Robbie Kempson’s men continued their strong surge to promotion with yet another good performance against Boland u21 in Wellington. The Kings score line of 31-17 might not have reflected the manner in which they have destroyed some of the opposition they have faced thus far. It is tough to play in Wellington and the Boland boys were contesting the top spot on the log. The Eastern Province men currently top the log with 25 points, with the Limpopo Blue Bulls hot on their trail with the men from Limpopo just 4 log points off the pace.
The Kings have opted for consistency with minimal changes and almost all the changes injury enforced. The front row that did duty last week will be given the go ahead again for tomorrow’s game, Vukile Sofisa at loosehead with inspirational captain Dane van der Westhuyzen at hooker. The burly tighthead prop Pieter Stemmet will wear the no.3 jersey. The lock combination is also unchanged with Claude Tshidibi in the no.5 jersey and Kuhle Sonkosi assuming the enforcer role in the no.4 jersey. Siphesihle Punguzwa continues in his familiar openside role, while the only change in the pack is that of Wayvern Smith coming in at 7 for the robust Stefan Zaayman who is injured. Aidon Davis retains his spot at the back of the scrum.
The backline also has minimal changes, with Oakdale boy Ivan Ludick retaining the no.9 jersey. Zorba Allerston will run at pivot again for the 2nd week in a row and Eben Barnard is in the no.11 jersey that he’s played in the whole season. The experienced Shane Gates slots into inside centre and will resume his centre partnership with the elusive Ace Jho. Jho comes in for Marlou van Niekerk at 13 who had a concussion last week. Sphu Msutwana slots in on the right wing for Aya Dlepu who has been impressive ever since he got his opportunity. Msutwana will relish getting his 1st start for the Kings and will look to put in a polished performance. Shakes Soyizwapi is the man in the last line of defence, reliable as always, it’s his attacking prowess that makes people sit up and take notice.
The bench has a few new faces, Yakha Qinela comes onto the bench as reserve hooker, while the big, mobile and skilful Marzuq Maarman comes in as reserve prop for Brendan Olivier who has moved up to the senior side. Brendan Hector is in the reserve lock spot for Kevin Kaba who has moved back to the u19s. Sinethemba Ndita is the reserve loose forward with Wayvern Smith promoted to the starting XV. Sonwabo Majola retains his no.20 jersey likewise Gavin Hauptfleisch in the no.22 jersey and Lonwabo Ntleki is on bench in place of Jho
Good luck to the Kings men, it is very important that they keep the momentum going and don’t lose. Good luck to Kempo and his men.
EP Kings u21:
15: Siviwe Soyizwapi (Dale College)
14: Siphumelele Msutwana (Dale College)
13: Andile Jho (Dale College)
12: Shane Gates (Muir College)
11: Eben Barnard (Brandwag)
10: Ruan Allerston (Port Natal)
09: Ivan Ludick (Oakdale High School)
08: Aidon Davis (Daniel Pienaar)
06: Siphesihle Punguzwa (Selborne College)
05: Claude Tshidibi (Potch Boys’ High School)
04: Kuhle Sonkosi (Westering High School)
03: Pieter Stemmet (Paul Roos Gymnasium)
02: Dane van der Westhuyzen (St Andrew’s College)
01: Vukile Sofisa (Grey High School, PE)
RESERVES:
16: Yakha Qinela (Selborne College)
17: Marzuq Maarman (Muir College)
18: Brendan Hector (Union High School)
19: Sinethemba Ndita (Nico Malan)
20: Sonwabo Majola (Muir College)
21: Lonwabo Ntleki (KES)
22: Gavin Hauptfleisch (Boishaai)
HEAD COACH: Robbie Kempson
ASSISTANT COACH: Mzwandile Stick
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