Michael Willemse will run on for the last time for the Isuzu Southern Kings when they take on the Cheetahs to close off their Guinness PRO14 2018/19 season. The next time Willemse takes to the field, it will be in the colours of Scottish side, Edinburgh Rugby, whom the 26-year-old will be joining next season. The highly-rated hooker’s tenure at the Isuzu Southern Kings comes to an end after three years of service for the Port Elizabeth-based side. Born in Cape Town, Willemse spent most … [Read more...] about And We Bid Farewell to Michael Willemse
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Michael Willemse hunted by Edinburgh
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that hooker Michael Willemse has indicated to the franchise that he is in talks with Scottish side Edinburgh. It has been widely reported in various media publications that the 25-year-old Willemse, who captained the Isuzu Southern Kings in its debut season in 2017/18 and the early part of the 2018/19 season before he was sidelined by a shoulder injury, has signed for Edinburgh. However, the player has indicated that while no deal has been finalised, he is … [Read more...] about Michael Willemse hunted by Edinburgh
Southern Kings UK Touring Squad
There were few surprises when Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids today named his 28-man squad for the team’s upcoming three match tour of Europe. The local franchise face a daunting schedule, with GUINNESSPRO14 championship matches against Ulster, Ospreys and Leinster on consecutive weekends. Notable absentees from the travelling squad include flyhalf Oliver Zono and fullback Ntabeni Dukisa who are both likely to be out for an extended period of time due to injury. Also missing are … [Read more...] about Southern Kings UK Touring Squad
Kings Hooker out of action
Southern Kings influential hooker, Michael Willemse, is set to miss the side’s next three matches following an emergency operation on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old was rushed to hospital in George late on Tuesday for an emergency operation to have his appendix removed. Team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, confirmed on Wednesday that the operation was successful and that Willemse will be out of action for up to six weeks. “The operation to remove Michael Willemse’s appendix was a success. We … [Read more...] about Kings Hooker out of action
Southern Kings need an away win
The Southern Kings are well-settled in Brisbane ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Queensland Reds on Saturday. Kick-off is at 07h05. Following their close encounter with Western Force last weekend, going down 41-46 in Perth, the Southern Kings have their eyes firmly on turning things around by claiming their first win in the three-match tour of Australia. Southern Kings hooker, Michael Willemse, stressed on Tuesday that the team was focused on the upcoming match against … [Read more...] about Southern Kings need an away win
Kings Hooker keen for Reds Clash
The Southern Kings are pleased not to have sustained any major injuries in their closely contested Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with Western Force in Perth on Sunday. Team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, confirmed on Monday that there were no new casualties in the team ahead of their second match on tour in Australia, against the Queensland Reds on Saturday (kickoff at 07h05). Tighthead prop Ross Geldenhuys was a late withdrawal from the team ahead of the match against the Force on Sunday … [Read more...] about Kings Hooker keen for Reds 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
