SA Rugby set to adopt draft
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says they are close to adopting a draft system that will assist the Cheetahs and Kings with improving their squads.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says they are close to adopting a draft system that will assist the Cheetahs and Kings with improving their squads.
Pro14 boss Martin Anayi says that the South African teams taking part in the competition should be eligible for European Champions Cup qualification.
CEO André Rademan has invited supporters to make recommendations should any potential name changes be brought to the Southern Kings ahead of the new Pro14 season.
Kings forwards coach Barend Pieterse will join Allister Coetzee’s backroom staff at the Canon Eagles.
The visitors scored four tries in their 29-20 win in Port Elizabeth.
Niel Marais contributed 14 points as the Cheetahs beat the Kings 29-20 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday to book their place in the semi-final qualifiers of the Pro14. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. The result settles the race for the third and final qualifier spot in Conference A, with the Cheetahs joining the Glasgow Warriors and Munster in the playoffs at the… Read more →
Leinster scored 10 tries as they thrashed the Kings 64-7 in a woefully one-sided contest at the RDS Arena on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Kings will be in danger of suffering their biggest Pro14 defeat when they face Leinster at RDS Arena on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS. LEINSTER vs KINGS For now, at least, the Kings simply do not have the necessary resources to be competitive in this tournament, and in Leinster, they are coming up against one of European rugby’s elite teams…. Read more →
Anthony Volmink will start on the left wing in one of two changes to the Kings’ starting XV for their match against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
Take a look at who is playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. MUNSTER vs GLASGOW WARRIORS (Friday, 21:35) Munster – 15 Simon Zebo, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Sammy Arnold, 12 Dan Goggin, 11 Alex Wootton, 10 Tyler Bleyendaal, 9 James Hart, 8 Robin Copeland, 7 Chris Cloete, 6 Dave O’Callaghan, 5 Billy Holland (c),… Read more →