Kings: One candidate meets requirements
The Kings maintain that only one of the candidates for their vacant head coach position had the required qualifications for the job.
The Kings maintain that only one of the candidates for their vacant head coach position had the required qualifications for the job.
Ruan Pienaar started training with the Cheetahs on Monday after completing his move from Belfast to Bloemfontein over the weekend.
The Cheetahs have confirmed the signing of Maties wing Duncan Saal for the 2019-20 Pro14 season.
Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has named a starting lineup filled with Pro14 players for their Currie Cup clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Friday.
The Cheetahs and Kings will start the 2019-20 Pro14 season at their home grounds when they host the Glasgow Warriors and Cardiff Blues, respectively.
Rhyno Smith and Chris Massyn are among the four players who have signed long-term contracts with the Cheetahs ahead of the next Pro14 season.
Worcester Warriors coach Rory Duncan has been given permission by the Premiership side to talk to other clubs amid rumours of a return to South Africa.
Former Springbok boss Peter de Villiers has apparently been shortlisted by the Kings along with three other candidates for the vacant head coach role.
Veteran scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has signed a two-year contract with the Cheetahs.
Experienced flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis has rejoined the Kings ahead of the upcoming Pro14 season.