Lourens Adriaanse (prop) and Stephan Lewies (lock) of the Cell C Sharks have been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth, where they face Scotland in the final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday. Adriaanse replaces his provincial team-mate Tendai Mtawarira, who sustained an injury to his neck in last Saturday's 31-30 victory over Wales in Nelspruit. Lewies comes into the squad for Flip van der Merwe, who injured knee ligaments late in the Welsh Test. Both … [Read more...] about Springbok injury list good for Adriaanse and Lewies – Video
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A wild ride for Adam Ashe
Glasgow Warriors EDP back-row Adam Ashe speaks about his call-up to the Scotland squad, backed by lions, tigers and his new team-mates. Scotland play South Africa in the final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. For new recruit to the Scotland squad, Glasgow Warriors' Elite Development Player back-row Adam Ashe, it's been no less a whirlwind few days than his Atlantic-crossing team-mates, as he received his call-up while … [Read more...] about A wild ride for Adam Ashe
Pollard and Strauss to join Springboks in Port Elizabeth
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard, who was named IRB Junior Player of the Year on Friday, and experienced Test hooker Adriaan Strauss will join the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Sunday ahead of the Springbok vs Scotland test at the Nelson Mandlea Bay Stadium on 28 June 2014. Pollard superbly led the South African Under-20s at the Junior World Championships in New Zealand. The Junior Boks twice beat the NZ U20s en route to the final, where they were edged 21-20 by England in Auckland … [Read more...] about Pollard and Strauss to join Springboks in Port Elizabeth
Have you got your rugby tickets yet?
Nelson Mandela Bay sports fans can expect an action-packed upcoming rugby season as months of planning and lobbying for top flight rugby in the city bear fruit. From June, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host an International friendly, an International Test match, Currie Cup Premier Division games and two Super Rugby friendlies. On June 10th the EP Kings will be playing Wales; the Springboks take on Scotland on June 28 while the Southern Kings play the Bulls XV on June 20 and the Cell … [Read more...] about Have you got your rugby tickets yet?
Wales Kings not quite cast in stone
SARU has confirmed Wales' interest in a mid-week match against the EP Kings The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed today that discussions are being held with the Welsh Rugby Union about a possible mid-week match - on 10 of June - against the EP Kings before the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June. The request to play the match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 10 was submitted by the Welsh Rugby Union last week, but it has to be approved by SARU's Executive Council in … [Read more...] about Wales Kings not quite cast in stone
Kings to tackle Wales in June
The Eastern Province Kings will be going head to head against Wales ahead of their international Test matches against the Springboks in June. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous confirmed the match would take place on Tuesday, the 10th of June, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. "Wales are looking at bringing a wider squad down for the tour and are looking for a bit of game time ahead of their Test matches," he said. "This is obviously a great opportunity for us in terms of preparing for our … [Read more...] about Kings to tackle Wales in June
PE Springbok Scotland test officially confirmed
The Springboks will face 2013 Six Nations champions Wales in two Tests in Durban and Nelspruit during the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June, followed by a once-off international against Scotland in Port Elizabeth. The fixtures were confirmed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday. In total, the Springboks are scheduled to play 14 matches in 2014, of which 13 are Tests. The other, a non-Test Springbok match against a World XV on 7 June in Cape Town, is to be … [Read more...] about PE Springbok Scotland test officially confirmed
Official: Alan Solomons Leaving Southern Kings
Southern Kings, Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons confirmed today that he leaves the Southern Kings to take up a position in Scotland on 9 August 2013. The former South Africa assistant coach, who has steered the Barbarians to wins over five top tier nations (England, Scotland, Wales, South Africa and New Zealand) and led clubs to silverware in both the northern and southern hemisphere, will check into Murrayfield on Friday 9 August to coach Edinburgh Rugby. He will be joined by Stevie … [Read more...] about Official: Alan Solomons Leaving Southern Kings
