By Pierre McLeod The Southern Kings travelled to George where they faced the SWD Eagles in their second pre-season friendly at Outeniqua Park on Friday evening 5 February. Despite two first half tries, the visitors trailed 12 – 13 at the break. SWD took an early three point lead after a successful penalty kick by Leegan Moos. The Kings managed to put a few good phases together on attack and scored the their first try on the 10 minute mark. Elgar Watts failed to convert Michael … [Read more...] about Southern Kings take friendly against SWD Eagles
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EP Kings 15 (6) SWD Eagles 9 (3)
The Eastern Province Kings clawed their way to a 15-9 (half-time 6-3) victory over South Western Districts Eagles in a dull, error-strewn Absa Currie Cup First Division rugby match at NMB Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Fullback Scott van Breda nailed five penalties to help the Kings leap-frog ther opponents into second spot on the log but it was hardly an inspiring display by the home side. With both teams chasing home semifinal playoff berths this was expected to be a tight affair. … [Read more...] about EP Kings 15 (6) SWD Eagles 9 (3)
