They may not be the biggest guys on the field when the Isuzu Southern Kings take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 Round 11 match on Friday, but an exciting battle can be expected between the scrumhalves from both teams in the South African derby. Two of the most experienced men from either side happen to be playing in the No9 position – Sarel Pretorius for the Isuzu Southern Kings and Rudy Paige for the Toyota Cheetahs. Both players have at stages of their decorated careers … [Read more...] about Battle of the Halfbacks
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Joy for Cheetahs, Tears for Kings
The Toyota Cheetahs got the new year off to a winning start in the Guinness PRO14 on Sunday as they held their nerve in a testing encounter against Zebre Rugby Club in Parma for a pleasing 27-12 victory. The win marked their third victory in their last five matches – a good change of fortunes for coach Franco Smith and his team after a slow start to the season. The win, which was spurred on by a Benhard Janse van Rensburg double, was even sweeter as the side were fresh off a four-week festive … [Read more...] about Joy for Cheetahs, Tears for Kings
So Close for Kings and Victory for Cheetahs
In Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, the Isuzu Southern Kings produced an impressive first half showing against 2018 Guinness PRO14 finalists, the Scarlets, and entered the break 20-15 up thanks to back-to-back tries by Masixole Banda and Yaw Penxe, and two penalty goals by Banda. The Scarlets, in turn, barged over the tryline twice from rolling mauls in the second quarter to add to an earlier penalty goal, which kept them in striking range of the hosts on the scoreboard. The Welshman struck … [Read more...] about So Close for Kings and Victory for Cheetahs
Kings and Cheetahs Return to SA With …..
NOTHING.... The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will return home disappointed after falling short in their attempts to register away wins on their second tour to Europe this season in the Guinness PRO14. The Isuzu Southern Kings went down 28-5 against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday, while the Toyota Cheetahs suffered a 37-21 defeat against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday. The Isuzu Southern Kings’ ill-discipline and their struggle to contain the powerful Benetton forwards … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs Return to SA With …..
Kings and Cheetahs Seek Overseas Wins
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will look to finish their second trip to Europe on a winning note this weekend as they line up against Edinburgh and Benetton respectively in their round six Guinness PRO14 clashes. Saturday’s match between the Isuzu Southern Kings and Benetton in Treviso is expected to be equally exciting, as the visitors are determined to bounce back from a disappointing 54-14 defeat and to register their first ever away victory in the competition, while the … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs Seek Overseas Wins
Kings and Cheetahs target fresh start at home in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will target fresh starts at home in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as they look to recover from slow starts to the tournament in Europe. In Port Elizabeth, the Isuzu Southern Kings will look to build on their encouraging performance last week against the Dragons - in which they went down by only five points - when they take on Ulster. Coach Deon Davids’ men lost both matches against the Irishmen in their debut season last year, but with only … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs target fresh start at home in Guinness PRO14
Kings and Cheetahs have a point to prove in Guinness PRO14
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will both have a point to prove when in their second Guinness PRO14 season, which kicks off this weekend with the first of 21 pool rounds, with matches taking place in three countries. While the Eastern Cape side will be determined to improve on their debut season, in which they delivered quality performances but fell short on the scoreboard in all but of one of their matches, the Toyota Cheetahs will have their sights set on progressing to the … [Read more...] about Kings and Cheetahs have a point to prove in Guinness PRO14
Mohoje Captains Toyota Cheetahs Against Southern Kings
Springbok flanker, Oupa Mohoje will be leading the Toyota Cheetahs against the Kings on Saturday in Toyota Stadium. This match will mark his 51st game for the Toyota Cheetahs. The second South African Guinness PRO Derby kicks off at 17:00 (SA time). The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1 and in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports Main Event. The Toyota Cheetahs will still be aiming to close the gap on second placed Munster in Conference A – a bonus point win will put them within … [Read more...] about Mohoje Captains Toyota Cheetahs Against Southern Kings
Guiness Pro14 Rugby Game – Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs
After 10 minutes into the Guiness Pro14 Rugby game between the Southern Kings and the Toyota Cheetahs the score was level at 7-7. The hope in fans hearts continued... But the Toyota Cheetahs prevailed making the difference 20-7 in the 20th minute, 31-7 with 34 minutes to go, until the 53rd minute when the Southern Kings caught some breath and moved into double digit territory. Some excitement for the 6 711 strong crowd (the most to attend a PRO14 game at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium … [Read more...] about Guiness Pro14 Rugby Game – Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs
Toyota Cheetahs 34 – Southern Kings 20
The Toyota Cheetahs scored a hard-earned 34-20 win over the Southern Kings on Saturday in Bloemfontein to return to winning ways after a tough, frustrating three weeks overseas. Raymond Rhule, Uzair Cassiem, Michael van der Spuy and Segeal Petersen each dotted down a try for the home side while JP du Plessis and Lukhanyo Am scored for the visitors. The Kings trailed 17-6 at the break and are yet to beat a South African side in the competition, while the Bloemfontein side won for the first … [Read more...] about Toyota Cheetahs 34 – Southern Kings 20
