Backline boost for Kings
The Kings have signed former Bulls duo Bjorn Basson and Ulrich Beyers for the 2018-19 Pro14 season.
The Kings have signed former Bulls duo Bjorn Basson and Ulrich Beyers for the 2018-19 Pro14 season.
Paarl Boys’ High are reportedly leading the race to appoint Brent Janse van Rensburg as head coach.
The Southern Kings will keep their name during the 2018-19 Pro14 season after fans were asked to vote on a potential change.
Chief executive Martin Anayi says the introduction of the Cheetahs and Kings to the Pro14 was ‘overwhelmingly positive’.
Former Stormers wing Bjorn Basson is reportedly exploring the possibility of joining the Kings ahead of the 2018-19 Pro14 season.
Fiji Sevens flyer Meli Rokoua has been included in the Kings’ 29-man provisional squad for the 2018-19 Pro14 season.
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 centre Harlon Klaasen will miss Friday’s Pro14 clash against Leinster in Dublin due to a hamstring injury.
Michael Makase will start on the left wing for the Kings against the Ospreys in Swansea on Friday.
The Kings have made three changes to their starting XV for Friday’s Pro14 encounter against Ulster in Belfast. Barend Pieterse, the Kings’ stand-in coach in the absence of Deon Davids, has tweaked his backline but named an unchanged pack. ALSO READ: Kings head overseas without coach Masixole Banda replaces Ntabeni Dukisa at fullback, Anthony Volmink earns a starting berth on the… Read more →