Springbok flyhalf Pat Lambie returns to the Cell C Sharks team to face the Southern Kings on Saturday as well as resuming the captaincy from Philip van der Walt for this local Vodacom Super Rugby derby which kicks off at 17h15 in Port Elizabeth. Leon Cronje (Southern Kings Captain), Deon Davids (Southern Kings Coach) and Lubabalo Mtyanda (Southern Kings debutante) discuss the upcoming #FillOurStadium Super Rugby clash against the Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 13 May 2017. The … [Read more...] about Pat Lambie returns to take reigns against Kings seeking to #FillOurStadium
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Saturday’s game could be a GIANT one to #FillOurStadium
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has maintained consistency in his side that will take on the Cell C Sharks, making one forced change to his starting XV for the Vodacom Super Rugby encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Following a season-ending knee injury to loosehead prop Justin Forwood in the Southern Kings’ most recent fixture – a 44-3 win against Melbourne Rebels a fortnight ago – the head coach has brought in the experienced Schalk van der Merwe to start in the … [Read more...] about Saturday’s game could be a GIANT one to #FillOurStadium
Athol and Mpho add weight to the drive to #FillOurStadium [video]
With the recent announcement that Super Rugby will be 'culling' two South African franchises in 2018, the Southern Kings have hit back hard by winning their last two matches and with a campaign to fill the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to capacity when the Kings meet the Sharks on Saturday 13 May in Port Elizabeth. Here Executive Mayor, Athol Trollip gets behind the drive to #FillOurStadium and introduces the new Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium manager – Mpho Mokonyana. … [Read more...] about Athol and Mpho add weight to the drive to #FillOurStadium [video]
PE in the news: Sharks forwards pushing each other to perform
Sharks forwards pushing each other to perform: and now the Durban pack have tasked themselves with going one better in Saturday’s away match to the Kings in Port Elizabeth. This resurgence, of course, goes back to the non-delivery against the Rebels in that forgettable 9-9 draw at Kings Park. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Sharks heeding Kings lesson: Durban - Sharks wing Kobus Van Wyk says his side have learnt from their mistakes ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the Southern … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Sharks forwards pushing each other to perform
The Build up to the Sharks Clash
Following a restful bye week, the Southern Kings are pleased with the progress being made by players on their injury list ahead of the side’s Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Cell C Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, indicated on Monday that the squad’s injured players were on track on their road to recovery. In the Southern Kings’ 44-3 win over the Melbourne Rebels a fortnight ago, captain Lionel Cronje was replaced in the second half after … [Read more...] about The Build up to the Sharks Clash
J-Bay in the news: Better to cull sharks than stir them up with tags
Better to cull sharks than stir them up with tags: Whale season has returned to NSW, and with it comes an increase to the already abundant shark population. Peter Armstrong, from Ballina on the state’s north coast, was reminded what time of year it was when he and his mates were standing on a headland ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Better to cull sharks than stir them up with tags
Maybe THIS SHARK FISHING will get @GordonRamsay_ to Algoa Bay
Methinks it is time for Gordon Ramsay to pop down to Algoa Bay along with tourist Jens Höptner to have a look at the shark fishing here. Jens, on his seventh trip to South Africa, spent some time observing marine wildlife and was shocked to see a long line fishing boat hauling sharks out of the sea. (See: Sharks Killed 'Wholesale' in Algoa Bay) Jens, after seeing and photographing a "terrible thing" was moved to write to the ECPTA questioning why such 'wholesale slaughter' of this apex … [Read more...] about Maybe THIS SHARK FISHING will get @GordonRamsay_ to Algoa Bay
If only the Southern Kings had kept Curwin Bosch in Port Elizabeth
Sure, it is nice to think that one man can make a difference to a team but allow me to live in that hazy dream world in which the Southern Kings are actually .... relevant! In the Super Rugby game played between the Southern Kings and the Cell C Sharks at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban on 18 March 2017 the responsibility for pulling the Sharks out of the kak and into a winning position fell to young 2016 Junior Springbok Player of the Year, Curwin Bosch - who has the enviable reputation of … [Read more...] about If only the Southern Kings had kept Curwin Bosch in Port Elizabeth
Kings Winger Alshaun Bock to make Vodacom Super Rugby debut
The Southern Kings are eager to rectify any errors from previous matches when they take on the Cell C Sharks in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday. Kick-off is at 19h30. The match against the Sharks will be a momentous occasion for winger, Alshaun Bock, who will make his Vodacom Super Rugby debut on the left wing at the age of 34. "There were some difficult times which included a two-year break when I did not play any rugby. After SWD Eagles offered me a … [Read more...] about Kings Winger Alshaun Bock to make Vodacom Super Rugby debut
The Shark has, Pretty Teeth, Dear
The Southern Kings had only one injury casualty from their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the DHL Stormers on Saturday. The Southern Kings will be travelling to Durban this week where they will face the Sharks. The team is fortunate not to have any serious injuries ahead of the game. Centre Luzuko Vulindlu, who sustained a concussion against the DHL Stormers, is the only casualty from last weekend's match. The 29-year-old will go through the normal concussion protocol which requires … [Read more...] about The Shark has, Pretty Teeth, Dear
Mthatha news: ‘Tera’ Mtembu back for Sharks’ opener
‘Tera’ Mtembu back for Sharks’ opener: It will also be a huge occasion for Lwazi Mvovo who is due to win his 100th Super Rugby cap. The 30-year-old from Mthatha will become the 34th South African to become a Super Rugby centurion and Mtembu is immensely proud of his teammate. "To play a 100 ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Sentech enables DTT for South Africa: The Ngqeleni site is fully operational and currently services SABC 1, 2, 3, e.tv and Tru FM. Further coverage to the Ngqeleni … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: ‘Tera’ Mtembu back for Sharks’ opener
Sharks in Francis Bay, St. John USVI
Visit and explore St Francis Bay accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE St Francis Bay selected video for you: The first shark was a lemon shark that swam up to us to see, it quickly swam away so I panned over to the nurse shark. Taken about 10 a.m. at Francis Bay in St. John USVI Click HERE to find more 'St Francis Bay' videos. St Francis Bay video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any … [Read more...] about Sharks in Francis Bay, St. John USVI
J-Bay in the news: Sharks Never Sleep – First hand encounters with killers of the sea
Sharks Never Sleep – First hand encounters with killers of the sea: At Jeffreys Bay in South Africa, Mick Fanning revisits the incident that turned him into a global celebrity – the time he narrowly escaped death by punching a great white in the face during the final of one of the world’s biggest professional surfing ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Spring Sessions – Jeffrey’s Bay 2016: Last week, the 28th September, an epic swell pulled into JBay and churned out cranking surf for … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Sharks Never Sleep – First hand encounters with killers of the sea
EP Kings team for Cell C Sharks clash
The EP Kings travel to Durban this week to play against the Cell C Sharks at the Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium. Kick off is at 15h00 on Saturday 17 September 2016. EP Kings Team 1. Barend Potgieter 2. Martin Bezuidenhout (Vice Captain) 3. Justin Forwood 4. Dylan Pieterse 5. Sebastian Ferreira 6. Vincent Jhobo 7. Brandon Brown 8. Christiaan De Bruin 9. Ricky Schroeder (Captain) 10. Pieter Steyn de Wet 11. Sampie Mastriet 12. Waylon Murray 13. Burton Klaasen 14. Siwivive … [Read more...] about EP Kings team for Cell C Sharks clash
PE in the news: Sharks lure Baby Bok captain to Durban
Sharks lure Baby Bok captain to Durban: The Kings centre have signed with the Durban-based franchise for the 2017 Super Rugby season. Ward (20), born in Port Elizabeth, captained his country at the Junior World Championship in England earlier this year. He has come through the age-group ranks in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Political killings: Police minister’s numbers don’t add up: The numbers released yesterday also exclude the deaths that occurred this week – two IFP members … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Sharks lure Baby Bok captain to Durban
