| Team Information | |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium |
| CEO | Anele Pamba |
| Director of Rugby | Alan Solomons |
| Coach | Alan Solomons (Vodacom Cup) Matt Sexton (Currie Cup) |
| Captain | Luke Watson |
| Currie Cup First Division | |
| Rank | 1st Champions |
| Record | Won 14, Drew 2 |
| Top points scorer | George Whitehead (142) |
| Top try scorer | Luke Watson (12) |
| Vodacom Cup (South) | |
| Rank | 3rd (South) Lost in Quarter Finals |
| Record | Won 5, Lost 3 |
| Top points scorer | Justin van Staden (66) |
| Top try scorers | Scott van Breda (4) |
| Other seasons | |
| Previous season | ← 2011 |
| Next season | 2013 → |
In 2012, the Eastern Province Kings participated in the Currie Cup First Division and the Vodacom Cup. As part of the Southern Kings franchise, a number of players also participated in friendlies for this franchise.
Chronological list of events
- 4 January 2012: Castres Olympique announce that they have signed winger Paul Perez as a medical joker on a six-month deal.[1]
- 19 January 2012: Former captain and Springbok De Wet Barry announces his retirement from playing, but will stay on at the Kings as a defensive coach.[2]
- 25 January 2012: Earl Rose joins the Kings on a trial basis.[3] Zane Killian also joins the Kings on a short-term loan deal.[4]
- 31 January 2012: Scrum-half Dustin Jinka also joins the Kings on a trial basis. All three trialists are named on the subs bench for the game against the Bulls.[4]
- 6 February 2012: Paul Perez is denied a visa for his move to Castres Olympique.[5]
- 21 February 2012: The Kings did not pursue their interest in any of the three trialists – Earl Rose, Zane Killian and Dustin Jinka – and they all leave the union.[6][7]
- 6 March 2012: Two more players joined the Kings for a trial – former Lions prop Kevin Buys and Brian Skosana, who has been playing rugby league in Australia with the Sydney Roosters.[8]
- 29 March 2012: Prop Wayne Swart joins the Kings until the end of the season.[9]
- 12 April 2012: It is announced that Matt Sexton will join the Kings as head coach on 15 July, with Brad Mooar joining as a specialist skills coach.[10]
- 16 April 2012: Boela Abrahams rejoins the Kings on a two-year deal following a short spell at Maties in the Varsity Cup.[11][12]
- 17 April 2012: Prop Dexter Fahey is drafted into the Kings squad from university team NMMU Madibaz for their Vodacom Cup clash against Sharks XV.[13]
- 15 May 2012: Fly-half Monty Dumond is released by the Kings.[14]
- 29 May 2012: The Kings sign scrum-half Scott Mathie from the Sale Sharks.[15]
- 5 June 2012: Former Eastern Province fly-half Wesley Dunlop rejoins the side from the Blue Bulls, while Boland Cavaliers prop Charl du Plessis is also training with the team.[16] Winger Paul Perez makes his debut for Samoa in the 2012 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.[17]
- 6 June 2012: Winger Michael Killian also announces that he is returning to the Kings for the 2012 Currie Cup First Division season.[18]
- 16 June 2012: Prop Schalk Ferreira joins the Kings for 2 months on a trial basis.[19]
- 26 June 2012: The squad for the 2012 Currie Cup First Division is released. Flanker Wimpie van der Walt is another new inclusion in the squad.[20]
- 18 July 2012: Loose-forward Thabo Mamojele is included in a 25-man squad for the game against Border Bulldogs.[21]
- 16 August 2012: Following the confirmation of the Southern Kings' participation in Super Rugby in 2013, the signing of fly-half Demetri Catrakilis for 2013 is confirmed.[22]
- 5 September 2012: Lock Johan Snyman signs a contract with Welsh team Scarlets for the 2012–13 season.[23]
- 7 September 2012: Border Bulldogs players Samora Fihlani and Ntabeni Dukisa (both on loan at the Griffons) sign contracts to join the Kings for the 2013 season.[24]
- 12 September 2012: Lock Steven Sykes signed with the Kings for the 2013 Super Rugby season.[25]
- 13 September 2012: Cheetahs centre Andries Strauss also signed a two-year contract with the Kings for 2013.[26]
- 3 October 2012: The Kings announce an additional three signings for 2013 : Lions hooker Bandise Maku, Blues back Hadleigh Parkes and Toulouse and Argentina scrum-half Nicolás Vergallo.[27]
- 10 October 2012: Hooker Frank Herne signed a deal to move to the Pumas.[28]
- 13 October 2012: The Kings are crowned 2012 Currie Cup First Division champions, beating the Pumas 26 – 25 in the final.[29]
- 26 October 2012: The Kings fail to win promotion to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division, losing their two-legged play-off to the Free State Cheetahs.[30]
- 27 October 2012: Tiger Mangweni wins the EP Kings Player of the Year award at the Kings awards banquet in Port Elizabeth, as well as the Most Valuable Player award. Winger Paul Perez won the Media Player of the Year award and the Try of the Year award for his try against the Griffons. The Rookie of the Year award went to Cornell du Preez, the Under-21 Player of the Year award to Shane Gates and the Most Promising Player award went to Rynier Bernardo.[31]
- 29 October 2012: Fly-half Louis Strydom joins the Griffons for 2013.[32] Clint Newland and André Schlechter also leave the Kings.[33]
- 30 October 2012: The on-loan signing of Pumas scrum-half Shaun Venter is also confirmed as he joined up with the team in Port Elizabeth,[34] while Eusebio Guiñazú also joined the Kings.[35]
- 5 November 2012: The Kings sign even more players, with front-rowers Ross Geldenhuys and Edgar Marutlulle (on loan the Leopards)[35] signing up.
- 8 November 2012: The Kings will sign a second player on loan from the Leopards, Kenyan loose-forward Daniel Adongo.[36]
- 13 November 2012: Former Cheetahs winger Jongi Nokwe is named in a Cheetahs extended playing squad in preparation for the 2013 Super Rugby season.[37]
- 21 November 2012: Waylon Murray announced that he will be joining the Southern Kings for the 2013 Super Rugby season.
- 24 November 2012: A 51-man Southern Kings 2013 Super Rugby wider training squad is announced.[38] Centre Ronnie Cooke is another new name included in the team.[39] However, Eusebio Guiñazú is not included as he joined English team Bath instead.
- 26 November 2012: Hooker Bobby Dyer joins club team Despatch.[40]
- 27 November 2012: Despite not being named in the initial training group, director of rugby Alan Solomons confirms that Kenyan loose-forward Daniel Adongo will also join up with the team.[41]
- 11 December 2012: Anele Pamba resigns as Kings CEO and is replaced by Charl Crous on an interim basis.[42]
- 17 December 2012: The Kings sign French hooker Virgile Lacombe.[43]
Players
Player movements
Before the 2012 Vodacom Cup season
| Before the 2012 Vodacom Cup season | |||
| In/out | Position | Player name | From/to |
|---|---|---|---|
| In | PR | Dexter Fahey | NMMU Madibaz |
| In | PR | Lizo Gqoboka | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | PR | Elrich Kock | Eastern Province Kings Academy |
| In | PR | Thabiso Mngomezulu | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | PR | Brenden Olivier | Eastern Province Kings Academy |
| In | PR | Wayne Swart | Golden Lions[9] |
| In | LK | Rynier Bernardo | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | LK | David Bulbring | Golden Lions[44] |
| In | LK | Johan Snyman | Golden Lions[44] |
| In | FL | Thembelani Bholi | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | N8 | Cornell du Preez | Leopards[44] |
| In | N8 | Siya Mangaliso | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | SH | Reynier van Rooyen | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | FH | Shane Gates | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | FH | Andile Witbooi | Eastern Province Kings Academy[44] |
| In | CE | Steven Hansel | Eastern Province Kings Academy |
| In | WG | Kieran Goss | Sharks Academy |
| In | WG | Jongi Nokwe | Free State Cheetahs |
| In | FB | Scott van Breda | Eastern Province Kings Academy |
| In | FB | Justin van Staden | Pumas U21 |
| Out | PR | Phumlani Nodikida | Released |
| Out | PR | Ronnie Uys | RC Narbonne[45][46] |
| Out | PR | Riaan Vermeulen | Released |
| Out | HK | Jaco Fourie | Released |
| Out | LK | Nolan Clark | Boland Cavaliers |
| Out | LK | Rory Duncan | Retired[47] |
| Out | LK | Ross Kennedy | Crusaders[48] |
| Out | SH | Boela Abrahams | Maties[49] |
| Out | SH | Jacques Coetzee | Griquas[50] |
| Out | SH | Marlon Lewis | Despatch Rugby Club[51] |
| Out | FH | Jaco van Schalkwyk | Despatch Rugby Club[51] |
| Out | CE | De Wet Barry | Retired[2] |
| Out | WG | Milo Nqoro | Released |
| Short-term deals | |||
| In/out | Position | Player name | From/to |
| In | PR | Kevin Buys | Golden Lions[8] (trial) |
| In | PR | Zane Killian | Falcons[4] (loan) |
| In | SH | Dustin Jinka | Blue Bulls[4] (trial) |
| In | FH | Earl Rose | Griquas[3] (trial) |
| In | CE | Brian Skosana | Sydney Roosters[8] (trial) |
| Out | PR | Zane Killian | Falcons[6] (loan finished) |
| Out | SH | Dustin Jinka | Released[7] (trial finished) |
| Out | FH | Earl Rose | Released[7] (trial finished) |
| Out | WG | Paul Perez | Samoa sevens team |
Before the 2012 Currie Cup season
| Before the 2012 Currie Cup season | |||
| In/out | Position | Player name | From/to |
|---|---|---|---|
| In | PR | Charl du Plessis | Boland Cavaliers[16] |
| In | PR | Schalk Ferreira | Western Province[19] |
| In | FL | Thabo Mamojele | Leopards[21] |
| In | FL | Wimpie van der Walt |  San Gregorio[20] |
| In | SH | Scott Mathie |  Sale Sharks[15] |
| In | FH | Wesley Dunlop | Blue Bulls[16] |
| In | WG | Michael Killian | Lions[18] |
| In | WG | Siviwe Soyizwapi | Eastern Province Kings Academy |
| Out | FH | Monty Dumond | Despatch Rugby Club[52] |
After the 2012 Currie Cup season
| After the 2012 Currie Cup season | |||
| In/out | Position | Player name | From/to |
|---|---|---|---|
| In | PR | Ross Geldenhuys | Free State Cheetahs |
| In | PR | Eusebio Guiñazú |  Toulouse[35] |
| In | HK | Bandise Maku | Golden Lions[27] |
| In | HK | Edgar Marutlulle | Leopards[35] |
| In | LK | Samora Fihlani | Border Bulldogs[24] |
| In | LK | Steven Sykes | Sharks[25] |
| In | SH | Nicolás Vergallo | Toulouse[27] |
| In | SH | Shaun Venter | Pumas[34] |
| In | FH | Demetri Catrakilis | Western Province[22] |
| In | CE | Waylon Murray | Lions |
| In | CE | Andries Strauss | Cheetahs[26] |
| In | FB | Ntabeni Dukisa | Border Bulldogs[24] |
| In | FB | Hadleigh Parkes |  Blues[27] |
| Out | PR | Clint Newland | Released[33] |
| Out | PR | André Schlechter | Released[33] |
| Out | HK | Frank Herne | Pumas[28] |
| Out | LK | Johan Snyman | Scarlets[23] |
| Out | SH | Danie Faasen | UP Tuks |
| Out | FH | Louis Strydom | Griffons[32] |
| Out | WG | Jongi Nokwe | Free State Cheetahs[37] |
Movement matrix
This is a list of transfers involving Eastern Province Kings players between the end of the 2011 Currie Cup First Division and the end of the 2012 Currie Cup First Division.
Players listed are all players that were included in a 22-man matchday squad at any during the season.
(did not play) denotes that a player did not play at all during one of the two seasons due to injury or non-selection. These players are included to indicate they remained attached to the team.
Players might be used in different positions, but will be listed in their most common positions during the two seasons.
Vodacom Cup
Log
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Province | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 130 | +90 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 32 | Qualified for the Quarter Finals |
| 2 | Sharks XV | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 223 | 138 | +85 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 26 | |
| 3 | Eastern Province Kings | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 209 | 178 | +31 | 21 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 24 | |
| 4 | Pampas XV | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 216 | 181 | +35 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 21 | |
| 5 | Boland Cavaliers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 217 | 225 | −8 | 27 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 21 | |
| 6 | Free State XV | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 211 | 259 | −48 | 28 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 14 | |
| 7 | Border Bulldogs | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 165 | 271 | −106 | 17 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
| 8 | SWD Eagles | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 176 | 255 | −79 | 23 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Source:
Rules for classification:
Rules for classification:
- 4 points for a win
- 2 points for a draw
- 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less
- 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
Fixtures and results
| 9 March 2012 | Pampas XV | 26–34 | Eastern Province Kings | A.F. Markötter Stadium, Stellenbosch | ||
| 15:10 | Try: Ramiro Moyano  2' Lisandro Gomez Lopez 16'Con: Santiago González Iglesias  3', 17' (2/2)Pen: Santiago González Iglesias 15', 24', 46', 69' (4/4)Cards: Nahuel Lobo  66' to 75' |
Scoreboard[57] | Try: Jacques Engelbrecht 20' Shane Gates 39' Boetie Britz 55', 67'Con: Falie Oelschig 40' (1/4)Pen: Falie Oelschig 12', 30', 33', 48' (4/6) Scott van Breda (0/1) |
Attendance: 500 Referee: Stuart Berry |
| 16 March 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 40–23 | Border Bulldogs | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Hannes Franklin 32' Scott van Breda 36' Danie Faasen 68' Kieran Goss 76'Con: Falie Oelschig 33', 37' (2/2) Justin van Staden 69', 77' (2/2)Pen: Falie Oelschig 10', 12' (2/3) Justin van Staden 60', 65' (2/3)Cards: Shane Gates  47' |
Scoreboard[58] | Try: Clinton Koen 71' Con: Dale Sabbagh (0/1) Pen: Ntabeni Dukisa 16', 26', 34', 39', 47' (5/7) Logan Basson 28' (1/1) |
Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Quinton Immelman |
| 24 March 2012 | Western Province | 30–25 | Eastern Province Kings | City Park Stadium, Athlone | ||
| 16:00 | Try: Ederies Arendse 14' JP du Plessis 81'Con: Demetri Catrakilis 82' (1/2)Pen: Demetri Catrakilis 30', 34', 58', 64', 68', 72' (6/7) |
Scoreboard[59] | Try: Andile Witbooi 5' Scott van Breda 25'Con: Justin van Staden (0/2) Pen: Justin van Staden 17', 22' (2/3) Scott van Breda 43', 50' (2/2)Drop: Justin van Staden 31' (1/2) |
Referee: Pro Legoete |
| 30 March 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 36–22 | Free State Cheetahs | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:10 | Try: Boetie Britz 19' Andile Witbooi 27', 72' Jacques Engelbrecht 39'Con: Scott van Breda (0/2) Falie Oelschig 40', 73' (2/2)Pen: Scott van Breda 13', 36' (2/2) Falie Oelschig 46', 63' (2/2)Cards: Justin van Staden 76' |
Scoreboard[60] | Try: Philip Burger 9' Marcel van der Merwe 59' Elandré Huggett 77'Con: Riaan Smit 10', 60' (2/3)Pen: Riaan Smit (0/1) Drop: Riaan Smit 16' (1/1)Cards: Armandt Koster 45' to 55' |
Referee: Christie du Preez |
| 13 April 2011 | SWD Eagles | 25–27 | Eastern Province Kings | Outeniqua Park, George | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Kempie Rautenbach 10' Mzo Dyantyi 54' Clinton Wagman 75'Con: Raynor Becker 11', 76' (2/3)Pen: Raynor Becker 16', 49' (2/5) Cecil Dumond (0/1) |
Scoreboard[61] | Try: Norman Nelson 44' Frank Herne 79'Con: Justin van Staden 45' (1/1) Falie Oelschig (0/1) Pen: Justin van Staden 7', 30', 35', 42', 57' (5/5)Drop: Shane Gates (0/1) |
| 21 April 2011 | Sharks XV | 28–18 | Eastern Province Kings | Kings Park Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: Tera Mtembu 4', 32' Brynard Stander 18'Con: Gouws Prinsloo 5', 19' (2/3)Pen: Gouws Prinsloo 70', 74', 81' (3/3)Cards: Cobus Reinach 36' to 47' |
Scoreboard[62] | Try: Scott van Breda 37' Darron Nell 46'Con: Justin van Staden 38' (1/1) Scott van Breda (0/1) Pen: Scott van Breda 43', 72' (2/3) |
| 27 April 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 29–24 | Boland Cavaliers | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Jongi Nokwe 12' Scott van Breda 21' Marcello Sampson 38'Con: Justin van Staden 22' (1/3)Pen: Justin van Staden 5', 28', 30', 46' (4/4) |
Scoreboard[63] | Try: Siviwe Magaba 34' Franzel September 42' Johnathan Francke 77'Con: Elgar Watts 35', 43', 78' (3/3)Pen: Elgar Watts 8' (1/4) |
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge |
| Quarter Final | 4 May 2012 | Pumas | 30–19 | Eastern Province Kings | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela | |
| 19:10 | Try: Ashley Buys 2' Torsten van Jaarsveld 12' Jaco Bouwer 19' Corné Fourie 49'Con: JC Roos 3', 50' (2/4)Pen: JC Roos 44', 69' (2/2)Drop: JC Roos (0/1) Cards: Renaldo Bothma 38' to 48' |
Scoreboard[64] | Try: SP Marais 46' Con: Justin van Staden 47' (1/1)Pen: Justin van Staden 9', 22', 39', 53' (4/8) |
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge |
Player statistics
The following table shows players statistics for the 2012 Vodacom Cup season:
| Player Statistics – 2012 Vodacom Cup | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Starts | Used Sub | Unused Sub | Points | Tries | Cons | Pens | DGs | YC | RC |
| Kevin Buys | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaco Engels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Fahey | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lizo Gqoboka | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elrich Kock | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clint Newland | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenden Olivier | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| André Schlechter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wayne Swart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Dyer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hannes Franklin | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Herne | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rynier Bernardo | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bulbring | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darron Nell | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johan Snyman | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wayne van Heerden | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boetie Britz | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mpho Mbiyozo | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Oosthuizen | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cornell du Preez | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacques Engelbrecht | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boela Abrahams | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danie Faasen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falie Oelschig | 3 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reynier van Rooyen | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Gates | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steven Hansel | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foxy Ntleki | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wayne Stevens | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Tayler-Smith | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott van Breda | 8 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norman Nelson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jongi Nokwe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcello Sampson | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andile Witbooi | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kieran Goss | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiger Mangweni | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SP Marais | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin van Staden | 5 | 2 | 1 | 66 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
- Jaco Bekker, Thembelani Bholi, Monty Dumond, Siyanda Grey, Sphephelo Mayaba, Thabiso Mngomezulu, Barend Pieterse, Mzwandile Stick, Louis Strydom and Luke Watson were named in the 2012 Vodacom Cup squad, but never included in a matchday 22.
Currie Cup
Log
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Province Kings (C) | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 515 | 246 | +269 | 64 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 52 | Promotion Play-Offs Semi-finals |
| 2 | Pumas | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 525 | 365 | +160 | 64 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 40 | Semi-finals |
| 3 | Griffons | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 476 | 491 | −15 | 65 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 36 | |
| 4 | Leopards | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 511 | 449 | +62 | 66 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 32 | |
| 5 | SWD Eagles | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 473 | 445 | +28 | 60 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 34 | |
| 6 | Boland Cavaliers | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 466 | 487 | −21 | 63 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 7 | Falcons | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 393 | 598 | −205 | 56 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 8 | Border Bulldogs | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 315 | 593 | −278 | 41 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source:
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win; 2 points for a draw; 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
(C) Champion
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win; 2 points for a draw; 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
(C) Champion
Fixtures and results
| 29 June 2012 | Boland Cavaliers | 20–25 | Eastern Province Kings | Boland Stadium, Wellington | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Jacquin Jansen 19', 42' Con: Elgar Watts 19', 43' (2/2)Pen: Elgar Watts 64' (1/1) Ricardo Croy 82' (1/1) |
Scoreboard[65] | Try: George Whitehead 12' Cornell du Preez 32' SP Marais 69'Con: George Whitehead 13' (1/2) Wesley Dunlop 70' (1/1)Pen: George Whitehead 5' (1/3) Wesley Dunlop 78' (1/1)Drop: Wesley Dunlop (0/1) |
Referee: Jason Jaftha |
| 6 July 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 38–15 | SWD Eagles | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Wimpie van der Walt 43' SP Marais 45' Cornell du Preez 51' George Whitehead 64'Con: George Whitehead 46', 52', 65' (3/4)Pen: George Whitehead 13', 17', 31', 40' (4/4) |
Scoreboard[66] | Try: Alshaun Bock 35' Deroy Rhoode 73'Con: Kurt Coleman 74' (1/2)Pen: Kurt Coleman 6' (1/2) |
Referee: Rasta Rashivenga |
| 14 July 2012 | Falcons | 20–37 | Eastern Province Kings | Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Reg Muller 40' JW Bell 55' Uzair Cassiem 63'Con: Karlo Aspeling 64' (1/3)Pen: Karlo Aspeling 25' (1/2)Drop: Arno Poley (0/1) Cards: Hannes Ludik 17' to 28' |
Scoreboard[67] | Try: Michael Killian 18' Clint Newland 28' Jongi Nokwe 37' Lizo Gqoboka 49'Con: George Whitehead 19', 29', 38', 49' (4/4)Pen: George Whitehead 2' (1/1) Wesley Dunlop 71', 79' (2/2)Cards: Hannes Franklin 61' to 71' |
Attendance: 300 Referee: Stuart Berry |
| 20 July 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 56–5 | Border Bulldogs | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:10 | Try: Luke Watson 11', 47' Wayne Stevens 22' Wayne van Heerden 38', 58' SP Marais 53' Scott van Breda 61' Penalty try 80'Con: Wesley Dunlop 12', 23', 39', 48', 54', 59', 62' (7/7) George Whitehead 81' (1/1) |
Scoreboard[68] | Try: Gareth Krause 25' Con: Ntabeni Dukisa (0/1) |
Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Quinton Immelman |
| 28 July 2012 | Griffons | 10–34 | Eastern Province Kings | North West Stadium, Welkom | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Nicky Steyn 55' Francois Uys 72'Con: Reinhardt Erwee (0/2) Cards: Hansie Graaff 63' to 73' |
Scoreboard[69] | Try: Marcello Sampson 19' Thabo Mamojele 22' George Whitehead 30' Tiger Mangweni 51'Con: George Whitehead 20', 23', 31', 52' (4/4)Pen: George Whitehead 9', 41' (2/3) |
Referee: Pro Legoete |
| 3 August 2012 | Pumas | 30–30 | Eastern Province Kings | Puma Stadium, Witbank | ||
| 19:10 | Try: Renaldo Bothma 51' JW Jonker 59' Tiaan Marx 80'Con: JC Roos 52', 60', 81' (3/3)Pen: JC Roos 16', 28', 38' (3/3) |
Scoreboard[70] | Try: Marcello Sampson 7' David Bulbring 34' Hannes Franklin 43'Con: George Whitehead 8', 35', 44' (3/3)Pen: George Whitehead 24', 49', 71' (3/5) |
Referee: Jaco Peyper |
| 10 August 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 20–12 | Leopards | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Paul Perez 50' Con: George Whitehead (0/1) Pen: George Whitehead 5', 28', 55' (3/4) Wesley Dunlop 65', 75' (2/2)Cards: Clint Newland 44' to 54' |
Scoreboard[71] | Pen: André Pretorius 19', 36', 44', 59' (4/6) Drop: André Pretorius (0/2) |
Referee: Pro Legoete |
| 17 August 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 57–19 | Boland Cavaliers | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Luke Watson 8', 45' Clint Newland 13' Tiger Mangweni 21' Wesley Dunlop 28' SP Marais 32' Cornell du Preez 60' Wimpie van der Walt 78'Con: Wesley Dunlop 9', 14', 29', 33', 46', 61' (6/7) George Whitehead 79' (1/1)Pen: Wesley Dunlop 40' (1/1) |
Scoreboard[72] | Try: PJ van Zyl 35' Nolan Clark 50' Senan van der Merwe 74'Con: Jacquin Jansen 51' (1/2) Eric Zana 75' (1/1) |
Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Jaco Peyper |
| 24 August 2012 | SWD Eagles | 7–29 | Eastern Province Kings | Outeniqua Park, George | ||
| 19:10 | Try: Lyndon Hartnick 63' Con: Elric van Vuuren 64' (1/1)Pen: Theuns Kotzé (0/1) Drop: Theuns Kotzé (0/1) Cards: Clinton Wagman 10' to 20' |
Scoreboard[73] | Try: Norman Nelson 16' Wesley Dunlop 34' Wayne Stevens 49' Clint Newland 56'Con: Wesley Dunlop 35', 50', 57' (3/4)Pen: Wesley Dunlop 43' (1/2) George Whitehead (0/1) |
Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Quinton Immelman |
| 31 August 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 45–24 | Falcons | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Luke Watson 8', 15' penalty try 25' Cornell du Preez 61', 66' Jaco Engels 73' Wayne Stevens 78'Con: George Whitehead 9', 26' (2/3) Wesley Dunlop 62', 67', 74' (3/4) |
Scoreboard[74] | Try: Jaco Oosthuizen 12' Reg Muller 27'Con: Karlo Aspeling 13' (1/2)Pen: Karlo Aspeling 20', 41', 47' (3/3)Drop: Karlo Aspeling 44' (1/1) |
Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Stuart Berry |
| 7 September 2012 | Border Bulldogs | 19–35 | Eastern Province Kings | Buffalo City Stadium, East London | ||
| 19:10 | Try: Theunis Lambrechts 74' Con: Jannie Myburgh 75' (1/1)Pen: Reinhardt Gerber 6', 36' (2/3) Jannie Myburgh 56', 62' (2/2) |
Scoreboard[75] | Try: Cornell du Preez 31', 45', 59' Tiger Mangweni 67'Con: Wesley Dunlop 32', 46', 68' (3/4)Pen: Wesley Dunlop 16', 41', 50' (3/3) |
Attendance: 500 Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge |
| 14 September 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 60–19 | Griffons | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Paul Perez 11' SP Marais 14' Cornell du Preez 25' Luke Watson 37', 61', 66' George Whitehead 47' Tiger Mangweni 55' Siyanda Grey 69'Con: George Whitehead 12', 26', 38', 48', 56', 62' (6/9)Pen: George Whitehead 4' (1/1)Drop: George Whitehead (0/1) Cards: Falie Oelschig 31' to 41' |
Scoreboard[76] | Try: Hannes Snyman 44' Cameron Jacobs 50' Nicky Steyn 79'Con: Hansie Graaff 50', 80' (2/3) |
Referee: Ben Crouse |
| 21 September 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 26–26 | Pumas | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:10 | Try: Marcello Sampson 9' Tiger Mangweni 56' Luke Watson 73', 78'Con: George Whitehead 57', 74', 79' (3/4)Cards: Paul Perez 26' David Bulbring 31' to 44' |
Scoreboard[77] | Try: JW Jonker 4' Coenie van Wyk 43'Con: JC Roos 5', 44' (2/2)Pen: JC Roos 13', 17', 19', 54' (4/4)Cards: Jaco Bouwer 66' to ' |
Referee: Quinton Immelman |
| 28 September 2012 | Leopards | 20–23 | Eastern Province Kings | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Edgar Marutlulle 24' penalty try 66'Con: André Pretorius 25', 66' (2/2)Pen: André Pretorius 20', 36' (2/3) |
Scoreboard[78] | Try: Wesley Dunlop 33' Wimpie van der Walt 47'Con: Wesley Dunlop 34', 48' (2/2)Pen: Wesley Dunlop 28', 32', 42' (3/4)Cards: Darron Nell 66' to 76' |
Attendance: 500 Referee: Tiaan Jonker |
| Semi-Final | 5 October 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 50–27 | Leopards | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | |
| 19:10 | Try: Paul Perez 7', 38', 67' Luke Watson 17' Schalk Ferreira 46' Marcello Sampson 71' SP Marais 80'Con: George Whitehead 18', 47' (2/6) Wesley Dunlop 81' (1/1)Pen: George Whitehead 5', 61' (2/2) Wesley Dunlop 79' (1/1) |
Scoreboard[79] | Try: BG Uys 30' Edgar Marutlulle 44' Allister Kettledas 75'Con: André Pretorius 31', 45', 76' (3/3)Pen: André Pretorius 49' (1/2)Drop: André Pretorius 22' (1/1) |
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge |
| Final | 13 October 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 26–25 | Pumas | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | |
| 14:30 | Try: Darron Nell 38' Marcello Sampson 67'Con: George Whitehead 39' (1/1) Wesley Dunlop 68' (1/1)Pen: George Whitehead 5', 43', 49' (3/4) Wesley Dunlop 75' (1/1) |
Scoreboard[80]" | Try: RW Kember 16' Coenie van Wyk 23', 79' Jaco Bouwer 72'Con: JC Roos (0/2) Naas Olivier 79' (1/2)Pen: JC Roos 2' (1/3)Drop: JC Roos (0/1) |
Referee: Jason Jaftha |
| Promotion Play-Off | 19 October 2012 | Free State Cheetahs | 53–14 | Eastern Province Kings | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | |
| 19:10 | Try: Nico Scheepers 5' Ross Geldenhuys 12' Philip van der Walt 26' Andries Strauss 30', 50' Adriaan Strauss 56' Rayno Benjamin 66' penalty try 75'Con: Nico Scheepers 27', 31' (2/4) Sias Ebersohn (0/1) Tewis de Bruyn 57', 67', 76' (3/3)Pen: Tewis de Bruyn 62' (1/1) |
Scoreboard[81] | Try: Devin Oosthuizen 47' Shane Gates 54'Con: George Whitehead 47', 55' (2/2)Cards: Charl du Plessis 75' to 80' |
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan |
| Promotion Play-Off | 26 October 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 6–16 | Free State Cheetahs | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | |
| 19:00 | Pen: George Whitehead 5', 12' (2/2) Cards: Falie Oelschig 32' |
Scoreboard[82] | Try: Sias Ebersohn 63' Con: Nico Scheepers 64' (1/1)Pen: Sias Ebersohn (0/2) Nico Scheepers 62', 72', 78' (3/3) |
Referee: Craig Joubert |
Player statistics
The following table shows players statistics for the 2012 Currie Cup First Division season (including promotion/relegation games):
- Boela Abrahams, Thembelani Bholi, Kevin Buys, Barend Pieterse, Johan Snyman, Mzwandile Stick, Louis Strydom, Wayne Swart, Matthew Tayler-Smith, Justin van Staden and Andile Witbooi were named in the 2012 Currie Cup First Division squad, but never included in a matchday 22.
Other
In addition to the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup, the Eastern Province Kings also played one first class match against a South African Students side:[83][84]
| 19 June 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 36–19 | South African Students | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Marcello Sampson Jongi Nokwe George Whitehead Cornell du Preez Con: George Whitehead Wesley Dunlop Pen: Wesley Dunlop |
Scoreboard[83] | Try: Joe Seerane François du Toit penalty try Con: André Kemp François du Toit |
The following players appeared in the match:[84]
| Forwards | Boetie Britz • David Bulbring • Cornell du Preez • Jacques Engelbrecht • Schalk Ferreira • Hannes Franklin • Frank Herne • Darron Nell • Clint Newland • Devin Oosthuizen • André Schlechter • Wayne van Heerden | |
| Backs | Boela Abrahams • Wesley Dunlop • Tiger Mangweni • SP Marais • Jongi Nokwe • Foxy Ntleki • Falie Oelschig • Marcello Sampson • Scott van Breda • George Whitehead | |
| Coach | Alan Solomons | |
Under-21 Provincial Championship
Log
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Province Kings | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 295 | 76 | +219 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 29 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | SWD Eagles | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 179 | 123 | +56 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 20 | |
| 3 | Pumas | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 143 | 171 | −28 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 18 | |
| 4 | Griquas | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 154 | 140 | +14 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 17 | |
| 5 | Falcons | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 157 | 195 | −38 | 19 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 17 | |
| 6 | Boland Cavaliers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 111 | 194 | −83 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 7 | Griffons | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 123 | 263 | −140 | 17 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Source:
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win; 2 points for a draw; 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match.
The title play-off winner play in a promotion play-off game.
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win; 2 points for a draw; 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match.
The title play-off winner play in a promotion play-off game.
Fixtures and results
| 17 August 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 61–10 | Boland Cavaliers | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 16:30 | Try: Kayle van Zyl 7', 10', 25', 74' Renier Erasmus 17' Siviwe Soyizwapi 33' Foxy Ntleki 38' Eben Barnard 42' Shane Gates 60'Con: Kayle van Zyl 8', 11', 18', 26', 34', 43', 61', 75' (8/9) |
Scoreboard[85] | Try: Marco Mongia 68' Con: Marco Mongia 69' (1/1)Pen: Hagen Mumba 29' (1/2) |
Referee: Quinton Immelman |
| 24 August 2012 | SWD Eagles | 22–31 | Eastern Province Kings | Outeniqua Park, George | ||
| 17:05 | Try: Marno Vorster 27' Con: Franco Geldenhuys 29' (1/1)Pen: Chris Willemse 2', 23' (2/3) Franco Geldenhuys 35', 39', 76' (3/3)Cards: Shadrack Ronaldo Classsen 45' to 57' |
Scoreboard[86] | Try: Kayle van Zyl 11' Renier Erasmus 46' Shane Gates 59'Con: Kayle van Zyl 12', 60' (2/3)Pen: Kayle van Zyl 4', 19', 33', 79' (4/5) |
Referee: Daniel Fortuin |
| 1 September 2012 | Falcons | 14–46 | Eastern Province Kings | John Vorster Stadium, Nigel | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Fredericque Arafaat Kock 33' Morné du Plessis 73'Con: André Smit 34' (1/1) Rudolph Hendrik Smit 74' (1/1)Pen: André Smit (0/2) |
Scoreboard[87] | Try: Renier Erasmus 14' Siviwe Soyizwapi 30' Paul Schoeman 36' Kayle van Zyl 53' Yamkela Ngam 67' Thabo Sisusa 77' Shane Gates 79'Con: Kayle van Zyl 31' (1/4) Steven Hansel 68', 78', 80' (3/3)Pen: Kayle van Zyl 42' (1/1) |
Referee: Renier Vermeulen |
| 14 September 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 73–3 | Griffons | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 16:30 | Try: Renier Erasmus 8', 45' Brian Skosana 19' Scott van Breda 25', 66' Yamkela Ngam 37', 48', 74' Thabo Sisusa 59' Kuhle Sonkosi 62' Foxy Ntleki 78'Con: Scott van Breda 20', 26', 38', 46', 49', 60', 63', 67', 74' (9/10) Dwayne Kelly (0/1) |
Scoreboard[88] | Pen: Josua Francois de Lange 5' (1/1) Cards: Bruce Peter Scott 71' |
Referee: Gerrie de Bruin |
| 21 September 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 43–3 | Pumas | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 17:05 | Try: Kieran Goss 25' Brian Skosana 28', 35', 69' Scott van Breda 73', 79'Con: Scott van Breda 36', 80' (2/6)Pen: Scott van Breda 12', 19', 40' (3/3) |
Scoreboard[89] | Pen: Cornelius Rautenbach 44' (1/3) Cards: Ivan George Hill 21' to 31' Wayne Short 39' to 49' |
Referee: François Groenewald |
| 29 September 2012 | Griquas | 31–43 | Eastern Province Kings | Griqua Park, Kimberley | ||
| 15:30 | Try: Werner Badenhorst 23', 35', 38', 49' Johan van der Merwe 79'Con: Zandré Swartz 39' (1/3) Hendrik Johan Naudé van Biljon 50', 80' (2/2)Pen: Andries Stefanus Johannes de Wet (0/1) Hendrik Johan Naudé van Biljon (0/1) Cards: SP Wessels 32' to 42' |
Scoreboard[90] | Try: Scott van Breda 8', 47' Yamkela Ngam 66' Shane Gates 70'Con: Scott van Breda 9', 48', 67', 71' (4/4)Pen: Scott van Breda 3', 15', 29', 34', 43' (5/7) |
Referee: Daniel Fortuin |
| Semi-Final | 5 October 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 67–5 | Griquas | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | |
| 16:30 | Try: Wayven Smith 13' Siviwe Soyizwapi 20', 42' Louis Fourie 22' Yamkela Ngam 26' Dwayne Kelly 34' Dane van der Westhuyzen 53' Sinethemba Ndita 62' Brenden Olivier 70' Paul Schoeman 77'Con: Dwayne Kelly 14', 21', 35', 43', 54' (5/7) Kayle van Zyl 71', 78' (2/3)Pen: Dwayne Kelly 2' (1/3) |
Scoreboard[91] | Try: Mandla Richard Gum 38' Con: Andries Stefanus Johannes de Wet (0/1) Cards: Heindrich Johannes Momberg 54' to 64' SP Wessels 74' |
Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys |
| Final | 13 October 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 24–10 | SWD Eagles | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | |
| 12:00 | Scoreboard[92] | Referee: Daniel Fortuin |
| Promotion Play-Off | 19 October 2012 | Border Bulldogs | 21–15 | Eastern Province Kings | Buffalo City Stadium, East London | |
| 17:00 | Try: Wayne Lemley 2' Stephan Kekana 13' Dale Sabbagh 46'Con: Dale Sabbagh 3', 14', 47' (3/3)Pen: Dale Sabbagh (0/1) Cards: Stephan Deysel 31' to 42' |
Scoreboard[93] | Pen: Scott van Breda 18', 34', 42', 58', 68' (5/6) |
Referee: Quinton Immelman |
Players
The following players played during the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship Division B season:
| Forwards | Michael Aristidou • Chad Banfield • Rynier Bernardo • Joel Erasmus • Renier Erasmus • Zolani Faku • Louis Fourie • Emile John Klassen • Elrich Kock • Heinrich Leonard • Chad Matthews • Sinethemba Ndita • Brenden Olivier • Ruan Roberts • Paul Schoeman • Elandré Smit • Wayven Smith • Vukile Sofisa • Kuhle Sonkosi • Dane van der Westhuyzen • Did not play: • Darryl-Owen Bowles • Marzuq Maarman | |
| Backs | Eben Barnard • Ofentse Boloko • Shane Gates • Kieran Goss • Steven Hansel • Dwayne Kelly • Devon McDonald • Yamkela Ngam • Foxy Ntleki • Thabo Sisusa • Brian Skosana • Siviwe Soyizwapi • Scott van Breda • Marlou van Niekerk • Kayle van Zyl • Did not play: • Glenwill Lewis • Billy van Lill | |
| Coach | Robbi Kempson | |
Under-19 Provincial Championship
Log
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastern Province Kings | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 194 | 120 | +74 | 29 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 25 | Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Border Bulldogs | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 225 | 151 | +74 | 31 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 22 | |
| 3 | Falcons | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 191 | 165 | +26 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 21 | |
| 4 | Griquas | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 163 | 183 | −20 | 17 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 18 | |
| 5 | Griffons | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 163 | 175 | −12 | 21 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 17 | |
| 6 | Pumas | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 105 | 193 | −88 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
| 7 | Boland Cavaliers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 115 | 169 | −54 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Source:
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win; 2 points for a draw; 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match.
The title play-off winner play in a promotion play-off game.
Rules for classification: 4 points for a win; 2 points for a draw; 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less; 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match.
The title play-off winner play in a promotion play-off game.
Fixtures and results
| 17 August 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 25–21 | Boland Cavaliers | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 14:45 | Try: Marius le Roux 18' Conrad du Toit 25', 41' Sonwabo Majola 51' Arnold Klein 64'Con: Marlou van Niekerk (0/3) Conrad du Toit (0/2) Pen: Marlou van Niekerk (0/1) Cards: Matthew Moore 23' to 33' |
Scoreboard[94] | Try: Ryno Conradie 4', 60' Nicolin Carelse 8'Con: Riaan van Zyl 5', 9', 61' (3/3)Cards: Johannes Petrus Slabber 15' to 26' |
Referee: Francois Pretorius |
| 25 August 2012 | Border Bulldogs | 37–12 | Eastern Province Kings | Buffalo City Stadium, East London | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Lukhanyo Am 13' Riaan Herman Naudé 18' Johan Paul Wagenaar 42' Riaan Matthee 64' Pieter Nel 65'Con: Janco Truter Lehmann 14', 19', 66' (3/5)Pen: Janco Truter Lehmann 26' (1/1)Cards: Riaan Herman Naudé 52' to 63' |
Scoreboard[95] | Try: Stephan Zaayman 34' Arnold Klein 68'Con: Marlou van Niekerk 69' (1/2)Cards: Marlou van Niekerk 47' to 58' |
Referee: Dilbert November |
| 1 September 2012 | Falcons | 24–43 | Eastern Province Kings | John Vorster Stadium, Nigel | ||
| 13:30 | Try: Adriaan van der Nest 54' Estehan Visagie 71'Con: Tiaan Bronkhorst (0/1) Adriaan van der Nest 71' (1/1)Pen: Tiaan Bronkhorst 1', 7', 28', 44' (4/5) |
Scoreboard[96] | Try: Sonwabo Majola 17' Brendan Hector 19' Lihleli Xoli 22', 62' Marlou van Niekerk 58' Bart le Roux 67'Con: Marlou van Niekerk 17', 19', 22', 58', 68' (5/6)Pen: Marlou van Niekerk 5' (1/1)Cards: Marius le Roux 34' to 44' Brendan Hector 74' |
Referee: Tahla Ntshakaza |
| 14 September 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 33–13 | Griffons | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 15:00 | Try: Marlou van Niekerk 3' Lisa Banzi 7' Lihleli Xoli 28' Bennie Kitching 45' Sonwabo Majola 63'Con: Lihleli Xoli (0/1) Marlou van Niekerk 8', 29', 46', 64' (4/4)Drop: Marlou van Niekerk (0/1) |
Scoreboard[97] | Try: Dillon Jimmy Afrika 17' Con: Brenvin Bradley Marais 18' (1/1)Pen: Brenvin Bradley Marais 30', 40' (2/2)Cards: Jonick Schoeman 61' |
Referee: Dilbert November |
| 21 September 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 50–15 | Pumas | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 14:45 | Try: Jaco Bernardo 10', 12' Lisa Banzi 14', 16' Sonwabo Majola 23' Bennie Kitching 45' Marlou van Niekerk 53'Con: Marlou van Niekerk 11', 13', 15', 17', 24', 54' (6/7)Pen: Marlou van Niekerk 65' (1/1) |
Scoreboard[98] | Try: Joshua Elly Broomberg 20', 33', 49' Con: Sheldon Marius van der Berg (0/1) Jason Roux (0/1) Marchand Greyvenstein (0/1) Drop: Sheldon Marius van der Berg (0/1) |
Referee: Oregopotse Rametsi |
| 29 September 2012 | Griquas | 10–31 | Eastern Province Kings | Griqua Park, Kimberley | ||
| 14:00 | Try: Pieter Ernst Scholtz 61' Con: André Gerhard Roberts 62' (1/1)Pen: André Gerhard Roberts 3' (1/3)Cards: Dries van der Westhuizen 34' to 46' |
Scoreboard[99] | Try: Neo Mehlwana 24' Siyabonga Moabi 40' Matthew Moore 47' Sonwabo Majola 51'Con: Alex Banfield 25', 41', 52' (3/3) Lisa Banzi 48' (1/1)Pen: Alex Banfield 35' (1/2)Cards: Armand van Rooyen 34' to 46' |
Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys |
| Semi-Final | 5 October 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 27–16 | Griquas | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | |
| 14:30 | Try: Lisa Banzi 40' Bart le Roux 46' Aidon Davis 60' Brendan Hector 62'Con: Alex Banfield 47', 61' (2/4)Pen: Alex Banfield 55' (1/3)Cards: Bart le Roux 64' |
Scoreboard[100] | Try: Kevin Pretorius 28' Curtley Duwayne Kiewiet 69'Con: André Gerhard Roberts (0/2) Pen: André Gerhard Roberts 33', 53' (2/4)Cards: Mualaba Mukendi 64' |
Referee: Ricus van der Hoven |
| Final | 13 October 2012 | Eastern Province Kings | 17–34 | Border Bulldogs | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | |
| 10:00 | Try: Marlou van Niekerk 5' Aidon Davis 57'Con: Marlou van Niekerk 6', 58' (2/2)Pen: Marlou van Niekerk 43' (1/1)Cards: Lihleli Xoli 35' to 45' |
Scoreboard[101] | Try: Angus Cleophas 29', 66' Aubrey Faul 50'Con: Janco Truter Lehmann 30', 67' (2/3)Pen: Janco Truter Lehmann 24', 26', 45', 47', 68' (5/5) |
Referee: Jaco Kotze |
Players
The following players played during the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship Division B season:
| Forwards | Aidon Davis • Christo de Villiers • Armand du Preez • Ivan-John du Preez • Brendan Hector • Bennie Kitching • Arnold Klein • Luxolo Koza • Bart le Roux • Marius le Roux • Lyle Lombard • Bantu Mene • Matthew Moore • Msimelelo Innocent Mrwebi • Madlenkosi Sam • Arno Stander • Didier Tisson • Armand van Rooyen • Corrie van Zyl • Chadley Wenn • Stephan Zaayman • Did not play: • Jonathan Ford • Frans Antonie Gerber | |
| Backs | Alex Banfield • Lisa Banzi • Jaco Bernardo • Andrew Peter Burkett • Kirwan Caesar • Conrad du Toit • Leandré Ebersöhn • Ayanda Hanabe • Xavier Isaacs • Enrico Koester • Sonwabo Majola • Neo Mehlwana • Siyabonga Moabi • Zuko Ndlela • Sergeal Petersen • JC Pittaway • Sinethemba Skelem • Marlou van Niekerk • Lihleli Xoli • Did not play: • Danie le Roux | |
| Coach | Ryan Felix | |
Southern Kings
Fixtures and results
The Southern Kings played in several pre-season friendlies against other Super Rugby franchises.
| 28 January 2012 | Southern Kings | 20–33 | Cheetahs | Buffalo City Stadium, East London | ||
| 17:00 | Try: Vuyo Mbotho Con: Elric van Vuuren Pen: Elric van Vuuren Cards: Ntando Kebe Frans Laatz Marius Visser Johan Herbst |
Report | Try: Rocco Jansen Dusty Noble Piet van Zyl Sias Ebersohn Willie le Roux Con: Johan Goosen Sias Ebersohn |
Referee: Joey Salmans |
| 4 February 2012 | Southern Kings | 12–16 | Bulls | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 17:30 | Try: Mzwandile Stick Luke Watson Con: Louis Strydom Cards: Jean Cook Sampie Mastriet |
Report | Pen: Louis Fouché Drop: Louis Fouché Cards: Jean Cook |
Referee: Stuart Berry |
| 11 February 2012 | Southern Kings | 13–38 | Stormers | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 17:00 | Try: Norman Nelson Con: Falie Oelschig Pen: Falie Oelschig |
Report | Try: Joe Pietersen Jean de Villiers Gio Aplon Nick Köster Siya Kolisi Burton Francis Con: Gary van Aswegen Joe Pietersen |
Referee: Lourens van der Merwe |
| 14 February 2012 | Southern Kings | 0–88 | Lions | Outeniqua Park, George | ||
| 18:30 | Report | Try: Derick Minnie Deon van Rensburg Cobus Grobbelaar Elton Jantjies Callie Visagie Pat Cilliers Hendrik Roodt James Kamana penalty try Con: Elton Jantjies |
Referee: Marius Jonker |
| 17 February 2012 | Southern Kings | 13–38 | Sharks | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | ||
| 19:00 | Try: Boetie Britz Con: Earl Rose Pen: Falie Oelschig |
Try: Odwa Ndungane Ryan Kankowski Riaan Viljoen Keegan Daniel Paul Jordaan Con: Patrick Lambie Cards: Keegan Daniel |
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan |
Awards
SARU Awards
The Kings received the following nominations for the SARU awards:[102]
| Award | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Team of the Year | Eastern Province Kings | Nominated |
| Coach of the Year | Alan Solomons | Nominated |
| Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year | Paul Perez | Nominated |
| Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year | Luke Watson | Nominated |
EP Kings Awards
The following awards were given to players for the 2012 season:[31]
| Award | Player |
|---|---|
| Player of the Year | Tiger Mangweni |
| Media Player of the Year | Paul Perez |
| Most Valuable Player | Tiger Mangweni |
| Try of the Year | Paul Perez (v Griffons) |
| Rookie of the Year | Cornell du Preez |
| Most Promising Player | Rynier Bernardo |
| U21 Player of the Year | Shane Gates |
| U19 Player of the Year | Lihleli Xoli |
See also
References
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- 1 2 "De Wet Barry calls it a day". sport24.co.za. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- 1 2 "Earl Rose set for Kings debut". sport24.co.za. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 "Southern Kings vs Blue Bulls". rugbysearch.co.za. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
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