Nick Williams will captains Cardiff Blues as they kick-off their Guinness PRO14 campaign against the Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday in Port Elizabeth (KO 3.00pm BST). With club captain Ellis Jenkins side-lined, Williams takes the honour in an experienced side that contains more than 800 Cardiff Blues appearances. The Blues have spent the week preparing for the season opener in Cape Town and head coach John Mulvihill is confident his side are primed for the challenge, however he is also … [Read more...] about Williams to captain Cardiff Blues in Port Elizabeth
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Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Cardiff Blues
Isuzu Southern Kings’ JC Astle will lead an exciting side with a blend of youth and experience in the Guinness PRO14 season-opening match against Cardiff Blues on Saturday, September 28, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The 29-year-old Astle, who captained the team last season, has once again been appointed season captain for the 2019/20 season, Isuzu Southern Kings interim Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, confirmed. “JC Astle will captain the side for the season, as he did last season,” said … [Read more...] about Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Cardiff Blues
Five changes for Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Jason Harries will make his first start since December as Cardiff Blues welcome Isuzu Southern Kings to the Arms Park for the first time on Saturday (KO 7.35pm). The former Wales Sevens star made his return to action from a foot injury as a replacement in last week’s clash against Edinburgh, crossing for two tries to inspire the Blues to a dramatic comeback against his former side. The win at Murrayfield saw Wales’ Capital Region leapfrog both Connacht and Ospreys into third place in … [Read more...] about Five changes for Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Will Kings Give Cardiff the Blues?
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will face a tough test in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they line up against defending champions, Leinster, and the Cardiff Blues in Ireland and Wales respectively in their penultimate tour matches. The Isuzu Southern Kings take on the Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday, and with the hosts facing immense pressure from Connacht, Ospreys and the Toyota Cheetahs for a playoff spot in Conference A, they will target a bonus-point … [Read more...] about Will Kings Give Cardiff the Blues?
Jenkins to captain Cardiff Blues in vital Southern Kings clash
Cardiff Blues have made eight changes for their vital Guinness PRO14 clash with Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (7:35pm local). Following the heartbreak of an injury-time defeat to Toyota Cheetahs, head coach Danny Wilson has reshuffled his side as they look to move a step closer to European qualification. Four of the changes come in the pack with Scott Andrews given the nod in the front-row and Josh Turnbull coming into the second-row. Nick Williams starts at number eight and … [Read more...] about Jenkins to captain Cardiff Blues in vital Southern Kings clash
