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Griquas pack mauls EP – Gqeberha in the News

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Griquas pack mauls EP: Griquas used the power of their pack to outmuscle the EP Elephants and claim a 43-0 victory in a rescheduled match in Gqeberha on Wednesday evening. Gameflow: The game looked like one that was played ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Zondo ton gives Dolphins handsome lead: GQEBERHA: Khaya Zondo’s 12th career first-class century handed the Hollywoodbets Dolphins a big advantage after the second day of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter against the Warriors at St … [Read more...] about Griquas pack mauls EP – Gqeberha in the News

Game of two halves against Griquas

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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

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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

EP Kings team for Griquas clash

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EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on Griquas in the curtain raiser at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Kempson has made several changes to his starting line up from the match against the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit last week. Up front, Liam Hendricks makes way for David Murray at loosehead, alongside hooker Warrick Venter who retains his position. Tighthead prop goes to Vukile Sofisa, who comes up in place of Louis Albertse. Cornell … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Griquas clash

Last gasp try secures Kings win against Griquas

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EP Kings skipper Tim Whitehead crossed for a try after the hooter had gone to snatch a sensational 40-37 victory for his team against Griquas in their Absa Currie Cup Premier Division rugby match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (September 26). Earlier Whitehead had scored his first try in the 58th minute to give the Kings the lead at 33-32. However, Griquas hit back through a powerful lineout drive for AJ van Zyl to cross over as they regained the lead at … [Read more...] about Last gasp try secures Kings win against Griquas

EP Kings Team to play Griquas

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Several rotational moves and a hamstring injury to wing Siyanda Grey have seen EP Kings rugby coach Brent Janse van Rensburg introduce several changes to the team to play Griqualand West in an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division fixture at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (September 26). A grade three hamstring tear will see Grey sit out for a lengthy period and he has been replaced by Sylvian Mahuza. There are several changes to the pack, with Lizo Gqoboka returning … [Read more...] about EP Kings Team to play Griquas

Champs too good for Kings

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Defending champions GWK Griquas got the defence of their title off to 27-19 victory (halftime 10-12) over the EP Kings in Vodacom Cup South Section rugby clash at NMB stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. In a match of two halves, EP dominated the first to enjoy the narrow lead at the break while Griquas turned on the pressure in the second to secure a well-deserved win in their opening fixture of this year’s campaign. Griquas started the match at a furious pace, their backs running … [Read more...] about Champs too good for Kings

Griquas toss Kings hopes into Big Hole

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Griquas remain in the fight for Currie Cup survival after beating the Eastern Province Kings 45-25 in their match at GWK Park in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon. Griquas scored seven tries, and are still in with a shout to finish the group stages among the top six sides and keep their spot in next year's Premier Division. Griquas started well and came into points as soon as the fifth minute as flanker Marnus Schoeman dotted down after some good pressure by the hosts. Fullback Gouws … [Read more...] about Griquas toss Kings hopes into Big Hole

EP Kings team announced to take on GWK Griquas

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Eastern Province Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer, has announced a fairly unchanged team to take on the GKW Griquas in Kimberly on Saturday at 14:30. Spencer said the team would be under new captainship once again, as neither Darron Nell nor Steven Sykes would be in the starting fifteen, but said he would only announce the new captain on Thursday. "Darron Nell is currently battling with a calf strain and will undergo fitness tests on Thursday, if he passes he will move to the bench, … [Read more...] about EP Kings team announced to take on GWK Griquas

Last friendly for EP Kings is against Griquas

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A young Eastern Province Vodacom Cup side will take on the Griquas at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night, under the captaincy of Stephan Zaayman. The EP Kings will be playing their last warm up game against the Griquas, before coming up against the Vodacom Cup newbies, Kenya's Tusker Simba XV team, in Cape Town on the 8th of March. Vodacom Cup Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick, said while the team was a relatively young side, there was a good mix of talented … [Read more...] about Last friendly for EP Kings is against Griquas

Eastern Province vs Griquas

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The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team take on Griquas in their next CSA Provincial 3 day match and One Day match of the 2013/2014 season. The match will take place from Thursday, 31st October to Sunday, 3rd November 2013 in Kimberley. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the squad as follows: Colin Ackermann David White Warren Bell Lee-Roy Walters Lionel Vaaltyn Sisanda Magala Akhona Kula Solo Nqweni Sinthembiso Ndwandwa Siviwe Gidana Kelly … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs Griquas

EP Beat Griquas in a Nail Biter

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At the Coca Cola Craven Week being held in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Eastern Province and Griquas played to a nail biting finish as the lead changed constantly during the game. Schoolboy rugby remains entertaining and unpredictable as the two sides played a hard and exciting game in the second day of the Craven Week tournament today - Griquas led 16-11 at the end of the 1st half. Eastern Province, trailing by two points, were awarded a penalty in the last seconds of … [Read more...] about EP Beat Griquas in a Nail Biter

Six Points Separate Log Leaders

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The Regent Boland Cavaliers have a great opportunity to close in on the first place on the standings when they host the Absa Currie Cup First Division log leaders, the EP Kings, in Wellington on Friday. Although, with the EP Kings having recorded four wins against Boland since 13 July 2010, most punters will be putting their money on success for the red and black hoops. It's the unbeaten Kings' last league game as they have a bye next week, while the Cavaliers, six points behind EP on the … [Read more...] about Six Points Separate Log Leaders