Steven Sykes played (as opposed to celebrated with a victory) his 100th Super Rugby game this morning in the Southern Kings jersey against the Hurricanes in Wellington. The Hurricanes won 42-20 after leading 19-17 at half-time. The Hurricanes scored five tries through centres Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso, No 8 Blade Thomson, flank Ardie Savea and flyhalf Beauden Barrett. Barrett was on target with four conversions and three penalties for a personal haul of 22 points. The Kings replied … [Read more...] about Victory eludes Kings on Sykes 100th Game
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Five changes to Southern Kings team to take on Hurricanes
Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids has made five changes to the starting line up for the match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday night. Up front Sti Sithole moves up from the bench to replace Schalk Ferreira, who came off the field against the Crusaders in the 8th minute, and who has subsequently returned to Nelson Mandela Bay with a concussion. CJ Velleman also comes off the bench to take the place of Chris Cloete, who moves to the bench, in a rotational change by … [Read more...] about Five changes to Southern Kings team to take on Hurricanes
Southern Kings – 30, Hurricanes – 46
The Southern Kings put up a valiant performance against the Hurricanes in Wellington, New Zealand today with the final score Hurricanes 46 to Southern Kings 30. Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the Kings had been unfortunate not to have walked away with at least one bonus point in a game he felt could have been a draw. "We could have drawn that game, we gave away a silly intercept try and we had some poor defense on their right hand touch line, our left hand touch … [Read more...] about Southern Kings – 30, Hurricanes – 46
Southern Kings team to meet the Hurricanes
The Southern Kings have announced their team to take on the Hurricanes in their second game of their Australasia tour. Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, said the team will be led by Andries Strauss, who returns after recovering from a bruised AC joint, and will be joined by Steven Sykes, who has recovered from the knock he took during the Chiefs game and takes up the vice Captaincy role. "Apart from Andries the back line remains exactly the same. The bench is a little … [Read more...] about Southern Kings team to meet the Hurricanes
