Yesterday, 21 January, the Southern Kings won their first warm up match against Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 28 to 12 at the final whistle. The match, played at the NMMU, was divided up into quarters of twenty minutes each, with a team rotation at half time, saw the Southern Kings leading 21 to nil after the second quarter. Southern Kings scorers were Andries Strauss, Sergeal Peterson and Wimpie van der Walt, each scoring a try in the first two quarters, and Cornel du Preez … [Read more...] about NMMU give Southern Kings a good run for their money
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Two Local Players in SARU SA School Squad of 28
SARU has announced the SA Schools squad of 28 players after a set of trial matches at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park on Saturday. Of the three Eastern Province players Named for the SA Schools trials squad, two made the cut for the SA School Squad; Aidon Davis (Daniel Pienaaar) and Sergeal Petersen (Grey High School). South Africa’s best schoolboy players will be in action in three internationals against European opposition in August when they face the Under-18 teams of England, Wales … [Read more...] about Two Local Players in SARU SA School Squad of 28
Three EP Players Named for SA Schools trials squad
The Blue Bulls had the majority of their squad called up for the SA Schools trials later this month, which was announced at the conclusion of the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week in Port Elizabeth. Following a joint decision by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and the SA Schools Rugby Association (SASRA), the SA Schools selectors on Saturday named a 50-man trials squad instead of an SA Schools team, as has been the custom at previous Under-18 Craven Weeks. The SA Schools trial match will … [Read more...] about Three EP Players Named for SA Schools trials squad
