The Eastern Province Kings have lost flank Stefan Willemse for the rest of the season following an injury to his AC joint [shoulder] during the game against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The medical team also reported that Darron Nell was battling with a calf strain and that there was a fifty fifty chance that he would be available for selection. The Kings are also without the services of regular hooker, Edgar Marutlulle and prop Lizo Gqoboka, both of whom are also battling … [Read more...] about AC Joint injuries abound
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Currie Cup Log – Read it and weep
Finding ourselves with a few hours in hand the Longhair and I popped in to see the old Boet Erasmus Stadium. In a nod to the millions poured into the stadium and rugby we must also remember that the stadium was renamed Telkom Park. I am sure that you will agree with me, though that 'Battle of the Boet' has a better ring to it than 'Battle of the Telkom' or even 'Battle of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium'! Much like our present Currie Cup dreams the old Boet Erasmus Stadium lies in tatters as … [Read more...] about Currie Cup Log – Read it and weep
EP Kings savaged by Sharks
Durban - Flyhalf Lionel Cronje scored 23 points as the Sharks claimed a 53-24 victory over the Eastern Province Kings in their Currie Cup encounter at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon. The hosts ran in seven tries, including two for Paul Jordaan, with the visitors replying with three tries of their own. However, the quality of the defending champions proved too much for the Eastern Cape outfit as they remained without a win after eight games. The win for the Sharks kept them … [Read more...] about EP Kings savaged by Sharks
Seven Changes and third EP Kings captain
Eastern Province Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer has announced seven changes to his starting line up to take on the Cell C Sharks in Durban this weekend. Spencer said the team would be captained by Darron Nell, who would take over from Steven Sykes who was not available for selection due to a knee injury. Up front Charles Marais takes over from Lizo Gqoboka, who is out with a shoulder injury, while CJ van der Linde comes up from the bench to replace Tom Botha who has an elbow … [Read more...] about Seven Changes and third EP Kings captain
Forward woes for EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings will be without captain Steven Sykes against the Sharks in Durban this weekend, according to the Kings medical team. Sykes will be missing the upcoming game due to a knee injury that he sustained during the game against the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday. Lizo Gqoboka, who will be joining the Springbok Training Squad this week, has been ruled out for selection against the Sharks this weekend with a shoulder injury. Also of concern is tighthead prop Tom Botha, … [Read more...] about Forward woes for EP Kings
Watch the Free State Cheetahs points scored against EP Kings
The Premier Division Currie Cup game played between the EP Kings and Free State Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday 20 September was not televised. SO I took one for the Cheetahs team and placed my GoPro on the field to record the Cheetahs points scored. Free State opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Cheetahs flyhalf Willie Du Plessis slotted a lengthy, diagonal penalty. Fifteen minutes into play, Du Plessis was at it again converting … [Read more...] about Watch the Free State Cheetahs points scored against EP Kings
Nick Mallett on EP Kings
Former Springbok Coach, Nick Mallett spoke at the recent Leadership Conference 2014 hosted by Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. I received his permission to GoPro his presentation before "Mr Tell it like it is" went on stage we had a chat about the state of rugby and it was refreshing to hear him echo some of my thoughts around transformation - especially that we have started 20 years too late and that any players of colour that we develop are just 'snatched away' from the cradle of black … [Read more...] about Nick Mallett on EP Kings
I confess I camped on the Cheetahs tryline
Earlier in the week the Longhair and I visited the home of rugby in Port Elizabeth - Boet Erasmus. It will always be the Boet to me. The field is overgrown and we actually saw someone park his 4x4 in the middle of the main field and take photographs of it - presumably to prove to his wife that he WAS in the bush and not having an affair. Who knows? Broken dreams litter that once hallowed ground and one can only wonder that should our Kings (Queens) continue on their losing path maybe, one day … [Read more...] about I confess I camped on the Cheetahs tryline
This one is not being televised
The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive Deal subscription list. You don’t get more massive than FREE. A total of 10 free tickets are available to the EP Kings v Cheetahs game on … [Read more...] about This one is not being televised
7 changes to Kings team to meet Free State Cheetahs
The EP Kings team that will take on the Toyota Free State Cheetahs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon has seen seven changes to the starting line up as well as three new additions to the bench. EP Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer announced that the team will once again be captained by Steven Sykes. Up front Martin Ferreira will make his Currie Cup debut at hooker, after Edgar Marutlulle was ruled out for two weeks with a shoulder injury that he sustained against the Blue … [Read more...] about 7 changes to Kings team to meet Free State Cheetahs
Who is in and who is out for the EP Kings
The Currie Cup season also takes it's toll on bottom placed teams as the latest EP Kings Injury update shows. The Eastern Province Kings will be without the services of the dynamic hooker, Edgar Marutlulle, this weekend, following a shoulder injury sustained during the game against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Nelson Mandela Bay on Friday night. According to the Kings' medical team Marutlulle's injury has ruled him out for the next two weeks. The team will also be without David Bullbring, … [Read more...] about Who is in and who is out for the EP Kings
Do or die for Kings – which do YOU think?
In the Blue Bulls vs EP Kings game at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday, 11 September 2014, the Kings started the game playing left to right - according to pundits and old rugby experts playing left to right is always a good sign. But that also depends on your perspective, in this case I will say that he side that the media are on is the most important so left to right it is and shall stay so. Seven minutes in with the scores level at 0-0 the EP Kings, after dominating play and … [Read more...] about Do or die for Kings – which do YOU think?
Prop heavy Kings team to take on Blue Bulls
Eastern Province Head Coach, Carlos Spencer has announced a few changes to the Kings team that will take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this Friday night. Spencer announced five changes to the starting line up and a further four changes to the bench compared to the team that played against the DHL Western Province at Newlands last week. Up front CJ van der Linde moves to the starting lineup in place of Tom Botha, who is being rested this week. "Hopefully CJ … [Read more...] about Prop heavy Kings team to take on Blue Bulls
Injury woes for EP Kings
The Eastern Province Kings coaches will have their work cut out for them as they ponder their team selection this week ahead of the clash against the Vodacom Blue Bulls. On the plus side, Charl du Plessis, who has been out with a rib injury, has been declared fit for selection, as has Gary van Aswegen, who missed out the last two games due to a groin strain. Both Siyanda Grey and Thembelani Bholi are currently off sick with chest infections, and will most likely not be eligible to play on … [Read more...] about Injury woes for EP Kings
EP Kings expect a physical game against Western Province
EP Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer, has made five changes to the starting lineup that will meet DHL Western Province at Newlands this weekend. Spencer announced that Steven Sykes will once again captain the side as regular skipper, Luke Watson, is still recovering from a concussion. Changes to the forward pack include Lizo Gqoboka, who will return to the side at loosehead prop in place of BG Uys, with Shaun McDonald coming off the bench on at Flank, rotating with Thembelani Boli who moves … [Read more...] about EP Kings expect a physical game against Western Province
