Luke Watson has expressed disappointment after being excluded from the first Kings squad named for next year’s Super Rugby competition, but vowed to support the team. Watson’s name was not among the first 20 signed players named on Sunday to represent the Kings in Super Rugby next year. The group reported for duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday for the continuation of administration and logistical preparations as well as working on strength and conditioning programmes. More … [Read more...] about I’m incredibly passionate about the Kings says Watson
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Watson out for foreseeable future
EP Kings captain Luke Watson is set to go under the knife and faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines. The Kings have announced that Watson has a knee contusion with cartilage flap and will need to undergo an operation on Wednesday. It's still unsure exactly how long he will be sidelined for, but the injury is another blow for the Kings skipper, who has been a peripheral figure for the past two seasons. The only other new injury concern for the Kings is that of wing Siyanda Grey, … [Read more...] about Watson out for foreseeable future
Kings fret over Sykes, Watson
EP Kings lock Steven Sykes is again troubled by a rib injury, while captain Luke Watson is still struggling with a quad injury. Sykes injured his ribs in last weekend's 32-24 win over the Free State Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth. The burly lock missed the previous week's clash against the Lions in Johannesburg with the same injury and his progress will be monitored this week as the Kings prepare to face the Pumas in Nelspuit. Watson, who has been sidelined in recent weeks, is not … [Read more...] about Kings fret over Sykes, Watson
Watson out against Pumas
The EP Kings team to play the Pumas in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening has undergone a few changes. Luke Watson and Stefan Willemse have been withdrawn due to leg injuries. Unfortunately they have not responded to treatment as the team management had hoped they would and have thus been replaced so as to not risk them the remainder of our Currie cup campaign. Cameron Lindsay has replaced Stefan Willemse on the bench, while Thembelani Bholi has been moved to the starting line up in place of … [Read more...] about Watson out against Pumas
Watson on the bench for Bulls game
Centre Tim Whitehead will captain the EP Kings team in their first rugby friendly in the build-up to their Absa Currie Cup campaign when they take on the Blue Bulls at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday (July 17, kick-off 19.00). In the first of two friendlies before the opening Currie Cup match against the Lions in Port Elizabeth on August 8, Kings head coach Brent Janse van Rensburg said they would be looking at a process of rotation as they eased the squad back into … [Read more...] about Watson on the bench for Bulls game
The EP Kings Vodacom Cup squad
The EP Kings have announced a 38 man squad today as preparations step up a gear for the EP Kings 2015 Vodacom Cup campaign. Notable new additions among the squad are Cornell Hess and Dylan Frylinck, who have both secured contracts for the Vodacom Cup season following trials earlier this month, as well as Vukile Sofisa and Sphu Msuthwana who move up from last year's U21 squad and CJ Velleman, who captained the U19 squad last year. Also named in the squad are new signings Tazz Fuzani, Jan … [Read more...] about The EP Kings Vodacom Cup squad
Luke Watson’s comments before Blue Bulls Game
Ahead of the EP Kings Currie Cup Premier division game against the Blue Bulls this weekend (15h00 on Saturday) the EP Kings Captain Luke Watson comments on: Missing out the Lions game, Playing at Loftus, Playing 80 minutes on Saturday and The Bulls. http://youtu.be/672nTFH27Dc Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton In Port Elizabeth EP Kings coach Carlos Spencer bulked up his pack by naming physical locks Darron Nell and Steven Sykes and looseforwards Paul … [Read more...] about Luke Watson’s comments before Blue Bulls Game
Watson fit to lead Kings in Vodacom Blue Bulls clash
Eastern Province Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer, announced a number of changes to the forward pack in the EP Kings team that will travel to Pretoria to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus this weekend. Luke Watson will once again lead the team onto the field, having returned to training yesterday after a bout of flu saw him withdrawn from the side at the last minute last week. Junior Springbok Aidon Davis, who stood in for Watson at no. 8 against the Lions, will sit this game out … [Read more...] about Watson fit to lead Kings in Vodacom Blue Bulls clash
EP Kings – 12, Free State Cheetahs – 28
The Eastern Province Kings lost their final warm up friendly to the Free State Cheetahs, losing 12 (5) points to the Cheetahs 28 (7) at the Cradock Sports Fields on Friday afternoon 1 August. The Kings took to the field with a much changed team from their game against the SWD Eagles that won in George two weeks ago by 78 points to 32, and were let down a bit by two late tries by the Cheetahs in the second half. The first half got off to a slow start with both teams feeling each other out … [Read more...] about EP Kings – 12, Free State Cheetahs – 28
The return of Luke Watson
Luke Watson will make his return in the friendly match against the Bulls XV at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday night. Watson, who has been named in Carlos Spencer's starting line up at his familiar spot at no 8 will also be captaining a much changed side from the team that took on Wales last week. Among the changes include Simon Kerrod who starts at tighthead in place of Charl du Plessis, who is recovering from a neck strain during the game against Wales, and Tim Whitehead who will … [Read more...] about The return of Luke Watson
Luke Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Kings captain, Luke Watson said from a players' point of view, Mangweni had nothing but their undying support and said the team was very excited to be coached by Mangweni. "We think that having someone like Tiger, not only the rugby player but the person, pioneering and leading the EP Kings and developing the talent coming through, just makes sense … [Read more...] about Luke Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby
Luke Watson out for six months
Southern Kings skipper, Luke Watson, has been ruled out for the rest of the 2013 rugby season, following an injury to his ankle. Watson, who was assessed by one of the foremost ankle specialists in Cape Town on Tuesday 25 June 2013 will have to undergo an operation to his ankle, followed by months of rehabilitation. "He will have to be operated on and he will be out for six months," said Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons at the team announcement. Solomons announced that Centre Andries … [Read more...] about Luke Watson out for six months
Let’s talk about Luke, Baby
And all the good things and the bad things that maybe - the original version of this song was a favourite of my son Philip when he was a toddler and I can still see him with a Nappy and T-Shirt on, bottle in hand, clinging to the lounge table as he bopped, jived and waved baby formula in the air. Just why Philip's antics to the song make me think of the Luke Watson haters will become apparent. Consider if you will a normal day around the braai fire in Port Elizabeth - you have the 'die … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about Luke, Baby
Watson on Bench for Southern Kings Cheetahs Game
In a week where Southern Kings captain, Luke Watson came in for an immense amount of flak from haters everywhere, circumstances have put more fuel on that particular fire. Announcing the Southern Kings team to take on the Cheetahs this Saturday in Bloemfontein, Director of Rugby Alan Solomons explained his reasons for Andries Strauss assuming the captaincy, Luke Watson being on the bench and the abscence of Sergeal Petersen from the line-up. Making a welcome debut to Super Rugby and the … [Read more...] about Watson on Bench for Southern Kings Cheetahs Game
Kings Injury Report
Michael Killian will be out for an additional four weeks, after having refractured his arm last week. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said Killian had refractured his arm during training last week and would not be taking part in any contact until the bone had reknitted. "He will be out for another four weeks," he said. Solomons said aside from Killian there were also concerns around Jacques Engelbrecht, who was nursing sore ribs following Saturday night's clash against The Sharks. "He has … [Read more...] about Kings Injury Report
