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Western Force 46, Southern Kings 41

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On the back of the disheartening news that Super Rugby will be reverting to a 15 team format in 2018 and that the Southern Kings could be in the firing line the Kings acquitted themselves well in their match against the Western Force who are currently second on the Australian Log. (See: Whichever way you look at it chances for the Southern Kings are slim) The first half saw 22 points scored by both teams in contrast to 65 points scored by both in the second half. In the only match played … [Read more...] about Western Force 46, Southern Kings 41

Southern Kings Team to Face Western Force

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Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids, has made three changes to his side that will take on Western Force in their sixth match of the Vodacom Super Rugby campaign on Sunday. Following the hamstring injury to experienced centre, Waylon Murray, who arrived back in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, Davids was forced to make a change to his centre pairing that took on the Emirates Lions in the Southern Kings’ last Vodacom Super Rugby match a fortnight ago. Luzuko Vulindlu, who was on the bench in … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Team to Face Western Force

A basket of firsts for the Southern Kings

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Vodacom Super Rugby in Port Elizabeth dished up many firsts on Saturday night: The first time a new franchise team has won their opening game. The first home grown Super Rugby match on home soil. The youngest South African to play Super Rugby (since 1997) in Sergeal Petersen. The first Eastern Province player (Sergeal Petersen) to never play for the senior provincial side and enter Super Rugby. The first time that a new Super Rugby franchise has topped the South African Conference … [Read more...] about A basket of firsts for the Southern Kings

Free Tickets to Southern Kings Western Force this Saturday

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The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive Deal subscription list. You don’t get more massive than FREE. Two sets of free tickets to see the Southern Kings play the Western Force on 23 … [Read more...] about Free Tickets to Southern Kings Western Force this Saturday

Southern Kings deny spying allegations

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The recent speculation in an an article alleging that the Southern Kings have been caught spying on the Western Force in the build up to Super Rugby has been vehemently denied. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, would like to make it absolutely clear that the Southern Kings team management have no knowledge of the event. "I want to make it clear that it is not our policy to spy on our opposition," he said. Solomons said the Southern Kings had received a request from the Western Force … [Read more...] about Southern Kings deny spying allegations

Southern Kings Team to play Western Force

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The Southern Kings team to play the Western Force in the historic first Super Rugby encounter for the Eastern Province franchise this Saturday 23 February was announced this afternoon. Starting Line-up: 15. SP Marais, 14. Seargal Petersen, 13. Ronnie Cooke, 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain), 11. Marcello Sampson, 10. Demetri Catrakilis, 9. Shaun Venter, 8. Like Watson (Captain), 7. Wimpie van der Walt, 6. Cornell Du Preez, 5. Steven Sykes, 4. David Bullbring, 3. Kevin Buys, 2. Bandise Maku, … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Team to play Western Force

Southern Kings will be at full strength against the Force

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A number of players, who have been battling with minor injuries, are returning to training in preparation for the Southern Kings first match against Western Force on the 23 of February at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said Demetri Catrakilis and Steven Sykes were making significant progress after an extremely hard season last year. "Demetri was having a bit of problems with his shoulder, it was a little sore, so what we have done is … [Read more...] about Southern Kings will be at full strength against the Force

Killian out against Force due to broken arm

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Southern Kings wing, Michael Killian, will miss out on the debut match against the Western Force after having broken his arm during a practice session on Friday. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, says the break was picked up following x-rays taken over the weekend. "Michael has a fracture to the mid third of his radius and will be out for between four to six weeks, which means he will miss out on the opening game against Western Force and most likely the Sharks game as well." he … [Read more...] about Killian out against Force due to broken arm