Western Province head coach John Dobson has selected a powerful combination for Saturday's Currie Cup pre-season clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth (19:00 kick-off). Having fielded a largely untried WP XV selection against the Pumas last weekend, Dobson has recalled most of his first-choice players for Saturday's meeting. Squad captain Juan de Jongh will team up with national skipper Jean de Villiers in midfield, with powerhouse flank Rynhardt Elstadt named at No 6 upon his … [Read more...] about WP team to play EP Kings
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WP travelling down the Garden Route to EP Kings Friendly
Western Province have continued their build-up towards the 2015 Absa Currie Cup through a short training camp ahead of their second pre-season friendly, this Saturday in Port Elizabeth. The WP squad, under the leadership of new head coach John Dobson and captain Juan de Jongh, departed by bus for Plettenberg Bay early on Tuesday morning with a few stops along the way. The first stop, of course, was a breakfast at the Riversdale Spur, whilst also allowing the bigger guys an opportunity to … [Read more...] about WP travelling down the Garden Route to EP Kings Friendly
Steven Sykes to Captain EP Kings
Lock Steven Sykes will captain the EP Kings team when they wind up their match preparations for next month's Absa Currie Cup campaign with a friendly against Western Province at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (July 25). In a bid to give all his players some exposure in their build-up to the Currie Cup, Kings coach Brent Janse van Rensburg has predictably introduced a theme of rotation after their friendly against the Blue Bulls last weekend. There is a new front … [Read more...] about Steven Sykes to Captain EP Kings
EP Kings vs Western Province
Unbeaten DHL Western Province will travel to Port Elizabeth to take on the EP Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 pm, which could prove to be a tight encounter. Sylvian Mahuza - EP Kings Rising Star: Mahuza took the first big leap in his rugby career in 2009 when he represented SWD at the Coca-Cola Under-16 Grant Khomo Week. He went on to represent the province in the Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week the following two seasons before moving to the Leopards where he … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs Western Province
EP Kings expect a physical game against Western Province
EP Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer, has made five changes to the starting lineup that will meet DHL Western Province at Newlands this weekend. Spencer announced that Steven Sykes will once again captain the side as regular skipper, Luke Watson, is still recovering from a concussion. Changes to the forward pack include Lizo Gqoboka, who will return to the side at loosehead prop in place of BG Uys, with Shaun McDonald coming off the bench on at Flank, rotating with Thembelani Boli who moves … [Read more...] about EP Kings expect a physical game against Western Province
Western Province triumphant in Amateur Provincial Championship
Western Province on Friday continued their dominance in the Southern Amateur Provincial Championship (APPC) in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape by defeating SWD 13-7 to defend their title. The Cape side registered a 28-19 victory against SWD in the 2013 final, and also won the title in 2012. Western Province were tested throughout the clash by the determined SWD outfit, which resulted in a thrilling final. But their ability to make better use of their point-scoring chances earned them the … [Read more...] about Western Province triumphant in Amateur Provincial Championship
Good first game for EP Kings (Until the hooter)
There were heart stopping moments for 20 564 spectators at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night in the EP Kings historical first game in the Premier Currie Cup competition in 12 years as they watched Western Province captain, Juan de Jongh, sail over the EP tryline in the second minute of the game. But, the try was disallowed as a result of obstruction. First blood went to Western Province in the seventh minute as Pat Howard (22) scored in the South East corner … [Read more...] about Good first game for EP Kings (Until the hooter)
EP Kings Currie Cup team gear up for Western Province
The Eastern Province Kings team that will take on the DHL Western Province in their first Currie Cup Premier Division match of the season at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening at 19h10. EP Kings Head Coach, Carlos Spencer announced his team following two months of warm up games that have seen the Kings take on Wales, a Bulls XV, a Sharks XV, the SWD Eagles and the Free State Cheetahs. The team, which will be led by Luke Watson, includes Lizo Gqoboka at loosehead prop, Edgar … [Read more...] about EP Kings Currie Cup team gear up for Western Province
Etzebeth and Malherbe to play in PE on Friday
Two members of the Springboks' Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad, Eben Etzebeth and Frans Malherbe, have been released to play in the opening round of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division for DHL Western Province on Friday evening against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth. Both players are returning from long-term injuries and will be allowed some game time for DHL WP to ease them back into the game. Etzebeth's last game was in November 2013, for the Springboks against France in Paris, … [Read more...] about Etzebeth and Malherbe to play in PE on Friday
Kings hoping to continue momentum in Cape Town
EP Kings Vodacom Cup head coach, Mzwandile Stick, announced a relatively unchanged team to face Western Province at City Park in Cape Town on Saturday. The team, captained by Stephan Zaayman, has three changes to the starting 15, with Brendan Hector coming in for Rynier Bernardo, Paul Schoeman coming in for CJ Velleman, who moves to the bench, and Michael Killian coming in for Eben Barnard. Lizo Gqoboka also returns from injury, coming onto the bench in place of Pieter Stemmet. Stick said … [Read more...] about Kings hoping to continue momentum in Cape Town
So close for Eastern Province in Southern Amateur Provincial tournament
The first half of the clash between Western Province and Eastern Province proved to be epic, with the Port Elizabeth side taking a narrow 9-8 lead at half time. But the flood gates opened for WP after the break as they increasing their try tally to six to outscore the opposition by two tries. This was sufficient to cancel out the two extra penalty kicks the Eastern Cape side slotted over. The final score: Western Province 39 – 30 Eastern Province As the defending Southern Amateur … [Read more...] about So close for Eastern Province in Southern Amateur Provincial tournament
Vandalism forces change in venue for Vodacom Cup game against Western Province
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has moved the game between the Eastern Province Kings and the Western Province from the Zwide Stadium to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University stadium. "Following an inspection of the stadium this morning, we discovered that criminal elements had recently broken into the stadium and vandalised the change rooms, stealing water pipes, taps and an assortment of other fixtures," said EPRU interim CEO, Charl Crous. Crous said that due to the extent of the … [Read more...] about Vandalism forces change in venue for Vodacom Cup game against Western Province
Eastern Province Travel to Cape Town
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team take on Western Province in their next CSA Provincial 3 day match as well as the CSA Provincial 1 Day match. The team takes on Western Province from Thursday, 1st November to Sunday, 4th November 2012 at Sahara Park Newland in Cape Town. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Price, Michael Smith, Warren Bell, Basher Walters, Sisanda Magala, Lionel Vaaltyn, David White (Captain), Siviwe Gidana, Phumzile Yiba, … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Travel to Cape Town
Eastern Province vs Western Province at St Georges
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Cricket Team will take on Western Province in their next CSA Provincial match and Pro20. This match will take place at Axxess St Georges from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 November 2011. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Smith (Captain), Basheer Walters, Colin Ackermann, David White, James Price, Kelly Smuts, Lionel Vaaltyn, Lyall Meyer, Michael Price, Simon Harmer, Sisanda Magala, Vernal Charles and Warren … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs Western Province at St Georges
Back to Back Matches for EP Women’s Cricket
The Eastern Province Women’s Provincial Cricket Team gets ready to take on Western Province and Boland in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. These matches will take place on Saturday 12th February against Western Province in Cape Town and Boland on Sunday 13th February 2011 in Paarl. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Claire Terblanche (Captain), Lanette Pienaar, Melanie Strydom, Lisinda Esau, Candice Terblanche, Mieke de Ridder, … [Read more...] about Back to Back Matches for EP Women’s Cricket
