The Isuzu Southern Kings launched the official playing jersey for the Guinness PRO14 2019/20 season on Friday. With a dawn of a new era at the Eastern Cape-based franchise which is now under new management, new coaching staff and with a majority new playing squad, it was only inevitable that the side also go into the new season in new playing kit. The Isuzu Southern Kings continue to form a good relationship from the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season with kit suppliers, TK Sports South Africa, … [Read more...] about New Isuzu Southern Kings Kit
Bobby de Wee
And the Bragging Rights for Most Tackles goes to….
This Klerksdorp born Southern Kings Lock is certainly the 'sticking up blade of grass' for the local Pro14 outfit. Some of De Wee's accolades so far include: a nomination for 2017/18 Guinness PRO14 Dream Team, named the 'King of Kings' by winning the Southern Kings Player of the Year Award in 2018 and now is the player in the PRO14 with the highest number of tackles in Round 4 AND to date this season - Bobby's second season for the Southern Kings. After Round 4 of the Guinness PRO14 took … [Read more...] about And the Bragging Rights for Most Tackles goes to….
One Southern King Nominated for 2017/18 Guinness PRO14 Dream Team
The nominations for the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team have been confirmed ahead of Monday night’s Awards and Season Launch Party in Glasgow. With the awards taking place ahead of the season more than 75 members of the media, including former players and coaches, took part in the voting. For the first time, the top three nominees for each position have been listed in advance of the awards. With Leinster Rugby and Scarlets reaching the first-ever Guinness PRO14 Final a number of their players … [Read more...] about One Southern King Nominated for 2017/18 Guinness PRO14 Dream Team
Bobby De Wee shines for Southern Kings
A highlight - unnoticed by many - for the Southern Kings this past weekend was the fine performance by lock forward Bobby De Wee in their GUINESSPRO14 Championship clash against Dragons. Included in Coach Deon Davids’ starting XV for the first time this season, De Wee turned in a tough and committed display that saw him make a total of 22 tackles during the match – a stat that saw him share top spot with Josh MacLeod from Scarlets on the official Opta Top Performers list for “Most Tackles Made” … [Read more...] about Bobby De Wee shines for Southern Kings
