Jean de Villiers has been appointed as Springbok captain for the remainder of the 2012 season, Bok coach Heyneke Meyer announced in Port Elizabeth today. De Villiers was appointed the 54th Springbok captain before the international season started, but initially only for the Castle Incoming Tour against England. Meyer decided to hand the captaincy to the most experienced Springbok centre ever for the remaining nine Tests of the year. "Jean had established himself as a brilliant leader … [Read more...] about Jean de Villiers named Springbok captain for 2012 Season
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Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad
DHL Western Province fullback Joe Pietersen has been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth following the non-availability of Zane Kirchner and Frans Steyn for Saturday's third and final Castle Incoming Tour Test against England in Port Elizabeth on 23 June 2012. Pietersen joined the squad later on Monday as they prepared for Saturday's Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Injuries to fullbacks Zane Kirchner (knee) and Pat Lambie (ankle) in the first two Tests, as well as … [Read more...] about Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad
Springbok Medical Update from Port Elizabeth
Three Springboks that picked up injuries in Saturday’s second Test against England in Johannesburg will be assessed in the coming days before a decision on their availability for the third and final match of the Castle Incoming Tour will be taken. The Springboks clinched the series at Coca-Cola Park when they won the second Test by 36-27. They arrived in Port Elizabeth earlier on Sunday for the final Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Lock Juandré Kruger (neck), flank … [Read more...] about Springbok Medical Update from Port Elizabeth
Second Test will be available on free-to-air television
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday welcomed the return of Springbok Test matches to free-to-air television, following a deal brokered between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv. Saturday's Test against England in the Castle Incoming Tour will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1 and SuperSport HD at 17h00 and will be broadcast "delayed-live" 19h00 on SS4 and at 22h00 on e.tv. "We're delighted to say that all South African rugby supporters will be able to see all 80 minutes of … [Read more...] about Second Test will be available on free-to-air television
Jacques Potgieter – The One that Got Away
Some people say that it was a surprise inclusion but Jacques Potgieter will forever be known as the One that Got Away whilst the Southern Kings knocked on the door of Super Rugby. The former Verkenner Junior School, Daniel Pienaar High School, Eastern Province Craven Week, Sharks, Mighty Elephants, Eastern Province Kings and present Vodacom Bulls player, on Saturday, received his début call up for inclusion into the Springbok squad. Jacques Potgieter decided not to wait for the ascendancy … [Read more...] about Jacques Potgieter – The One that Got Away
Port Elizabeth Player to Train With Springbok Squad
Whilst naming the Springbok squad for the Castle Incoming Tour against England six up and coming players were identified to train with the Springbok Squad. Local Grey High School sensation and DHL Western Cape Player, Siya Kolisi has done his alma mater and home town proud by getting the nod. Expect a call from Alan Solomons, Siya - we want you home for 2013! Nine uncapped players were included in the Springbok squad of 32 for the Castle Incoming Tour against England, named on Saturday in … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Player to Train With Springbok Squad
Congratulations to Southern Kings
I would like to congratulate the Southern Kings and welcome the news that our Eastern Cape team will definitely play as a new franchise in the 2013 Super 15 competition. As always, with new opportunities come new responsibilities. Personally I think the biggest responsibility is now on Cheeky Watson to ensure that we don’t go off and spend millions in buying new talent from outside our borders - like the South Sea Islands - to make an impact in this competition. While I agree that the … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Southern Kings
Kings will not play at the expense of another Franchise say Roux
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sport was reassured on Tuesday that the Southern Kings would participate in the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. A delegation of the leadership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) made a scheduled appearance before the committee to discuss a number of issues, including the Southern Kings. "The Kings will play in the competition in 2013, but not at the expense of one of the other franchises," Jurie Roux, the CEO of SARU, told the … [Read more...] about Kings will not play at the expense of another Franchise say Roux
Vodacom Super Rugby Talks about Talks
Saru report that a further meeting of franchises of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to discuss participation in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition will take place on Monday. Representatives of South Africa's five existing Super Rugby franchises (Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, MTN Lions, The Sharks and DHL Stormers), the Southern Kings, the SARU presidency and management met in Johannesburg on Thursday in the latest in a series of meetings on the subject. "Everyone was agreed that we … [Read more...] about Vodacom Super Rugby Talks about Talks
60 Schoolboys Vying for a Place in the EP Craven Week Team
The Eastern Province Rugby Union will this year play host to the prestigious Under 18 Coca-Cola Craven Week schools tournament taking place from 8-14 July 2012 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. It has been 12 long years since EPRU hosted the event and 2012 promises to produce an eventful and entertaining tournament. Coca-Cola South Africa has sponsored youth rugby for 27 years and has committed to continuing with this tradition. Of the current Springbok team 90 percent have competed in at least … [Read more...] about 60 Schoolboys Vying for a Place in the EP Craven Week Team
Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby Participation in 2013
Now that the 'perceived hurdle' to the Southern Kings being part of Super Rugby (The management contract for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium by Access Management has been signed) speculation continues as to whether the Southern Kings will still be part of Super Rugby in 2013. To counter the speculation and in an attempt to once again level the playing field SARU have officially stated the following: The identity of the South African teams participating in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby Participation in 2013
Access Management Secure NMB Stadium Contract for Further Three Years
Access Facilities and Leisure Management have once again entered into an agreement with the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to continue managing the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium for the next three years, with the official signing of the contract taking place yesterday. This follows a recommendation by the Nelson Mandela Bay’s Sport, Recreation, Arts and Cultural Services Committee that the Stadium operator contract be renewed for a further three years. Thereafter, it was agreed, a request for … [Read more...] about Access Management Secure NMB Stadium Contract for Further Three Years
Coca-Cola Craven Week Returns to Port Elizabeth
The Eastern Province Rugby Union will this year play host to the prestigious Under 18 Coca Cola Craven Week schools tournament taking place from 8 to 14 July 2012. It is 12 years since EPRU hosted the event and 2012 promises to produce an eventful and entertaining tournament. Coca-Cola, as it has done in the past, is continuing with its tradition of being the headline sponsor of this prestigious tournament. With the continuous involvement of SARU and Coca-Cola, EPRU is confident that this … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Craven Week Returns to Port Elizabeth
EP Rugby Memorabilia has been removed
The neglected Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) memorabilia left behind at the Rugby's old headquarters in Port Elizabeth has now been removed from the Legends Room at the Boet Erasmus Stadium to be placed at a secured offsite storage - this is part of the process of removing all the other items belonging to the Union. Large numbers of memorabilia were left in the Boet Erasmus Legends Room of the old Eastern Province Rugby Union headquarters when the union moved to its new premises in the … [Read more...] about EP Rugby Memorabilia has been removed
Cycle of Injuries Moves to EP Kings Props
After a run of injuries on the centre pairings, the EP Kings now face the stark reality of 5 props being injured ahead of their Vodacom Cup game against the Sharks on Saturday 21 April. Kick off is at 14:45. Far from this being a negative one must look back into the very recent past where the concept of 'depth' for the EP Kings was measured in how far down into the brown smelly stuff they had sunk and NOT in the growing stable of competent players willing and able to wear the red and black … [Read more...] about Cycle of Injuries Moves to EP Kings Props
