Reality check for Kings
Western Province eased past the EP Kings 35-16 in Port Elizabeth thanks to a strong second-half performance, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Western Province eased past the EP Kings 35-16 in Port Elizabeth thanks to a strong second-half performance, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The EP Kings will be looking to prove their doubters wrong when they host Western Province in Port Elizabeth on Friday night, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Luke Watson has been named at eighthman for the EP Kings' first Currie Cup Premier Division match in 12 years.
The Free State Cheetahs ran in four tries to defeat the EP Kings 28-12 in their final warm-up match in Cradock on Friday.
Luke Watson has recovered from a rib injury to lead the EP Kings in their final warm-up match against the Free State Cheetahs in Cradock on Friday.
Loosehead prop BG Uys will join the Cheetahs from the EP Kings after this year's Currie Cup competition.
EP Kings coach Carlos Spencer says South African teams are guilty of not allowing players to express themselves.
The harassment of referees has forced the Eastern Province Rugby Union to cancel all club matches this weekend.
The EP Kings ran in 10 tries as they thrashed a Blue Bulls XV 66-28 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday.
Luke Watson will captain the Eastern Province Kings when they tackle the Bulls in a friendly game on Friday.