In Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, the Isuzu Southern Kings produced an impressive first half showing against 2018 Guinness PRO14 finalists, the Scarlets, and entered the break 20-15 up thanks to back-to-back tries by Masixole Banda and Yaw Penxe, and two penalty goals by Banda. The Scarlets, in turn, barged over the tryline twice from rolling mauls in the second quarter to add to an earlier penalty goal, which kept them in striking range of the hosts on the scoreboard. The Welshman struck … [Read more...] about So Close for Kings and Victory for Cheetahs
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PE News: Southern Kings denied by Scarlets in PRO14 thriller
Southern Kings denied by Scarlets in PRO14 thriller: Fullback Masixole Banda produced an outstanding performance for the Southern Kings, but it was still not enough to see his team through as they lost 41-34 to the Scarlets in their PRO14 clash in Port ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Plan for leisure park with Big Five on the beach resurrected: More than 16 years since the idea of a multibillion-rand Madiba Bay leisure park was first mooted, Port Elizabeth businessman Johann Dreyer … [Read more...] about PE News: Southern Kings denied by Scarlets in PRO14 thriller
Hughes to lead Scarlets against Kings
Scarlets will take on Southern Kings in the Madibaz Stadium on Friday 26th October as attention returns to the Guinness PRO14 after the opening rounds of the European campaign. With twelve players on international duty with Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named a much-changed side to take on the Southern Kings on Friday evening. 24-year-old centre Steff Hughes will lead the side with the Scarlets looking for a victory to keep pressure on Leinster who currently top Conference B. Sam … [Read more...] about Hughes to lead Scarlets against Kings
3 Changes to Kings Side Ahead of Scarlets Clash
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids has opted for consistency in his backline after naming an unchanged back seven from the team that last did duty in Italy, against Benetton, a fortnight ago. The team will see three changes in the forwards pack that will take on last season’s finalists, Scarlets, in a Guinness PRO14 Round 7 clash at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday night. Kick-off is at 19h00 SA-time (18h00 UK-time). Loosehead prop, Schalk Ferreira, who … [Read more...] about 3 Changes to Kings Side Ahead of Scarlets Clash
Scarlets squad to travel to South Africa
Scarlets will take on Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening as focus returns to the Guinness PRO14. Head Coach Wayne Pivac has named a 26-man squad for the South African adventure, travelling today, Monday 22nd October. Twelve players have linked up with Wales in readiness for the Autumn Series with a further seven unavailable. Lewis Rawlins, James Davies, Jonathan Evans, Aaron Shingler, Tom Prydie and Angus O’Brien are unavailable through injury whilst Kieron Fonotia is … [Read more...] about Scarlets squad to travel to South Africa
Scarlets look ahead to Friday’s Southern Kings clash
The Scarlets, minus the internationals who link up with Wales, today head to South Africa in readiness for Friday night’s clash, against Southern Kings, as the focus returns to the Guinness PRO14. After what has been a disappointing opener to the Heineken Champions Cup action, with defeats to both Racing 92 and Leicester Tigers, the Scarlets focus must now return to Guinness PRO14 action and keeping hold of the second place position in Conference B. The squad travel to South Africa without … [Read more...] about Scarlets look ahead to Friday’s Southern Kings clash
Venue Change for Isuzu Southern Kings V Scarlets
The Isuzu Southern Kings have confirmed a change of venue for their Guinness PRO14 Round 7 fixture against Scarlets on Friday, October 26, will be played at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium. The match kicks off at 19h00. The match had initially been scheduled to be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where the Isuzu Southern Kings play most of their home matches. The Isuzu Southern Kings played their most recent home match against Glasgow Warriors at Madibaz Stadium, … [Read more...] about Venue Change for Isuzu Southern Kings V Scarlets
Kings and Cheetahs Stumble in Wales
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs stumbled in their attempts to build momentum in the Guinness PRO14 in Wales this weekend, with the sides subsiding to defeats against the Scarlets and Cardiff Blues respectively. The Isuzu Southern Kings put up a good fight in the first half against 2017 runners up, the Scarlets, to trail 21-14 at the break, with Bjorn Basson touching down twice for the visitors. But the Scarlets found their rhythm and ran riot on attack in second half in … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs Stumble in Wales
What Sucks for Scarlets could be Good for Kings
Scarlets RugbyHead Coach Wayne Pivac has given the latest on the region’s injuries ahead of this weekend’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Southern Kings at Parc y Scarlets. Speaking earlier this week he said; "James has ruptured his PCL, so I don’t think we’ll see him this side of Christmas. I guess with Will Boyde and Josh Macleod we’ve got three in the same position. They’d all been coming along nicely. To lose all three it has made it a little bit difficult. "It’s a massive blow to lose … [Read more...] about What Sucks for Scarlets could be Good for Kings
Strong Squad off to Wales and Italy
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has named a strong squad for the team’s two-week Guinness PRO14 tour of Wales and Italy. The Port Elizabeth-based side departs on Tuesday from South Africa on the back of a 38-28 win over Glasgow Warriors, making their first stop in Llanelli, Wales, where they will take on Scarlets on Saturday. The team will then move on to Treviso, Italy, where they will face Benetton the following week before returning home. “We are going to take the tour … [Read more...] about Strong Squad off to Wales and Italy
Narrow win for Champions
The Southern Kings first foray into Sunday afternoon GUINNESSPRO14 Championship action ended in a narrow defeat for the local franchise when they went down 34-30 to reigning champions, Scarlets, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Kings showed great enterprise to bounce back from an early try by the visitors and went into the halftime break leading 16-10 through scores of their own by Michael Makase and Yaw Penxe. Flyhalf Oliver Zono added two penalties. After centre Martin Du Toit … [Read more...] about Narrow win for Champions
Southern Kings team to play Scarlets
The Southern Kings team named by Head Coach Deon Davids today to take on Scarlets on Sunday shows a number of changes from the one that ran Ulster so close in their last fixture. Recent loan-signing from the Lions Anthony Volmink has immediately been included in the run-on XV at right wing in place of veteran Alshaun Bock and there is a change at centre pairing too - although exactly what the final selection will be depends on the result of a late fitness test to be undergone by Martin Du … [Read more...] about Southern Kings team to play Scarlets
Evans to captain Scarlets against Southern Kings
Wayne Pivac has named his side to take on Southern Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday with scrum half Jonathan Evans named as captain. 25-year-old Evans will lead the side in their first of two South African clashes with the Scarlets looking to further cement their place at the top of Conference B. The Scarlets have named an exciting and experienced side to take on the Southern Kings at their home ground despite being without fifteen international players. Josh Macleod is … [Read more...] about Evans to captain Scarlets against Southern Kings
Scarlets Squad to Play Southern kings
Scarlets have announced the squad that will travel to South Africa today, Wednesday, in preparation to take on Southern Kings and Cheetahs in rounds 9 and 10 of the Guinness PRO14. Scarlets are without 15 senior players who are on international duty, which sees a number of young Scarlets, and a few more familiar faces, getting an opportunity to show their ability during the Autumn Series. Scarlets have called on the expertise of former Scarlet Mike Phillips to cover the scrum half berth … [Read more...] about Scarlets Squad to Play Southern kings
Do you remember the time that THIS was not allowed?
It will be a competitive Sunday rugby debut for the Southern Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this coming weekend when they take on powerful Welsh outfit, Scarlets, in a GUINNESPRO14 clash. Local sports fans, usually accustomed to watching cricket on Sundays, are now afforded a rare opportunity to support their local rugby franchise and the Kings are going all out to make it memorable! “This really has the potential to be an amazing occasion and we invite everyone to be part of it,” said … [Read more...] about Do you remember the time that THIS was not allowed?
