[38] This was reiterated in 2014 when SANZAR confirmed that the competition would expand to 18 teams, with teams from Argentina[39] and Japan joining the competition.[40]. Schalk Ferrreira Jaco Engels Hannes Franklin Virgile Lacombe Bandise Maku Edgar Marutlulle Kevin Buys Grant Kemp … Here is the list of players of the Kings for the 2019/2020 season with heights, weights, birthdate, ages. Includes, fixtures, results, squads, team news and stadium ticket info. Here is the list of players of the Kings for the 2019/2020 season with heights, weights, birthdate, ages. They won all three their games, beating Georgia,[8] Romania[9] and Portugal[10] on their way to winning the competition. In the 2019–20 rugby union season, the Southern Kings participated in the 2019–20 Pro14 competition, their third appearance since joining the competition in 2017–18. [70] Their results showed a slight upturn upon their return to home soil; despite losing 36–43 defeat to Ulster,[71] the Kings picked up their first log points of the season – one for a seven-point defeat and one for scoring at least four tries – and repeated their bonus point haul in their next match, a 30–34 defeat to Scarlets. These include Southern Kings’ stars during the Vodacom Super Rugby campaign – Andisa Ntsila, Luzuko Vulindlu and Alshaun Bock – as well as Guinness PRO14-experienced players Dries van Schalkwyk and Rossouw de Klerk. Davids has stressed the importance of long-term signings for the Southern Kings in order to maintain continuity. Director of Rugby Alan Solomons also left to join Edinburgh Rugby[36] and head coach Matt Sexton later also announced that he was leaving the Kings to return to his home country New Zealand. Tom Botha 2. In exchange, the Eastern Province Kings were guaranteed participation in the 2014 and 2015 Currie Cup competitions,[41] intended to aid the team's preparation for a return to Super Rugby in 2016. Davids has stressed the importance of long-term signings for the Southern Kings in order to maintain continuity. [13] This was eventually reduced to just two bidders, the Melbourne Rebels and the Southern Kings. [17] They lost their next two home matches to the Sharks[18] and the Chiefs[19] before embarking on their tour of Australasia. Forgot account? In addition, Isuzu partnered with a consortium of black business people to purchase equity in the Southern Kings, making the team the first black-owned rugby franchise in South Africa. Davids has stressed the importance of long-term signings for the Southern Kings in order to maintain continuity. Cheetahs beat Southern Kings in the teams' final Super Rugby game on 14 July. [5] They played their first ever match against the British and Irish Lions on 16 June 2009, losing 8–20 in a midweek match in Port Elizabeth. The list of these squad members is: Berton Klaasen Bobby de Wee CJ Velleman Cornal Hendricks Dries van Schalkwyk Jacques Nel Jarryd Sage Khaya Majola Lubabalo Mtyanda Lusanda Badiyana Masixole … The Kings' top try scorer in the competition was Wimpie van der Walt, who got six tries and their top points scorer was Demetri Catrakilis, who scored 151 points. There are also all Southern Kings scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. South Africa’s Southern Kings played in the Super Rugby competition across two short stints, making a single-season appearance in 2013 before playing again in 2016 and 2017. 1,647 people like this. The Isuzu Southern Kings are a South African rugby union team, based in Nelson Mandela Bay. [80] It proved to be their only victory of the season, as they finished with a narrow four consecutive losses, going down 35–36 to Benetton,[81] 22–39 to Munster,[82] 12–45 loss to the Cardiff Blues[83] and 20–29 in their final match against the Cheetahs. The Lions beat the Kings 26–19 in Port Elizabeth in the first leg,[33] but bounced back to emerge victorious in Johannesburg, with Scott van Breda scoring 18 points in a 23–18 victory. The Southern Kings (known for sponsorship reasons as the Isuzu Southern Kings) is a South African professional rugby union team competing in Pro14. JP du Plessis 12. Davids has made minimal changes to the match-23 squad that took on the … Robbi Kempson’s side will meet a near Vodacom Super Rugby-strength squad in a derby fixture between the two neighbouring teams, and a good crowd is expected for this rare opportunity to watch top rugby live. The Southern Kings squad will have a number of first-time tour travellers and Davids is hoping to use the opportunity for the squad to familiarise itself with travel ahead of their three-week tour to Australia in April. Lionel Cronjé topped their scoring charts, finishing on 136 points for the season, the fourth-highest in the competition, while winger Makazole Mapimpi scored 11 tries, a new seasonal and all-time record for the Kings and the joint-third highest in the competition. In 2011, he relocated to Auckland and in 2012 made his debut with the Blues. The... La Rochelle head coach and legendary Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has said he believes Ireland would have beaten Wales by ten... 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Southern Kings withdrawal leaves varsity alumni-heavy squad in limbo 25 August 2020 - by Carlo Jonkerman While professional teams across the country return to training in lockdown level 2 , the board of the Southern Kings has voluntarily withdrawn the team from participation in any planned domestic rugby competitions for the rest of 2020. The Southern Kings squad began training this week in Port Elizabeth to prepare for their opening match against PRO14 defending champions, the Scarlets. The team was disbanded in September 2020 after going into voluntary liquidation.[1]. Exciting signings they have made include the addition of Stormers fly-half Kurt Coleman, Sharks winger Sbusiso … Their return to Super Rugby was beset by financial problems, with players' salaries being paid late in four consecutive months between August and November 2015. The Southern Kings squad for 2019/2020. Shane Gates 11. [79] The Southern Kings started their run of five consecutive home matches to end the season in spectacular fashion, beating Welsh side the Dragons 45–13 to record their first ever win in the competition. Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has named his 27 man squad for their upcoming tour up north as they face Scarlets and Connacht. Southern Kings Rugby Union Club - get the latest news, fixtures, results, match reports, videos, photos, squad and player stats on Sky Sports Rugby Union Chris Cloete, Edgar Marutlulle and captain Steven Sykes were the joint-top try scorers for the Kings with four tries apiece, while fly-half Louis Fouché was the top points scorer with 81. The Kings face Scarlets first then travel to Galway to face 2016 champions Connacht. Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids named a 25-man squad that will travel to Singapore where they will take on the Sunwolves in a Vodacom Super Rugby match at the Singapore National Stadium on Saturday. Sithembiso (Sti) Sithole 18. Forwards. [45] They lost to New Zealand side the Chiefs at home despite a brace of tries by hooker Edgar Marutlulle,[46] before embarking on a trip to New Zealand, where they also suffered defeats to the Crusaders[47] and the Hurricanes. Match-day eventing at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will be handled by stadium operators, Access Management. They were created in 2009, and had their first match against the British and Irish Lions during their 2009 tour. Schalk Ferreira Reserves: 16. O'Driscoll picks his Ireland team to face Wales. Having lost the promotion/relegation play-off to the Lions, the Kings missed out on Super Rugby in 2014. However, after the South African Rugby Union took over the running of the franchise in November 2015, the franchise had no formal ties to any of the provincial unions. Ultimate Rugby. Montpellier eager to climb the ladder as they take on Lyon. 14:15 Jan 15 18191. Their record of six wins and nine losses saw them finish bottom of the Africa 2 Conference, fifth in the South African Group – ahead of local rivals the Bulls and Cheetahs – and 11th overall. Hadleigh Parkes is one of the “Forbidden” corps of foreign players in the Southern Kings Super Rugby squad. The Southern Kings’ playing squad has also been boosted with the signing and arrival of a number of players, who take the squad to a total of 40. This turned into a permanent deal and he is also in the Southern Kings squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season. The front yard is beautifully landscaped and welcomes you into the light and bright 16x12 living room complete with easy to maintain tile flooring. The Southern Kings squad will have a number of first-time tour travellers and Davids is hoping to use the opportunity for the squad to familiarise itself with travel ahead of their three-week tour to Australia in April. “I am happy to be with the Southern Kings for the next three years,” said Davids. After competing in Super Rugby in 2013, 2016 and 2017, they joined Pro14 prior to the 2017–18 season, along with the Cheetahs. THE Southern Kings are returning to Super Rugby after a two-year absence and the performances of South African rugby’s political hot potato aren’t expected to be pretty. Ihr erstes Spiel bestritt die Auswahl gegen die British and Irish Lions . There are also … [34] However, this was not enough to retain their Super Rugby status, as the Lions won 44–42 on aggregate to return them to Super Rugby in 2014 at the expense of the Kings. They also agreed to sit out the 2015 season by withdrawing from the proposed promotion/relegation match at the end of 2014. [3] Following this, the Southern Spears ceased to exist. These include Southern Kings’ stars during the Vodacom Super Rugby campaign – Andisa Ntsila, Luzuko Vulindlu and Alshaun Bock – as well as Guinness PRO14-experienced players Dries van Schalkwyk and Rossouw de Klerk. They are based in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province and play their home matches at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. O'Driscoll picks his Ireland team to face Wales. 1,686 people follow this. South African Super Rugby franchise the Southern Kings have announced the signings of the first 20 players to their new Super Rugby squad. Parkes made his provincial debut in 2010 for Manawatu. The side will first square up against Munster in Cork on Friday. The Kings face Scarlets first then travel to Galway to face 2016 champions Connacht. [35], After the end of the 2013 Super Rugby season, the Kings lost several players to other teams. Davids has made minimal changes to the match-23 squad that took on the Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay … Hadleigh Parkes is one of the “Forbidden” corps of foreign players in the Southern Kings Super Rugby squad. The side will first square up against Irish side, Munster Rugby, in Cork on February 14. The Kings made their Super Rugby debut on 23 February 2013, when they played in a Round Two match against Australian side the Force at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Die Southern Kings wurden 2009 vom südafrikanischem Rugbyverband gegründet, um zukünftig am Super Rugby teilzunehmen. Elgar Watts 9. The Southern Kings For season 2020/2021, the Kings team is playing in 0 championship (1): . Top Stories . [85] On the field, the Kings started with a 16–32 defeat to Zebre[86] and a 22–27 defeat to the Dragons[87] on their early-season European tour. In April 2006, after concerns over the team's financial stability and sporting competitiveness,[2] the Spears were denied entry into the Super 14. The Isuzu Southern Kings will travel with a 27-man squad on Monday evening for a Guinness PRO14 two-week tour. 21:06 Jan 23. The former Lions star will be no stranger to Port Elizabeth after having turned out for Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz team in the Varsity Cup in 2012 and 2013, and was named in the 2013 SA Universities squad alongside ISUZU Southern Kings teammate Schalk Oelofse. [12] The expansion would participate in the Australian Conference, but was open to tenders from all territories, with teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa expressing an interest. Exciting signings they have made include the addition of Stormers fly-half Kurt Coleman, Sharks winger Sbusiso … The Southern Kings were a South African professional rugby union team that competed in Super Rugby and Pro14. After one season with the Blues, he joined the Kings for the 2013 season on a one-year contract. 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Thembelani Bholi 6. The Southern Kings team: 15. [42] In November 2015, the South African Rugby Union took control of the Southern Kings franchise[43] and revealed an operational plan on 4 December 2015; the plan included the appointment of SWD Eagles coach Deon Davids as the head coach for 2016, the identification of a fully transformed squad that they intended signing and a guarantee to pay the Southern Kings' staff and players.[44]. “We will be starting this process of putting together a squad all over again. The Southern Kings have announced their 27-man touring squad for the first away leg of their Pro14 campaign in Port Elizabeth. The Kings made their return to Super Rugby on 27 February 2016, when they hosted the Sharks in Port Elizabeth. Edgar Marutlulle 17. In 2011, he relocated to Auckland and in 2012 made his debut with the Blues. The game is being broadcast by eir Sport 1, Premier Sports 2, Super Sport 2 and DAZN. [37], On 4 September 2013, SANZAR boss Greg Peters confirmed that South Africa would get a sixth Super Rugby franchise from 2016, as the competition expanded once again. Hadleigh Parkes is one of the “Forbidden” corps of foreign players in the Southern Kings Super Rugby squad. [6] The team's first points were scored by Jaco van der Westhuyzen and their first try was scored by Mpho Mbiyozo. There are … Buy match tickets here.. Head Coach Johann van Graan hands a first start to first year Greencore Munster Rugby Academy man John Hodnett as the back-row forward makes his PRO14 debut. The Cheetahs and the Southern Kings have been invited to join the Pro14 after it … Southern Kings Squad (more players to be added) Berton Klaasen, Bobby de Wee, CJ Velleman, Cornal Hendricks, Dries van Schalkwyk, Jacques Nel, Jarryd Sage, Khaya Majola, Kurt … Parkes made his provincial debut in 2010 for Manawatu. Davids has stressed the importance of long-term signings for the Southern Kings in order to maintain continuity. They secured their highest victory margin in their next match, winning 44–3 against the Rebels in Port Elizabeth, before securing their first ever victory over South African opposition, beating the Sharks 35–32. The Southern Kings head coach is looking forward to steering the ship and has already put together a competitive squad that will take part in the PRO14. The South African Rugby Union were undeterred in their effort to bring Super Rugby to the Eastern Cape and on 27 January 2012, they confirmed that the Kings would participate in the 2013 Super Rugby season. [15] Despite no initial decision as to how they will be accommodated in the competition, it was confirmed on 16 August 2012 that the Kings would take part at the expense of the Lions. The list of these squad members is: Berton Klaasen, Bobby de Wee, CJ Velleman, Cornal Hendricks, Dries van Schalkwyk, Jacques Nel, Jarryd Sage, Khaya Majola, Lubabalo Mtyanda, Lusanda Badiyana, Masixole Banda, Ntabeni Dukisa, Oliver Zono, Pieter-Steyn de Wet, Rowan Gouws, Sbusiso Sithole, Schalk Ferreira, Stephan Greeff, Tango Balekile, Tienie Burger, Victor … [62], This announcement came too late to ensure squad continuity, with more than 30 players leaving the franchise. The Kings started the 2017 Super Rugby season on a losing note, with a 26–39 defeat to the Jaguares in Port Elizabeth. [65] They played their first Pro14 match on home soil the following week against Leinster, losing their third match in a row with the Irish side winning 31–10. In April 2006, after concerns over the team's financial stability and sporting competitiveness, the Spears were denied entry into the Super 14. Also joining the ISUZU Southern Kings is talented centre Howard Mnisi, who has signed with the side for next season. [59] A newly established SARU Franchise Committee was tasked with determining the two teams to drop out of Super Rugby,[60] and on 7 July 2017, it was confirmed that the Cheetahs and Kings would not participate in the competition going forward, but would "explore alternative playing opportunities in other international competitions". See more of Southern Kings Fans on Facebook. Not Now. “There are a couple of guys who will be going on their first tour. Both sides will be named at noon on Friday. The Southern Kings For season 2020/2021, the Kings team is playing in 0 championship (1): . About See All. On 15 August 2017 – a fortnight before the competition started – the Kings announced that head coach Deon Davids extended his contract to lead the team in their Pro14 season, and also announced the first batch of player signings. After one season with the Blues, he joined the Kings for the 2013 season on a one-year contract. The Southern Kings squad began training this week in Port Elizabeth to prepare for their opening match against PRO14 defending champions, the Scarlets. The Southern Kings squad for 2019/2020. Parkes made his provincial debut in 2010 for Manawatu. The Southern Kings squad started to gather at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this week to begin preparations for the opening match against PRO14 defending champions, the Scarlets. Robbi Kempson’s side will meet a near Vodacom Super Rugby-strength squad in a derby fixture between the two neighbouring teams, and a good crowd is expected for this rare opportunity to watch top rugby live. The Southern Kings squad started to gather at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this week to begin preparations for the opening match against Guinness PRO14 defending champions, the Scarlets.