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Disappointing PRO14 start for Southern kings

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Despite a committed and industrious performance from the Isuzu Southern Kings, the South African franchise went down by 32 points to 16 against Zebre in their GUINNESSPRO14 Championship season opener played in Parma, Italy on Friday, 31 August 2018. Fullback Michael Botha, who was one of six players in the match day squad making their debut for the Isuzu Southern Kings, scored the franchise's first try, and points, of the 2018/2019 season when he touched down after 15 minutes at the Stadio … [Read more...] about Disappointing PRO14 start for Southern kings

Zebre Rugby Club team to face Southern Kings

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Zebre Rugby Club is ready to return to the field tomorrow in the new season opener of the Guinness PRO14. At the Stadio Lanfranchi in Parma, the Italian franchise will host the South African side Southern Kings, who they've only faced once in their history. Zebre won 43-17 win back in September 2017, the first historic success of the Italian franchise in South Africa. The former Zebre number 8 Van Schalkwyk, who signed for the South African franchise after five years in Parma, has not … [Read more...] about Zebre Rugby Club team to face Southern Kings

Southern Kings Saved by Statistics

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There is no denying that it has been somewhat of a baptism of fire for the Southern Kings so far in their debut season of GUINNESSPRO14 rugby. Those not following closely might be inclined to assume it has all been doom and gloom for the men from Port Elizabeth. Not so! Statistics do not lie, and they offer some interesting insight into the individual contributions made by players – not only during last weekend’s round of GUINESSPRO14 action but also over the course of the season so far. … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Saved by Statistics

Southern Kings loss to Zebre

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The two consecutive halves of good, quality rugby that Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids demanded from his team were unfortunately not to be found in their GUINNESSPRO14 championship clash with Italian side Zebre over the weekend. Before a crowd of somewhat larger proportion than the one which had turned out to attend the Leinster clash a week earlier, Zebre were able to get off to flying start in this match that brought them two quick tries and a 12-0 lead within the first six minutes. It … [Read more...] about Southern Kings loss to Zebre

PE in the news: Southern Kings woes deepen as Zebre earn first win of season

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Southern Kings woes deepen as Zebre earn first win of season: South Africa's Southern Kings continued their poor start to their inaugural Pro14 campaign with a 43-17 home loss to Italian side Zebre at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Zebre picked up a first win of the season after ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Editorial: How do we stop barbaric attacks?: The monstrous rape attack on two small children in an indigent Port Elizabeth neighbourhood evokes … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Southern Kings woes deepen as Zebre earn first win of season

Southern Kings Team to Play Zebre

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The Southern Kings starting XV to face Italian club Zebre in a GUINNESSPRO14 championship match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday shows just one change from the side that did duty against Leinster last weekend. At the official team announcement yesterday Kings Head Coach Deon Davids revealed that Pieter Steyn De Wet would start at flyhalf in place of Kurt Coleman who had suffered an injury to his quadriceps that was likely to keep him out of action for about 4 weeks. On the bench, … [Read more...] about Southern Kings Team to Play Zebre

Zebre make four changes for Southern Kings clash

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At the end of the captain's run, the Zebre coaching staff announced the starting line-up for the second consecutive away game in South Africa tomorrow night. Zebre have been based in Port Elizabeth since Monday, where captain Castello and his team mates will challenge the Southern Kings, the Guinness PRO14 B conference side playing at Nelson Mandela Bay. The futuristic stadium was inaugurated at the 2010 soccer World Cup, the first one organized in the African continent. Both teams are … [Read more...] about Zebre make four changes for Southern Kings clash

Full Southern Kings Team Available for Zebre Game

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"Minor bumps and bruises but nothing that should result in any of our players being unavailable for this weekend's match against Zebre.” That was the official verdict from Southern Kings team doctor Clement Plaatjies this morning in the aftermath of the team's GUINESSPRO14 clash against Leinster on Saturday. The Kings were particularly concerned about an injury to captain Michael Willemse's left hand but x-rays fortunately showed no break and only soft-tissue damage. Lock Dries van Schalkwyk … [Read more...] about Full Southern Kings Team Available for Zebre Game