The uncapped trio of Sergeal Petersen (former Grey High School, Eastern Province and Southern Kings wing), Ruhan Nel (centre) and JD Schickerling (lock) were on Saturday named in the Springbok squad of 36 for the 2018 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the United Kingdom and France. Apart from the inclusion of the three uncapped players from DHL Western Province, there were recalls for Gio Aplon (outside back) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf), who captained the Cell C Sharks in Saturday’s Currie … [Read more...] about Another PE Local Joins Springbok Squad
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Sergeal’s tries convert into R42 000 for education
Cheetahs flyer, son of Port Elizabeth and ex-Southern Kings player, Sergeal Peterson, leads the South African Super Rugby try scoring stakes with 6 tries to date. At a R7000 donation to books per try that places Sergeal as the top contributor to education after ten rounds of Super Rugby. One would think that the Southern Kings would be at the bottom of this log too, but, NOI, the Southern Kings have scored more tries than their North Eastern COastal neighbours, The Sharks. The Vodacom … [Read more...] about Sergeal’s tries convert into R42 000 for education
No agreement in place for Sergeal Petersen loan to Cheetahs
There is no loan agreement in place for Sergeal Petersen to play at the Cheetahs, said EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous. Crous was reacting to a report on the "not so Super" Sport web site by Brenden Nel that said; The Toyota Cheetahs may be undergoing a bit of a player exodus at the moment, but they have snapped up some exceptional young talent for next year's Vodacom Super Rugby series. The Cheetahs have signed former Southern Kings and SA under-20 winger Sergeal Petersen for next year's … [Read more...] about No agreement in place for Sergeal Petersen loan to Cheetahs
Baby Blacks succumb to Junior Boks
South Africa will play defending champions England in the Junior World Championship final on 20 June at Eden Park after hooker Corniel Els scored from a driving maul in the 78th minute to secure a thrilling 32-25 win over New Zealand Under-20 on Sunday evening (local time) at the QBE Stadium in North Harbour, Auckland. The Junior Boks, have won all four of the matches in their march to the final, amassing 115 points for with EP Kings players Sergeal Petersen (15) and Aidon Davis (10) … [Read more...] about Baby Blacks succumb to Junior Boks
Hear EP Kings Sergeal Petersen speak ahead of New Zealand semi-final
Junior Springbok wing Sergeal Petersen said on Thursday that calm heads will be needed when the South Africans tackle hosts New Zealand Under-20 in the semi-finals at the IRB Junior World Championship this coming Sunday. Petersen is one of the senior players in the squad and he has already played Vodacom Super Rugby for the Port Elizabeth-based Southern Kings. The Junior Boks finished top of Pool C, top of all four semi-finalists and are still unbeaten after winning their three pool … [Read more...] about Hear EP Kings Sergeal Petersen speak ahead of New Zealand semi-final
Kings Davis and Petersen score as Junior Boks edge Samoa to clinch semi-final spot against NZ
The Junior Springboks defeated a spirited Samoa 21-8 at a rain swept ECOLight Stadium on Tuesday in Pukekohe to book a semi-final slot against hosts New Zealand Under-20 after they finished unbeaten and top of Pool C at the IRB Junior World Championship. The South Africans will meet their traditional rivals for the second time in three matches at the JWC when the semi-finals will be played on 15 June at the QBE Stadium in Albany. The New Zealanders outplayed Scotland 54-7 to take the … [Read more...] about Kings Davis and Petersen score as Junior Boks edge Samoa to clinch semi-final spot against NZ
Kings Players in strongest line-up for Samoa
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron has selected his strongest available starting line-up for the final Pool C Junior World Championship match against Samoa on Tuesday in Pukekohe. The match at the Ecolight Stadium will kick off at 07h35 SA time and will be televised live on SuperSport. Theron has again shuffled his match 23 and retained only six players who outplayed New Zealand 33-24 last Friday in Albany, Auckland. Hooker Corniel Els, locks JD Schickerling and Nico Janse van … [Read more...] about Kings Players in strongest line-up for Samoa
Junior Boks outplay New Zealand
Junior Springbok captain, Handré Pollard, praised the calmness and discipline of his team after they scored an impressive 33-24 win over New Zealand Under-20 at the Junior World Championship in Auckland on Friday. New Zealand were 17-14 in front at the break, but the South Africans delivered a powerful display in the second half to eventually run out comfortable winners. The victory ensured them of first spot in Pool C so far after two wins and they now need to secure a point against Samoa … [Read more...] about Junior Boks outplay New Zealand
EP Kings in Bok Starting Lineup
Local EP Kings contracted players Aidon Davis and Sergeal Petersen have both been included in the Junior Springbok starting lineup in a vital Pool match against New Zealand on 6 June. Powerfully built twins Jesse and Dan Kriel will play alongside each other and patrol the midfield for the Junior Springboks against New Zealand Under-20 on Friday at the IRB Junior World Championship match at the QBE Stadium in Auckland. Kick-off time is 09h35 SA time. The brothers were confirmed as centre … [Read more...] about EP Kings in Bok Starting Lineup
Junior Springboks Petersen and Davis score against Scotland
The Junior Springboks opened their IRB Junior World Championship with an impressive 61-5 win over Scotland at the QBE Stadium, North Harbour in New Zealand on Monday. The South Africans scored nine tries, two of which were contributed by young EP Kings players Aidon Davis and Sergeal Petersen. The Junior Springboks went on to show good improvement in all phases of play as the match progressed. Scotland took an early lead with a break-away try after just ten minutes, but the Junior … [Read more...] about Junior Springboks Petersen and Davis score against Scotland
Davis and Petersen in starting lineup against Scotland
EP Kings wing Sergeal Petersen will make his Junior Springbok debut on Monday when South Africa kick off their 2014 IRB Junior World Championship campaign against Scotland at the QBE Stadium in Albany, Auckland, a year after he missed the previous tournament because of injury. Petersen was on Saturday named in the Junior Springbok starting line-up team to face the Scots in the JWC opener. The tournament starts on Monday and the final is set for 20 June at Eden Park. Vodacom Bulls fly half … [Read more...] about Davis and Petersen in starting lineup against Scotland
EP Junior Boks Davis and Pietersen fly out to New Zealand
A well-prepared Junior Springboks squad departed on Monday evening to New Zealand where they will participate in the IRB Junior World Championship (JWC). The JWC event will be staged from 2 to 20 June in Auckland and surrounding areas. Twelve teams, including the South Africa Under-20's as well as defending champions England, 2013 runners-up Wales, and hosts, New Zealand, will compete for the title. South Africa won the JWC for the first time in 2012 on home soil. Junior Boks coach, … [Read more...] about EP Junior Boks Davis and Pietersen fly out to New Zealand
Two Kings in Junior Springbok squad named for JWC 2014
A Junior Springbok squad bolstered by several players with Vodacom Super Rugby experience was named by SARU in Cape Town on Tuesday for the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship to be hosted by New Zealand from June 2 to 22. Handré Pollard (flyhalf, Vodacom Bulls), André Esterhuizen (centre, Cell C Sharks), Sergeal Petersen and Aidon Davis (both Southern Kings) as well as Malcolm Marx (hooker, Lions) have all either played Vodacom Super Rugby or have been part of their respective franchise's … [Read more...] about Two Kings in Junior Springbok squad named for JWC 2014
7’s Rugby about to be dominated by Eastern Capers
Siviwe "Shakes" Soyizwapi and Sergeal Petersen, who have excelled in representing both the Eastern Province Kings and Southern Kings this season, have been called up to join the SA Sevens training squad ahead of the Dubai leg of the IRB Sevens tournament. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous said Soyizwapi and Petersen would be flying through to Cape Town on Tuesday next week before joining the squad and team management in Stellenbosch, subject to them passing the necessary injury screening tests on … [Read more...] about 7’s Rugby about to be dominated by Eastern Capers
Sergeal Petersen out of JWC
Wing Sergeal Petersen was on Monday withdrawn from the South Africa Under-20 Junior World Championship (JWC) squad because of a hamstring injury. Petersen sustained the injury during a Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Southern Kings and the Waraths. Former SA Schools utility back Jessie Kriel (Vodacom Blue Bulls) will replace Petersen and is set to join the squad on Tuesday morning in Stellenboch. "Sergeal underwent a MRI scan today and it was confirmed that he still has significant … [Read more...] about Sergeal Petersen out of JWC
