa won the JWC for the first time in 2012 on home soil. Junior Boks coach, … [Read more...] about EP Junior Boks Davis and Pietersen fly out to New Zealand
EP Kings Aidon Davis in leadership position for Junior Boks
Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard will captain the Junior Springboks at the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship during June in New Zealand, South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron announced on Today. EP Kings number eight Aidon Davis and Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel were confirmed as the two vice-captains. Pollard will be competing in his third consecutive JWC tournament and he brings a wealth of experience to the squad, having made his Junior Bok debut in South Africa's … [Read more...] about EP Kings Aidon Davis in leadership position for Junior Boks
Two Kings in Junior Springbok squad named for JWC 2014
A Junior Springbok squad bolstered by several players with Vodacom Super Rugby experience was named by SARU in Cape Town on Tuesday for the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship to be hosted by New Zealand from June 2 to 22. Handré Pollard (flyhalf, Vodacom Bulls), André Esterhuizen (centre, Cell C Sharks), Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis (both Southern Kings) as well as Malcolm Marx (hooker, Lions) have all either played Vodacom Super Rugby or have been part of their respective franchise's … [Read more...] about Two Kings in Junior Springbok squad named for JWC 2014
Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis to represent South Africa
Local Eastern Province Rugby players Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis have both been called up to be part of the South Africa Under 20 squad to compete in the IRB Junior World Cup in France in June. "Both of these players have come through the ranks and excelled at Craven Week last year, where Aidon captained the side and Sergeal was one of the stars of the tournament," said Watson Watson said their selection was a testament to the quality of up and coming rugby stars in the … [Read more...] about Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis to represent South Africa
Two Local Players in SARU SA School Squad of 28
SARU has announced the SA Schools squad of 28 players after a set of trial matches at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park on Saturday. Of the three Eastern Province players Named for the SA Schools trials squad, two made the cut for the SA School Squad; Aidon Davis (Daniel Pienaaar) and Sergeal Petersen (Grey High School). South Africa’s best schoolboy players will be in action in three internationals against European opposition in August when they face the Under-18 teams of England, Wales … [Read more...] about Two Local Players in SARU SA School Squad of 28
Three EP Players Named for SA Schools trials squad
The Blue Bulls had the majority of their squad called up for the SA Schools trials later this month, which was announced at the conclusion of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week in Port Elizabeth. Following a joint decision by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and the SA Schools Rugby Association (SASRA), the SA Schools selectors on Saturday named a 50-man trials squad instead of an SA Schools team, as has been the custom at previous Under-18 Craven Weeks. The SA Schools trial match will … [Read more...] about Three EP Players Named for SA Schools trials squad
