Sharks will crush Kings
The Sharks and Kings will both have a point to prove in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Sharks and Kings will both have a point to prove in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Twenty-seven clubs have filed a motion of no-confidence in EPRFU president Cheeky Watson ahead of the union’s annual meeting on Thursday.
Steven Sykes will captain the Kings in their Super Rugby opener against the Sharks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
The Kings have submitted a 31-man squad to Sanzaar ahead of the Super Rugby season.
The struggles of embattled EP Kings players have been highlighted in court papers related to the liquidation proceedings that are set to be heard in the Port Elizabeth High Court on 10 March.
SuperSport talks to coach Deon Davids, captain Steven Sykes, flyhalf Elgar Watts, prop Schalk Ferreira and wing Siyanda Grey.
The Cheetahs scored two second-half tries to beat the Kings 21-11 in their pre-season match in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.
Injuries have forced the Kings to reshuffle their side for Friday's pre-season match against the Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth.
Sti Sithole and Tjiuee Uanivi arrived at the Kings' training base on Monday and look set to remain with the squad throughout their Super Rugby season.
The Kings scored three tries to beat the SWD Eagles 22-16 in their pre-season match in George on Friday night.