The EP Kings team vs Tafel Lager Griquas Saturday 1 July – Kimberley (3pm): Xandre Vos Tango Balekile Roche van Zyl Sintu Manjezi Cameron Lindsay Brandon Brown Stefan Willemse Lusanda Badiyana (Capt) Ricky Schroeder Pieter-Steyn de Wet Sonwabo Majola Waylon Murray (Vice-Capt) Stokkies Hanekom Neil Maritz Keanu Vers Robin Stevens Lupumlo Mguca Kevin Kaba SF Nieuwoudt Rouche Nel Garrick Mattheus Simon Bolze … [Read more...] about EP Kings Team for Rugby Challenge Quarter Finals
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Eastern Province in the Quarter-finals of SuperSport Rugby Challenge
An away victory to Eastern Province and a seven try spree by the Steval Pumas secured them quarterfinals spot in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge this weekend, while a hard-fought 46-41 win over the SWD Eagles in Oudtshoorn earlier today confirmed DHL Western Province as the leading team in the tournament after eight rounds of regulation play. The Cape side had to work hard to beat SWD to finish the tournament undefeated, the only team to do so, and finished top of the South Section, while EP … [Read more...] about Eastern Province in the Quarter-finals of SuperSport Rugby Challenge
EP Kings Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Important wins for Boland and the EP Kings kept their play-off hopes alive in a fascinating round eight of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, while yet another home defeat saw the Leopards crash out of contention in a weekend packed with tries and action. Border Bulldogs 38 (28), Eastern Province 43 (28) Border Bulldogs – Tries: Lelethu Gcilithsane (2), Sonwabiso Mqalo, Michael Makase, Oliver Zono. Conversions: Oliver Zono (5). Penalty: Oliver Zono. Eastern Province Kings – Tries: Stefan … [Read more...] about EP Kings Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
EP Kings final chance at victory against Pumas
EP Kings coach Barend Pieterse has made seven changes to his starting team for their final Currie Cup match of the season, against the Steval Pumas in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening (kick-off at 18h00). In the front row, Barend Potgieter replaces Justin Forwood (concussion) at loosehead prop, while Vukile Sofisa is promoted from the bench to tighthead, where he takes over from Pieter Stemmet, who will start amongst the replacements. At lock, David Antonites is out with a hand injury and … [Read more...] about EP Kings final chance at victory against Pumas
Kings vs Lions – O’ Gats!
On Saturday, the Xerox Golden Lions recovered from a slow start against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth to cruise to a bonus-point 71-7 victory as they dominated territory and possession, which kept alive their semi-final hopes. The hosts conceded several penalties in the opening 15 minutes and the defending champions opted to attack rather than kick at goal, which saw them having to contend with a spirited EP Kings defensive effort. The Xerox Golden Lions finally broke through for their first … [Read more...] about Kings vs Lions – O’ Gats!
Six changes to EP Kings side for Xerox Golden Lions clash
EP Kings coach, Barend Pieterse, has made six changes, one of them positional, to his match 22 for the forthcoming Currie Cup Premier Division match against the Xerox Golden Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Justin Forwood will start at loosehead prop, which allows for Pieter Stemmet to return to the tighthead position. At lock, Dylan Pieterse is not available for selection due to illness. He will be replaced by either David Antonites or Tazz Fuzani, both of … [Read more...] about Six changes to EP Kings side for Xerox Golden Lions clash
EP Kings team for Cell C Sharks clash
The EP Kings travel to Durban this week to play against the Cell C Sharks at the Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium. Kick off is at 15h00 on Saturday 17 September 2016. EP Kings Team 1. Barend Potgieter 2. Martin Bezuidenhout (Vice Captain) 3. Justin Forwood 4. Dylan Pieterse 5. Sebastian Ferreira 6. Vincent Jhobo 7. Brandon Brown 8. Christiaan De Bruin 9. Ricky Schroeder (Captain) 10. Pieter Steyn de Wet 11. Sampie Mastriet 12. Waylon Murray 13. Burton Klaasen 14. Siwivive … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Cell C Sharks clash
Michael Willemse recalled by Western Province
The Eastern Province Kings confirmed on Tuesday that Michael Willemse has been recalled by Western Province from his loan period in Port Elizabeth. Willemse, who had been appointed Kings vice-captain, has been recalled following injury to Province’s Scarra Ntubeni. Willemse had been on loan until the end of the season before injury struck. Barend Pieterse, EP Kings Head coach, thanked Willemse for his efforts and contribution to the Kings and wished him well for the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Michael Willemse recalled by Western Province
EP Kings injuries after Cheetahs loss
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs kept their unbeaten run intact in a high scoring match against the Eastern Province Kings in Bloemfontein. The PE side does have some defensive issues and conceded 33 tries already, but they do score some spectacular ones themselves. In all, 12 tries were scored in a very entertaining match. Toyota Free State Cheetahs 57 (23), EP Kings 25 (10) Toyota Free State Cheetahs - Tries: Charles Marais (2), Nicolas Lee (2), Neil Marais, Ox Nche, Paul Schoeman (2), … [Read more...] about EP Kings injuries after Cheetahs loss
Great opportunity for players says Coach Barend Pieterse
Ahead of the EP Kings clash with the Cheetahs Head Coach Barend Pieterse said: "Eight games in three days always meant that this would be a squad exercise with two teams rotating but it has also been an opportunity for players and some of those who appeared against Griquas have earned another chance. "This might have been all doom and gloom as a challenge but it has been far from that. The players' attitude has been magnificent – no negativity at all – and it has actually been good to be … [Read more...] about Great opportunity for players says Coach Barend Pieterse
Game of two halves against Griquas
It was a game of two halves in Kimberley on Wednesday, with the EP Kings going into the break with a 3-point lead; but the home team bounced back and dominated the second half to take the game 47 points to 24 at the whistle. The first minutes of the game revealed two determined teams busy getting the feel for each other on the pitch, with the Griquas Wandile Putuma only opening the scoreboard in the 17th minute. Clinton Swart converted and the home side were leading 7 to nil. Three minutes … [Read more...] about Game of two halves against Griquas
EP Kings team announced for Griquas clash
The Eastern Province Kings will face the Griquas in Kimberly on Wednesday with an almost completely new team, with just one position unchanged in the starting lineup. Head Coach Barend Pieterse announced the much changed team as the Kings prepare for their upcoming match in Kimberly just four days after a tough hit out against Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Pieterse has appointed Martin Bezuidenhout as captain, giving Ricky Schroeder and … [Read more...] about EP Kings team announced for Griquas clash
Kings prepare for bruising set of fixtures
The Eastern Province Kings came out relatively unscathed following a bruising encounter against the DHL Western Province on Saturday. EP Kings Head Coach, Barend Pieterse, said while the players had sustained a number of bumps and bruises, and were a bit stiff after the weekends match, none had sustained any injuries that would rule them out of contention for selection. This is positive news for the Kings who are playing three games over seven days to make up for the missed fixture at the … [Read more...] about Kings prepare for bruising set of fixtures
Western Province dominate EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings battled to stay in the game against a determined and hungry the DHL Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium on Saturday afternoon. While the Kings opened the scoreboard in the 3rd minute, ill discipline and poor defense cost the home team and saw the visitors win by a comfortable 30 point margin. The EP Kings took an early lead with Kobus Marais comfortably converting a penalty in the third minute. Western Province winger, Leolin Zas beat the Kings … [Read more...] about Western Province dominate EP Kings
EP Kings team for Western Province clash
The Eastern Province Kings will face the DHL Western Province with just four changes to the starting lineup after a solid performance against the Blue Bulls last week. Head Coach Barend Pieterse announced Ricky Schroeder would again captain the side, with hooker Mike Willemse as his vice captain. Pieterse has made four changes to his starting line up, including two positional changes. New addition JC Greyling, who hails from Namibia, starts at outside centre and Burton Klaasen moving to … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Western Province clash
