Kings licking their wounds

There is uncertainty over the availability of some players, as the Kings got together Monday morning for their preparations ahead of Friday nights game against the Blue Bulls, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

EP Kings captain, Steven Sykes was rested at yesterday's practice as he was battling from a chest infection. At this stage it's not too serious and he will be considered for selection.

Two more Kings players are currently off sick due to a chest infection, namely, Siyanda Grey and Thembelani Bholi.

Junior Springbok, Aidon Davis, twisted his knee during yesterday's training. The medical team will evaluate him today to determine the extent of his injury.

Paul Schoeman and Tom Botha were both rested after an intensive game against Western Province, but both will be available to play if selected on Friday. 

There are, however, some rays of sunlight as Charl du Plessis, who has been out with a rib injury, has been declared fit for selection as well as Gary van Aswegen, who missed out the last two games due to a groin strain.

Flanker Shaun McDonald, who sustained a cut above the eye on Friday night, has been declared fit for the upcoming game.

The Kings, who lost narrowly against the Blue Bulls in their first round match at Loftus, 25 - 30, should really back themselves on Friday, as they are still trying to get that first win under their belts.