2012 Eastern Province Kings season

October 2022 2012 Eastern Province Kings season background:#ccf; background:#ddf; 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 1stChampions 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.http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2011-12/rugby/story/157080.html Biarritz appeal one-match stadium ban ESPN Scrum 6 January 2012 25 September 2012 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.http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/De-Wet-Barry-calls-it-a-day-20120118 De Wet Barry calls it a day sport24.co.za 2012-01-19 2012-01-19 25 January 2012: Earl Rose joins the Kings on a trial basis.http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Earl-Rose-set-for-Kings-debut-20120124 Earl Rose set for Kings debut sport24.co.za 2012-01-24 2012-01-25 Zane Killian also joins the Kings on a short-term loan deal.http://www.rugbysearch.co.za/2012/southern-kings-vs-blue-bulls/ Southern Kings vs Blue Bulls rugbysearch.co.za 2012-01-31 2012-01-31 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. 6 February 2012: Paul Perez is denied a visa for his move to Castres Olympique.http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2012/02/16/1285848-le-samoan-james-so-oailo-s-est-engage-a-castres.html Le Samoan James So'oialo s'est engagé à Castres La Dépêche du Midi 2012-02-06 2012-03-29 French 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.http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2012/02/20/SK/17/mgkings.html https://archive.today/20121128195655/http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2012/02/20/SK/17/mgkings.html dead 28 November 2012 Kings wys Sharks waar om te werskaf Die Burger 20 February 2012 25 September 2012 Green, Michael Afrikaans http://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/Luke-drie-maande-op-krukkelys-Rose-moet-weer-rugbytuiste-soek-20120221 Luke drie maande op krukkelys; Rose moet weer rugbytuiste soek beeld.com 2012-02-21 2012-01-22 Afrikaans 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.http://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/Buys-dalk-gou-vir-Kings-op-veld-20120305 Buys dalk gou vir Kings op veld beeld.com 2012-03-06 2012-03-06 Afrikaans 29 March 2012: Prop Wayne Swart joins the Kings until the end of the season.http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/03/29/GO/24/oosKings2.html Stut-probleem van die Kings met Swart opgelos Die Son 2012-03-29 2012-03-29 Afrikaans https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023648/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/03/29/GO/24/oosKings2.html 4 March 2016 dead 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.http://www.metronewspaper.co.za/2012/04/12/matt-sexton-to-join-ep-kings/ Matt Sexton to join EP Kings metronewspaper.co.za 2012-04-12 2012-04-12 16 April 2012: Boela Abrahams rejoins the Kings on a two-year deal following a short spell at Maties in the Varsity Cup.http://www.easternprovincerugby.com/news/kings-welcome-back-boela-abrahams Kings welcome back Boela easternprovincerugby.com 2012-04-16 2012-04-17http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/04/17/GO/24/spt-eepee.html Boela terug by Kings Die Son 2012-04-17 2012-04-17 Afrikaans dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023711/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/04/17/GO/24/spt-eepee.html 4 March 2016 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.http://mype.co.za/new/2012/04/cycle-of-injuries-moves-to-ep-kings-props/ Cycle of Injuries Moves to EP Kings Props mype.co.za 2012-04-17 2012-04-17 15 May 2012: Fly-half Monty Dumond is released by the Kings.http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/05/15/GO/21/oosKings.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023727/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/05/15/GO/21/oosKings.html dead 2016-03-04 Kings groet Dumond Die Son 2012-05-15 2012-05-15 29 May 2012: The Kings sign scrum-half Scott Mathie from the Sale Sharks.http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/news/1279944-Mathie-signs-with-Kings Mathie signs with Kings worldartists.co.za 2012-05-29 2012-05-29 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120601002823/http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/news/1279944-Mathie-signs-with-Kings 1 June 2012 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.http://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/Kings-gaps-n-Blou-Bul-20120604 Kings gaps 'n Blou Bul Beeld 2012-06-05 2012-06-05 Afrikaans Winger Paul Perez makes his debut for Samoa in the 2012 IRB Pacific Nations Cup.http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match=12586/index.html Samoa v Tonga International Rugby Board 2012-06-05 2012-06-05 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120624233007/http://www.irb.com/pacificnationscup/matches/match%3D12586/index.html 24 June 2012 6 June 2012: Winger Michael Killian also announces that he is returning to the Kings for the 2012 Currie Cup First Division season.http://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/Killian-op-pad-terug-Baai-toe-20120606 Killian op pad terug Baai toe Beeld 2012-06-06 2012-06-07 Afrikaans 16 June 2012: Prop Schalk Ferreira joins the Kings for 2 months on a trial basis.http://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/Ferreira-sak-reeds-by-Kings-en-Blaauw-dalk-ook-op-pad-Baai-toe-20120615 Ferreira sak reeds by Kings en Blaauw dalk ook op pad Baai toe beeld.com 2012-01-15 2012-06-18 Afrikaans 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.11761 Eastern Province Kings 1241 2012 ABSA Currie Cup First Div 3 June 2016 18 July 2012: Loose-forward Thabo Mamojele is included in a 25-man squad for the game against Border Bulldogs.http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Super15/Sexton-hopeful-for-Kings-20120717 Sexton hopeful for Kings Sport24 2012-07-18 2012-07-18 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.http://sport.iafrica.com/rugby/news/811483.html WP flyhalf heading to Kings iAfrica Sport 16 August 2012 16 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061631/http://sport.iafrica.com/rugby/news/811483.html 21 September 2013 dead 5 September 2012: Lock Johan Snyman signs a contract with Welsh team Scarlets for the 2012–13 season.http://www.scarlets.co.uk/eng/news/5155.php Scarlets push forward with another key signing adding power to front five Scarlets 5 September 2012 5 September 2012 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.http://www.dispatch.co.za/kings-expect-tough-derby-with-bulldogs/ Kings expect tough derby with Bulldogs Dispatch Online 7 September 2012 12 September 2012 Reeves, Alvin 25 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120925004117/http://www.dispatch.co.za/kings-expect-tough-derby-with-bulldogs/ dead 12 September 2012: Lock Steven Sykes signed with the Kings for the 2013 Super Rugby season.http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/clients/638638-Steven-Sykes worldartists.co.za – Steven Sykes profile worldartists.co.za 12 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120521101800/http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/clients/638638-Steven-Sykes 21 May 2012 13 September 2012: Cheetahs centre Andries Strauss also signed a two-year contract with the Kings for 2013.http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=36451 Southern Kings snap up Strauss for Super Rugby rugbyweek.com 13 September 2012 13 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120919225504/http://rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=36451 19 September 2012 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.http://ewn.co.za/2012/10/03/Kings-to-make-three-signings Kings to make three signings EWN Sport 3 October 2012 3 October 2012 10 October 2012: Hooker Frank Herne signed a deal to move to the Pumas.http://www.suparugby.com/pages/Default.asp?More=%20-%2010%20October%202012&FeatureID=19957&SectionID=39 Groot haker-skuiwe by Pumas SupaRugby 10 October 2012 10 October 2012 Bester, André Afrikaans 13 October 2012: The Kings are crowned 2012 Currie Cup First Division champions, beating the Pumas 26 – 25 in the final.http://www.rugby365.com/article/50120-kings-clinch-pe-thriller Kings clinch PE thriller rugby365.com 13 October 2012 13 October 2012 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.http://www.supersport.com/rugby/currie-cup/news/121026/Cheetahs_seal_Kings_fate Cheetahs seal Kings' fate SuperSport 29 October 2012 29 October 2012 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.http://www.peherald.com/news/article/9614 Mangweni scoops coveted Kings awards PE Herald 29 October 2012 29 October 2012 Byron, George https://web.archive.org/web/20150924070526/http://www.peherald.com/news/article/9614 24 September 2015 usurped 29 October 2012: Fly-half Louis Strydom joins the Griffons for 2013.http://www.suparugby.com/pages/Default.asp?More=%20-%2029%20Oktober%202012&FeatureID=20014&SectionID=41 Strydom kom terug huis toe SupaRugby 29 October 2012 29 October 2012 Clint Newland and André Schlechter also leave the Kings.http://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/OP-Kings-dalk-een-van-hul-angels-kwyt-20121029 OP-Kings dalk een van hul angels kwyt Media24 Beeld 29 October 2012 29 October 2012 Green, Michael Afrikaans 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,http://www.peherald.com/news/article/9637 New Kings signings arrive in PE 30 October 2012 PE Herald 30 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20141012102433/http://www.peherald.com/news/article/9637 12 October 2014 usurped while Eusebio Guiñazú also joined the Kings.http://www.peherald.com/news/article/9775 Southern Kings hook another big fish with Guinazu PE Herald 5 November 2012 5 November 2012 French https://web.archive.org/web/20141012102218/http://www.peherald.com/news/article/9775 12 October 2014 usurped 5 November 2012: The Kings sign even more players, with front-rowers Ross Geldenhuys and Edgar Marutlulle (on loan the Leopards) signing up. 8 November 2012: The Kings will sign a second player on loan from the Leopards, Kenyan loose-forward Daniel Adongo.http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/11/08/GO/21/oosKeniaan.html Só lyk king van Kenia – Luiperds leen Adongo, sê Watson Media24 Die Son 8 November 2012 8 November 2012 Silke, Norman Afrikaans https://web.archive.org/web/20121111032728/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/11/08/GO/21/oosKeniaan.html 11 November 2012 dead 13 November 2012: Former Cheetahs winger Jongi Nokwe is named in a Cheetahs extended playing squad in preparation for the 2013 Super Rugby season.http://www.fscheetahs.co.za/News.aspx?newsid=2023 Media Verklaring Cheetahs 13 November 2012 13 November 2012 Afrikaans 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.http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/11/26/B1/27/kortesMaandag26.html https://archive.today/20121205221141/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/11/26/B1/27/kortesMaandag26.html dead 5 December 2012 24 uur Media24 Beeld 26 November 2012 26 November 2012 Green, Michael Centre Ronnie Cooke is another new name included in the team.http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/news/1473415-Cooke-signs-with-Kings Cooke Signs With Kings World Artists 27 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20140606205503/http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/news/1473415-Cooke-signs-with-Kings 6 June 2014 dead However, Eusebio Guiñazú is not included as he joined English team Bath instead. 26 November 2012: Hooker Bobby Dyer joins club team Despatch.http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2012/11/23/KS/21/oosDeBomb.html Met College Rovers in G'skapsbeker – d'spatch in taai groep Media24 Die Son 26 November 2012 26 November 2012 Francois de Wet dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150622024654/http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dieburger/2012/11/23/KS/21/oosDeBomb.html 22 June 2015 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.http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/11/27/GO/22/oosAdongo.html Southern Kings kry Keniaan by Media24 Die Son 27 November 2012 27 November 2012 Wippenaar, Werner https://web.archive.org/web/20140307214249/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2012/11/27/GO/22/oosAdongo.html 7 March 2014 dead 11 December 2012: Anele Pamba resigns as Kings CEO and is replaced by Charl Crous on an interim basis.http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Shock-after-EP-Kings-CEO-quits-20121211 Shock after Kings CEO quits Sport24 11 December 2012 31 December 2012 17 December 2012: The Kings sign French hooker Virgile Lacombe.http://www.rugby365.com/article/51195-kings-snap-up-french-hooker Kings snap up French hooker Rugby365.com 17 December 2012 31 December 2012 30 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121230192812/http://www.rugby365.com/article/51195-kings-snap-up-french-hooker dead Players Player movements Before the 2012 Vodacom Cup season Before the 2012 Vodacom Cup seasonIn/outPositionPlayer nameFrom/to In PR Dexter Fahey NMMU Madibaz In PR Lizo Gqoboka Eastern Province Kings Academyhttp://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/OP-akademie-lewer-agt-spelers-vir-Kings-groep-20111123 OP-akademie lewer agt spelers vir Kings-groep beeld.com 2011-11-24 2011-11-24 Afrikaans In PR Elrich Kock Eastern Province Kings Academy In PR Thabiso Mngomezulu Eastern Province Kings Academy In PR Brenden Olivier Eastern Province Kings Academy In PR Wayne Swart Golden Lions In LK Rynier Bernardo Eastern Province Kings Academy In LK David Bulbring Golden Lions In LK Johan Snyman Golden Lions In FL Thembelani Bholi Eastern Province Kings Academy In N8 Cornell du Preez Leopards In N8 Siya Mangaliso Eastern Province Kings Academy In SH Reynier van Rooyen Eastern Province Kings Academy In FH Shane Gates Eastern Province Kings Academy In FH Andile Witbooi Eastern Province Kings Academy 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 Narbonnehttp://www.volksblad.com/Sport/Rugby/Kings-pos-Ronnie-Ross-na-NS-20111102-2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406091134/http://www.volksblad.com/Sport/Rugby/Kings-pos-Ronnie-Ross-na-NS-20111102-2 dead 2012-04-06 Kings pos Ronnie; Ross na NS volksblad.com 2011-11-02 2011-11-07 Afrikaans http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/news/1093240-Ronnie-Uys-off-to-France https://web.archive.org/web/20111121042204/http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/news/1093240-Ronnie-Uys-off-to-France dead 2011-11-21 Ronnie Uys off to France worldartists.co.za 2011-11-11 2011-11-14 Out PR Riaan Vermeulen Released Out HK Jaco Fourie Released Out LK Nolan Clark Boland Cavaliers Out LK Rory Duncan Retiredhttp://www.volksblad.com/Sport/Rugby/Gordyn-val-oor-Duncan-20111103-2 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406091247/http://www.volksblad.com/Sport/Rugby/Gordyn-val-oor-Duncan-20111103-2 dead 2012-04-06 Gordyn val oor Duncan volksblad.com 2011-11-03 2011-11-07 Afrikaans Out LK Ross Kennedy Crusadershttp://www.dieburger.com/Sport/Rugby/Blitsige-Nokwe-terug-in-Oos-Kaap-20111111-2 Nokwe kry Kings-kontrak diebuger.com 2011-11-12 2011-11-12 Afrikaans Out SH Boela Abrahams Matieshttp://www.worldartists.co.za/page/clients/Scrum_half/1042560-Boela-Abrahams Boela Abrahams worldartists.co.za 2011-09-14 2012-01-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20120320234535/http://www.worldartists.co.za/page/clients/Scrum_half/1042560-Boela-Abrahams 20 March 2012 dead Out SH Jacques Coetzee Griquashttp://www.griquasrugby.co.za/component/content/article/43-main/318-roodt-weg-b-y-gwk-griekwas-maar-daars-goeie-nuus-ook Griekwas verloor Roodt – maar daar's goeie nuus ook griquasrugby.co.za 2011-09-14 2011-09-19 Afrikaans https://web.archive.org/web/20111016022916/http://www.griquasrugby.co.za/component/content/article/43-main/318-roodt-weg-b-y-gwk-griekwas-maar-daars-goeie-nuus-ook 16 October 2011 dead Out SH Marlon Lewis Despatch Rugby Clubhttp://www.volksblad.com/Sport/Rugby/VS-slot-en-senter-van-Shimlas-speel-vir-Despatch-20120116 VS-slot en senter van Shimlas speel vir Despatch volksblad.com 2012-01-16 2012-01-16 Afrikaans Out FH Jaco van Schalkwyk Despatch Rugby Club Out CE De Wet Barry Retired Out WG Milo Nqoro Released Short-term dealsIn/outPositionPlayer nameFrom/to In PR Kevin Buys Golden Lions (trial) In PR Zane Killian Falcons (loan) In SH Dustin Jinka Blue Bulls (trial) In FH Earl Rose Griquas (trial) In CE Brian Skosana Sydney Roosters (trial) Out PR Zane Killian Falcons (loan finished) Out SH Dustin Jinka Released (trial finished) Out FH Earl Rose Released (trial finished) Out WG Paul Perez Samoa sevens team Before the 2012 Currie Cup season Before the 2012 Currie Cup seasonIn/outPositionPlayer nameFrom/to In PR Charl du Plessis Boland Cavaliers In PR Schalk Ferreira Western Province In FL Thabo Mamojele Leopards In FL Wimpie van der Walt ITA San Gregorio In SH Scott Mathie ENG Sale Sharks In FH Wesley Dunlop Blue Bulls In WG Michael Killian Lions In WG Siviwe Soyizwapi Eastern Province Kings Academy Out FH Monty Dumond Despatch Rugby Clubhttp://www.suparugby.com/pages/Default.asp?More=%20-%2015%20September%202012&FeatureID=19865&SectionID=201 Despatch druk twaalf suparugby.com 15 September 2012 15 September 2012 Afrikaans After the 2012 Currie Cup season After the 2012 Currie Cup seasonIn/outPositionPlayer nameFrom/to In PR Ross Geldenhuys Free State Cheetahs In PR Eusebio Guiñazú WAL Toulouse In HK Bandise Maku Golden Lions In HK Edgar Marutlulle Leopards In LK Samora Fihlani Border Bulldogs In LK Steven Sykes Sharks In SH Nicolás Vergallo WAL Toulouse In SH Shaun Venter Pumas In FH Demetri Catrakilis Western Province In CE Waylon Murray Lions In CE Andries Strauss Cheetahs In FB Ntabeni Dukisa Border Bulldogs In FB Hadleigh Parkes Blues y Out PR Clint Newland Released Out PR André Schlechter Released Out HK Frank Herne Pumas Out LK Johan Snyman WAL Scarlets Out SH Danie Faasen UP Tuks Out FH Louis Strydom Griffons Out WG Jongi Nokwe Free State Cheetahs 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. Eastern Province Kings transfers 2011/12 Pos 2011 Currie Cup Movements 2012 Vodacom Cup Movements 2012 Currie Cup PR Jaco EngelsSphephelo Mayaba (did not play)Thabiso Mngomezulu (did not play)Clint NewlandPhumlani Nodikida (did not play)André SchlechterRonnie UysRiaan Vermeulen Kevin Buys (from Golden Lions) Dexter Fahey (from NMMU Madibaz) Lizo Gqoboka (from EP Kings Academy) Elrich Kock (from EP Kings Academy) Brenden Olivier (from EP Kings Academy) Wayne Swart (from Golden Lions) Phumlani Nodikida (released) Ronnie Uys (to FRA Narbonne) Riaan Vermeulen (released)http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2011/11/24/GO/28/oosKings1.html Afrigter het 2012 se Kings beeld.com 2011-11-24 2012-07-15 Afrikaans https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023534/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2011/11/24/GO/28/oosKings1.html 4 March 2016 dead Kevin BuysJaco EngelsDexter FaheyLizo GqobokaElrich KockSphephelo Mayaba (did not play)Thabiso Mngomezulu (did not play)Clint NewlandBrenden OlivierAndré SchlechterWayne Swart Charl du Plessis (from Boland Cavaliers) Schalk Ferreira (on trial from Western Province) Dexter Fahey (not included in squad) Elrich Kock (not included in squad) Sphephelo Mayaba (not included in squad) Thabiso Mngomezulu (not included in squad) Brenden Olivier (not included in squad) Kevin Buys (did not play)Charl du PlessisJaco EngelsSchalk Ferreira (trial)Lizo GqobokaClint NewlandAndré SchlechterWayne Swart (did not play) HK Bobby DyerJaco Fourie (did not play)Hannes FranklinFrank Herne Jaco Fourie (released) Bobby DyerHannes FranklinFrank Herne Bobby DyerHannes FranklinFrank Herne LK Nolan Clark (did not play)Rory Duncan (did not play)Ross KennedyDarron NellBarend PieterseWayne van Heerden Rynier Bernardo (from EP Kings Academy) David Bulbring (from Golden Lions) Johan Snyman (from Golden Lions) Nolan Clark (to Boland Cavaliers)http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2011/10/27/OS/24/skoosjongi-B1-01.html Jongi se loopbaan dalk weer op koers beeld.com 2011-10-27 2012-07-15 Afrikaans https://web.archive.org/web/20160325034248/http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/2011/10/27/OS/24/skoosjongi-B1-01.html 25 March 2016 dead Rory Duncan (retired) Ross Kennedy (to Crusaders y) Rynier BernardoDavid BulbringDarron NellBarend Pieterse (did not play)Johan SnymanWayne van Heerden Rynier BernardoDavid BulbringDarron NellBarend Pieterse (did not play)Johan Snyman (did not play)Wayne van Heerden FL Boetie BritzMpho MbiyozoDevin OosthuizenJacques Potgieter Cornell du Preez (from Leopards) Jacques Potgieter (to Blue Bulls)http://www.thebulls.co.za/article.aspx?artid=427954 Potgieter to stomp with the Vodacom Bulls thebulls.co.za 2011-08-03 2012-06-27 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120328113448/http://www.thebulls.co.za/article.aspx?artid=427954 28 March 2012 Boetie BritzCornell du PreezMpho MbiyozoDevin Oosthuizen Thabo Mamojele (from Leopards) Wimpie van der Walt (from ITA San Gregorio) Boetie BritzCornell du PreezThabo MamojeleMpho MbiyozoDevin OosthuizenWimpie van der Walt N8 Jacques EngelbrechtLuke Watson Thembelani Bholi (from EP Kings Academy) Thembelani Bholi (did not play)Jacques EngelbrechtLuke Watson (did not play) Thembelani Bholi (did not play)Jacques EngelbrechtLuke Watson SH Boela AbrahamsJacques CoetzeeDanie FaasenMarlon Lewis (did not play)Gerrie Odendaal (did not play)Falie Oelschig Reynier van Rooyen (from EP Kings Academy) Jacques Coetzee (to Griquas) Marlon Lewis (released) Gerrie Odendaal (retired) Boela AbrahamsDanie FaasenFalie OelschigReynier van Rooyen Scott Mathie (from ENG Sale Sharks) Boela Abrahams (did not play)Danie FaasenScott MathieFalie OelschigReynier van Rooyen FH Monty Dumond (out on loan)Shane Gates (not in squad)Louis StrydomJaco van SchalkwykGeorge Whitehead Justin van Staden (from Pumas Academy) Jaco van Schalkwyk (released) Monty DumondShane GatesLouis Strydom (did not play)Justin van StadenGeorge Whitehead (not in squad) Wesley Dunlop (from Blue Bulls) Monty Dumond (released) Wesley DunlopShane GatesLouis Strydom (did not play)Justin van Staden (did not play)George Whitehead CE De Wet Barry (did not play)Jaco BekkerSiyanda GreyMorgan Newman (loan)Wayne StevensMatthew Tayler-Smith Steven Hansel (from EP Kings Academy) Foxy Ntleki (from EP Kings Academy) Scott van Breda (from EP Kings Academy) De Wet Barry (retired) Morgan Newman (loan finished) Jaco Bekker (did not play)Siyanda Grey (did not play)Steven HanselFoxy NtlekiWayne StevensMatthew Tayler-SmithScott van Breda Jaco Bekker (not included in squad) Steven Hansel (not included in squad) Siyanda GreyFoxy NtlekiWayne StevensMatthew Tayler-Smith (did not play)Scott van Breda WG Joe Breytenbach (trial)Norman NelsonMilo Nqoro (did not play)Paul Perez (did not play)Marcello SampsonAndile Witbooi Jongi Nokwe (from Free State Cheetahs) Joe Breytenbach (trial finished) Milo Nqoro (released) Norman NelsonJongi NokwePaul Perez (not in squad)Marcello SampsonAndile Witbooi Michael Killian (from Lions)http://www.beeld.com/Sport/Rugby/Killian-kort-na-koms-gekies-20120703 Killian kort ná koms gekies Beeld 2012-07-03 2012-07-04 Afrikaans Michael KillianNorman NelsonJongi NokwePaul PerezMarcello SampsonSiviwe SoyizwapiAndile Witbooi (did not play) FB Tiger MangweniSP MaraisMzwandile Stick Kieran Goss (from Sharks Academy) Kieran GossTiger MangweniSP MaraisMzwandile Stick (did not play) Kieran Goss (not included in squad) Tiger MangweniSP MaraisMzwandile Stick (did not play) Vodacom Cup Log Southern EAS Fixtures and results 9 March 2012 15:10 Pampas XV 26–34 Scoreboard103661 11481 11501 1211 Pampas XV 26 34 Eastern Province Kings 9 March 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Ramiro Moyano 2 Lisandro Gomez Lopez 16 Santiago González Iglesias 3 17 (2/2) Santiago González Iglesias 15 24 46 69 (4/4) Nahuel Lobo 66 75 Jacques Engelbrecht 20 Shane Gates 39 Boetie Britz 55 67 Falie Oelschig 40 (1/4) Falie Oelschig 12 30 33 48 (4/6) Scott van Breda (0/1) A.F. Markötter Stadium 500 Stuart Berry 16 March 2012 19:00 Eastern Province Kings 40–23 Scoreboard103741 11501 11461 1211 Eastern Province Kings 40 23 Border Bulldogs 16 March 2012 15 November 2016 Border Bulldogs Hannes Franklin 32 Scott van Breda 36 Danie Faasen 68 Kieran Goss 76 Falie Oelschig 33 37 (2/2) Justin van Staden 69 77 (2/2) Falie Oelschig 10 12 (2/3) Justin van Staden 60 65 (2/3) Shane Gates 0 47 Clinton Koen 71 Dale Sabbagh (0/1) Ntabeni Dukisa 16 26 34 39 47 (5/7) Logan Basson 28 (1/1) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 2,000 Quinton Immelman 24 March 2012 16:00 Western Province 30–25 Scoreboard103791 11421 11501 1211 DHL Western Province 30 25 Eastern Province Kings 24 March 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Ederies Arendse 14 JP du Plessis 81 Demetri Catrakilis 82 (1/2) Demetri Catrakilis 30 34 58 64 68 72 (6/7) Andile Witbooi 5 Scott van Breda 25 Justin van Staden (0/2) Justin van Staden 17 22 (2/3) Scott van Breda 43 50 (2/2) Justin van Staden 31 (1/2) City Park Stadium Pro Legoete 30 March 2012 19:10 Eastern Province Kings 36–22 Scoreboard103881 11501 11441 1211 Eastern Province Kings 36 22 Toyota Free State XV 30 March 2012 15 November 2016 Free State Cheetahs Boetie Britz 19 Andile Witbooi 27 72 Jacques Engelbrecht 39 Scott van Breda (0/2) Falie Oelschig 40 73 (2/2) Scott van Breda 13 36 (2/2) Falie Oelschig 46 63 (2/2) Justin van Staden 76 Philip Burger 9 Marcel van der Merwe 59 Elandré Huggett 77 Riaan Smit 10 60 (2/3) Riaan Smit (0/1) Riaan Smit 16 (1/1) Armandt Koster 45 55 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Christie du Preez 13 April 2011 19:00 SWD Eagles 25–27 Scoreboard103981 11451 11501 1211 SWD Eagles 25 27 Eastern Province Kings 13 April 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Kempie Rautenbach 10 Mzo Dyantyi 54 Clinton Wagman 75 Raynor Becker 11 76 (2/3) Raynor Becker 16 49 (2/5) Cecil Dumond (0/1) Norman Nelson 44 Frank Herne 79 Justin van Staden 45 (1/1) Falie Oelschig (0/1) Justin van Staden 7 30 35 42 57 (5/5) Shane Gates (0/1) Outeniqua Park 21 April 2011 Sharks XV 28–18 Scoreboard104061 11471 11501 1211 Sharks XV 28 18 Eastern Province Kings 21 April 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Tera Mtembu 4 32 Brynard Stander 18 Gouws Prinsloo 5 19 (2/3) Gouws Prinsloo 70 74 81 (3/3) Cobus Reinach 36 47 Scott van Breda 37 Darron Nell 46 Justin van Staden 38 (1/1) Scott van Breda (0/1) Scott van Breda 43 72 (2/3) Kings Park Stadium 27 April 2012 15:00 Eastern Province Kings 29–24 Scoreboard104131 11501 11431 1211 Eastern Province Kings 29 24 Regent Boland Kavaliers 27 April 2012 15 November 2016 Boland Cavaliers Jongi Nokwe 12 Scott van Breda 21 Marcello Sampson 38 Justin van Staden 22 (1/3) Justin van Staden 5 28 30 46 (4/4) Siviwe Magaba 34 Franzel September 42 Johnathan Francke 77 Elgar Watts 35 43 78 (3/3) Elgar Watts 8 (1/4) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Rasta Rasivhenge 4 May 2012 19:10 Quarter Final Pumas 30–19 Scoreboard111401 11371 11501 1211 Ford Pumas 30 19 Eastern Province Kings 4 May 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Ashley Buys 2 Torsten van Jaarsveld 12 Jaco Bouwer 19 Corné Fourie 49 JC Roos 3 50 (2/4) JC Roos 44 69 (2/2) JC Roos (0/1) Renaldo Bothma 38 48 SP Marais 46 Justin van Staden 47 (1/1) Justin van Staden 9 22 39 53 (4/8) Mbombela Stadium Rasta Rasivhenge Player statistics The following table shows players statistics for the 2012 Vodacom Cup season: Player Statistics – 2012 Vodacom CupPlayerStartsUsed SubUnused SubPointsTriesConsPensDGsYCRC 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 EPK Fixtures and results 29 June 2012 15:00 Boland Cavaliers 20–25 Scoreboard105011 11781 11761 1241 Regent Boland Kavaliers 20 25 Eastern Province Kings 29 June 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Jacquin Jansen 19 42 Elgar Watts 19 43 (2/2) Elgar Watts 64 (1/1) Ricardo Croy 82 (1/1) George Whitehead 12 Cornell du Preez 32 SP Marais 69 George Whitehead 13 (1/2) Wesley Dunlop 70 (1/1) George Whitehead 5 (1/3) Wesley Dunlop 78 (1/1) Wesley Dunlop (0/1) Boland Stadium Jason Jaftha 6 July 2012 19:00 Eastern Province Kings 38–15 Scoreboard105061 11761 11771 1241 Eastern Province Kings 38 15 SWD Eagles 6 July 2012 15 November 2016 SWD Eagles Wimpie van der Walt 43 SP Marais 45 Cornell du Preez 51 George Whitehead 64 George Whitehead 46 52 65 (3/4) George Whitehead 13 17 31 40 (4/4) Alshaun Bock 35 Deroy Rhoode 73 Kurt Coleman 74 (1/2) Kurt Coleman 6 (1/2) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Rasta Rashivenga 14 July 2012 15:00 Falcons 20–37 Scoreboard105111 11791 11761 1241 Valke 20 37 Eastern Province Kings 14 July 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Reg Muller 40 JW Bell 55 Uzair Cassiem 63 Karlo Aspeling 64 (1/3) Karlo Aspeling 25 (1/2) Arno Poley (0/1) Hannes Ludik 17 28 Michael Killian 18 Clint Newland 28 Jongi Nokwe 37 Lizo Gqoboka 49 George Whitehead 19 29 38 49 (4/4) George Whitehead 2 (1/1) Wesley Dunlop 71 79 (2/2) Hannes Franklin 61 71 Barnard Stadium 300 Stuart Berry 20 July 2012 19:10 Eastern Province Kings 56–5 Scoreboard105161 11761 11751 1241 Eastern Province Kings 56 5 Border Bulldogs 20 July 2012 15 November 2016 Border Bulldogs Luke Watson 11 47 Wayne Stevens 22 Wayne van Heerden 38 58 SP Marais 53 Scott van Breda 61 Penalty try 80 Wesley Dunlop 12 23 39 48 54 59 62 (7/7) George Whitehead 81 (1/1) Gareth Krause 25 Ntabeni Dukisa (0/1) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 3,000 Quinton Immelman 28 July 2012 15:00 Griffons 10–34 Scoreboard105201 11801 11761 1241 Griffons 10 34 Eastern Province Kings 28 July 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Nicky Steyn 55 Francois Uys 72 Reinhardt Erwee (0/2) Hansie Graaff 63 73 Marcello Sampson 19 Thabo Mamojele 22 George Whitehead 30 Tiger Mangweni 51 George Whitehead 20 23 31 52 (4/4) George Whitehead 9 41 (2/3) North West Stadium Pro Legoete 3 August 2012 19:10 Pumas 30–30 Scoreboard105211 11741 11761 1241 Ford Pumas 30 30 Eastern Province Kings 3 August 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Renaldo Bothma 51 JW Jonker 59 Tiaan Marx 80 JC Roos 52 60 81 (3/3) JC Roos 16 28 38 (3/3) Marcello Sampson 7 David Bulbring 34 Hannes Franklin 43 George Whitehead 8 35 44 (3/3) George Whitehead 24 49 71 (3/5) Puma Stadium Jaco Peyper 10 August 2012 19:00 Eastern Province Kings 20–12 Scoreboard105261 11761 11731 1241 Eastern Province Kings 20 12 Leopards 10 August 2012 15 November 2016 Leopards Paul Perez 50 George Whitehead (0/1) George Whitehead 5 28 55 (3/4) Wesley Dunlop 65 75 (2/2) Clint Newland 44 54 André Pretorius 19 36 44 59 (4/6) André Pretorius (0/2) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Pro Legoete 17 August 2012 19:00 Eastern Province Kings 57–19 Scoreboard105301 11761 11781 1241 Eastern Province Kings 57 19 Regent Boland Kavaliers 17 August 2012 15 November 2016 Boland Cavaliers 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 Wesley Dunlop 9 14 29 33 46 61 (6/7) George Whitehead 79 (1/1) Wesley Dunlop 40 (1/1) PJ van Zyl 35 Nolan Clark 50 Senan van der Merwe 74 Jacquin Jansen 51 (1/2) Eric Zana 75 (1/1) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 3,000 Jaco Peyper 24 August 2012 19:10 SWD Eagles 7–29 Scoreboard105351 11771 11761 1241 SWD Eagles 7 29 Eastern Province Kings 24 August 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Lyndon Hartnick 63 Elric van Vuuren 64 (1/1) Theuns Kotzé (0/1) Theuns Kotzé (0/1) Clinton Wagman 10 20 Norman Nelson 16 Wesley Dunlop 34 Wayne Stevens 49 Clint Newland 56 Wesley Dunlop 35 50 57 (3/4) Wesley Dunlop 43 (1/2) George Whitehead (0/1) Outeniqua Park 2,000 Quinton Immelman 31 August 2012 19:00 Eastern Province Kings 45–24 Scoreboard105391 11761 11791 1241 Eastern Province Kings 45 24 Valke 31 August 2012 15 November 2016 Falcons Luke Watson 8 15 penalty try 25 Cornell du Preez 61 66 Jaco Engels 73 Wayne Stevens 78 George Whitehead 9 26 (2/3) Wesley Dunlop 62 67 74 (3/4) Jaco Oosthuizen 12 Reg Muller 27 Karlo Aspeling 13 (1/2) Karlo Aspeling 20 41 47 (3/3) Karlo Aspeling 44 (1/1) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 1,000 Stuart Berry 7 September 2012 19:10 Border Bulldogs 19–35 Scoreboard105441 11751 11761 1241 Border Bulldogs 19 35 Eastern Province Kings 7 September 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Theunis Lambrechts 74 Jannie Myburgh 75 (1/1) Reinhardt Gerber 6 36 (2/3) Jannie Myburgh 56 62 (2/2) Cornell du Preez 31 45 59 Tiger Mangweni 67 Wesley Dunlop 32 46 68 (3/4) Wesley Dunlop 16 41 50 (3/3) Buffalo City Stadium 500 Rasta Rasivhenge 14 September 2012 19:00 Eastern Province Kings 60–19 Scoreboard105481 11761 11801 1241 Eastern Province Kings 60 19 Griffons 14 September 2012 15 November 2016 Griffons Paul Perez 11 SP Marais 14 Cornell du Preez 25 Luke Watson 37 61 66 George Whitehead 47 Tiger Mangweni 55 Siyanda Grey 69 George Whitehead 12 26 38 48 56 62 (6/9) George Whitehead 4 (1/1) George Whitehead (0/1) Falie Oelschig 31 41 Hannes Snyman 44 Cameron Jacobs 50 Nicky Steyn 79 Hansie Graaff 50 80 (2/3) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Ben Crouse 21 September 2012 19:10 Eastern Province Kings 26–26 Scoreboard105491 11761 11741 1241 Eastern Province Kings 26 26 Ford Pumas 21 September 2012 15 November 2016 Pumas Marcello Sampson 9 Tiger Mangweni 56 Luke Watson 73 78 George Whitehead 57 74 79 (3/4) Paul Perez 0 26 David Bulbring 31 44 JW Jonker 4 Coenie van Wyk 43 JC Roos 5 44 (2/2) JC Roos 13 17 19 54 (4/4) Jaco Bouwer 66 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Quinton Immelman 28 September 2012 19:00 Leopards 20–23 Scoreboard105541 11731 11761 1241 Leopards 20 23 Eastern Province Kings 28 September 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Edgar Marutlulle 24 penalty try 66 André Pretorius 25 66 (2/2) André Pretorius 20 36 (2/3) Wesley Dunlop 33 Wimpie van der Walt 47 Wesley Dunlop 34 48 (2/2) Wesley Dunlop 28 32 42 (3/4) Darron Nell 66 76 Olën Park 500 Tiaan Jonker 5 October 2012 19:10 Semi-Final Eastern Province Kings 50–27 Scoreboard105571 11761 11731 1241 Eastern Province Kings 50 27 Leopards 5 October 2012 15 November 2016 Leopards Paul Perez 7 38 67 Luke Watson 17 Schalk Ferreira 46 Marcello Sampson 71 SP Marais 80 George Whitehead 18 47 (2/6) Wesley Dunlop 81 (1/1) George Whitehead 5 61 (2/2) Wesley Dunlop 79 (1/1) BG Uys 30 Edgar Marutlulle 44 Allister Kettledas 75 André Pretorius 31 45 76 (3/3) André Pretorius 49 (1/2) André Pretorius 22 (1/1) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Rasta Rasivhenge 13 October 2012 14:30 Final Eastern Province Kings 26–25 Scoreboard105591 11761 11741 1241 Eastern Province Kings 26 25 Ford Pumas 13 October 2012 15 November 2016" Pumas Darron Nell 38 Marcello Sampson 67 George Whitehead 39 (1/1) Wesley Dunlop 68 (1/1) George Whitehead 5 43 49 (3/4) Wesley Dunlop 75 (1/1) RW Kember 16 Coenie van Wyk 23 79 Jaco Bouwer 72 JC Roos (0/2) Naas Olivier 79 (1/2) JC Roos 2 (1/3) JC Roos (0/1) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Jason Jaftha 19 October 2012 19:10 Promotion Play-Off Free State Cheetahs 53–14 Scoreboard100514 10344 10334 1034 Toyota Free State Cheetahs 53 14 Eastern Province Kings 19 October 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Nico Scheepers 5 Ross Geldenhuys 12 Philip van der Walt 26 Andries Strauss 30 50 Adriaan Strauss 56 Rayno Benjamin 66 penalty try 75 Nico Scheepers 27 31 (2/4) Sias Ebersohn (0/1) Tewis de Bruyn 57 67 76 (3/3) Tewis de Bruyn 62 (1/1) Devin Oosthuizen 47 Shane Gates 54 George Whitehead 47 55 (2/2) Charl du Plessis 75 80 Free State Stadium Jonathan Kaplan 26 October 2012 19:00 Promotion Play-Off Eastern Province Kings 6–16 Scoreboard100524 10334 10344 1034 Eastern Province Kings 6 16 Toyota Free State Cheetahs 26 October 2012 15 November 2016 Free State Cheetahs George Whitehead 5 12 (2/2) Falie Oelschig 0 32 Sias Ebersohn 63 Nico Scheepers 64 (1/1) Sias Ebersohn (0/2) Nico Scheepers 62 72 78 (3/3) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Craig Joubert Player statistics The following table shows players statistics for the 2012 Currie Cup First Division season (including promotion/relegation games): Player Statistics – 2012 Currie Cup First DivisionPlayerStartsUsed SubUnused SubPointsTriesConsPensDGsYCRC Charl du Plessis 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Jaco Engels 7 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Schalk Ferreira 11 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Lizo Gqoboka 1 5 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Clint Newland 13 0 0 15 3 0 0 0 1 0 André Schlechter 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bobby Dyer 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hannes Franklin 16 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 Frank Herne 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rynier Bernardo 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 David Bulbring 16 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 Darron Nell 11 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 Wayne van Heerden 5 10 3 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 Boetie Britz 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Thabo Mamojele 4 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mpho Mbiyozo 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Devin Oosthuizen 7 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Wimpie van der Walt 14 3 0 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 Luke Watson 7 0 0 60 12 0 0 0 0 0 Cornell du Preez 16 0 0 45 9 0 0 0 0 0 Jacques Engelbrecht 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Danie Faasen 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scott Mathie 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Falie Oelschig 11 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Reynier van Rooyen 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wesley Dunlop 6 11 1 114 3 27 15 0 0 0 George Whitehead 12 5 0 152 4 33 22 0 0 0 Shane Gates 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Siyanda Grey 1 4 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Tiger Mangweni 15 1 0 25 5 0 0 0 0 0 Foxy Ntleki 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wayne Stevens 14 2 0 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 Scott van Breda 4 7 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Michael Killian 10 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Norman Nelson 3 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Jongi Nokwe 3 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Paul Perez 11 0 0 25 5 0 0 0 0 1 Marcello Sampson 11 0 0 25 5 0 0 0 0 0 Siviwe Soyizwapi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SP Marais 16 0 0 30 6 0 0 0 0 0 Penalty try – – – 10 2 – – – – – 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:104554 12114 12104 1214 EP Kings 36 19 SA Students 19 June 2012 15 November 2016SA Rugby Annual 2013 South African Rugby Union Duane Heath & Eddie Grieb 2013 238 978-0-620-54685-0 19 June 2012 19:00 Eastern Province Kings 36–19 Scoreboard South African Students Marcello Sampson Jongi Nokwe George Whitehead Cornell du Preez George Whitehead Wesley Dunlop Wesley Dunlop Joe Seerane François du Toit penalty try André Kemp François du Toit Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium The following players appeared in the match: + 2012 Eastern Province Kings side v South African Students 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 Division B EPK Fixtures and results 17 August 2012 16:30 Eastern Province Kings 61–10 Scoreboard109071 12201 12211 1261 Eastern Province KIngs 61 3 Boland Kavaliers 17 August 2012 15 November 2016 Boland Cavaliers Kayle van Zyl 7 10 25 74 Renier Erasmus 17 Siviwe Soyizwapi 33 Foxy Ntleki 38 Eben Barnard 42 Shane Gates 60 Kayle van Zyl 8 11 18 26 34 43 61 75 (8/9) Marco Mongia 68 Marco Mongia 69 (1/1) Hagen Mumba 29 (1/2) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Quinton Immelman 24 August 2012 17:05 SWD Eagles 22–31 Scoreboard106741 12221 12201 1261 SWD Eagles 22 31 Eastern Province KIngs 24 August 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Marno Vorster 27 Franco Geldenhuys 29 (1/1) Chris Willemse 2 23 (2/3) Franco Geldenhuys 35 39 76 (3/3) Shadrack Ronaldo Classsen 45 57 Kayle van Zyl 11 Renier Erasmus 46 Shane Gates 59 Kayle van Zyl 12 60 (2/3) Kayle van Zyl 4 19 33 79 (4/5) Outeniqua Park Daniel Fortuin 1 September 2012 15:00 Falcons 14–46 Scoreboard106781 12191 12201 1261 Valke 14 46 Eastern Province KIngs 1 September 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Fredericque Arafaat Kock 33 Morné du Plessis 73 André Smit 34 (1/1) Rudolph Hendrik Smit 74 (1/1) André Smit (0/2) Renier Erasmus 14 Siviwe Soyizwapi 30 Paul Schoeman 36 Kayle van Zyl 53 Yamkela Ngam 67 Thabo Sisusa 77 Shane Gates 79 Kayle van Zyl 31 (1/4) Steven Hansel 68 78 80 (3/3) Kayle van Zyl 42 (1/1) John Vorster Stadium Renier Vermeulen 14 September 2012 16:30 Eastern Province Kings 73–3 Scoreboard106821 12201 12181 1261 Eastern Province KIngs 73 3 Griffons 14 September 2012 15 November 2016 Griffons 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 Scott van Breda 20 26 38 46 49 60 63 67 74 (9/10) Dwayne Kelly (0/1) Josua Francois de Lange 5 (1/1) Bruce Peter Scott 71 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Gerrie de Bruin 21 September 2012 17:05 Eastern Province Kings 43–3 Scoreboard106851 12201 12161 1261 Eastern Province KIngs 41 3 Pumas 21 September 2012 15 November 2016 Pumas Kieran Goss 25 Brian Skosana 28 35 69 Scott van Breda 73 79 Scott van Breda 36 80 (2/6) Scott van Breda 12 19 40 (3/3) Cornelius Rautenbach 44 (1/3) Ivan George Hill 21 31 Wayne Short 39 49 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium François Groenewald 29 September 2012 15:30 Griquas 31–43 Scoreboard106881 12171 12201 1261 GWK Griquas 31 43 Eastern Province KIngs 29 September 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Werner Badenhorst 23 35 38 49 Johan van der Merwe 79 Zandré Swartz 39 (1/3) Hendrik Johan Naudé van Biljon 50 80 (2/2) Andries Stefanus Johannes de Wet (0/1) Hendrik Johan Naudé van Biljon (0/1) SP Wessels 32 42 Scott van Breda 8 47 Yamkela Ngam 66 Shane Gates 70 Scott van Breda 9 48 67 71 (4/4) Scott van Breda 3 15 29 34 43 (5/7) Griqua Park Daniel Fortuin 5 October 2012 16:30 Semi-Final Eastern Province Kings 67–5 Scoreboard106911 12201 12171 1261 Eastern Province KIngs 67 5 GWK Griquas 5 October 2012 15 November 2016 Griquas 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 Dwayne Kelly 14 21 35 43 54 (5/7) Kayle van Zyl 71 78 (2/3) Dwayne Kelly 2 (1/3) Mandla Richard Gum 38 Andries Stefanus Johannes de Wet (0/1) Heindrich Johannes Momberg 54 64 SP Wessels 0 74 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Stephan Geldenhuys 13 October 2012 12:00 Final Eastern Province Kings 24–10 Scoreboard106931 12201 12221 1261 Eastern Province KIngs 24 10 SWD Eagles 13 October 2012 15 November 2016 SWD Eagles Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Daniel Fortuin 19 October 2012 17:00 Promotion Play-Off Border Bulldogs 21–15 Scoreboard100544 10374 10384 1054 Border Bulldogs 21 15 EP Kings 19 October 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Wayne Lemley 2 Stephan Kekana 13 Dale Sabbagh 46 Dale Sabbagh 3 14 47 (3/3) Dale Sabbagh (0/1) Stephan Deysel 31 42 Scott van Breda 18 34 42 58 68 (5/6) Buffalo City Stadium Quinton Immelman Players The following players played during the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship Division B season: + 2012 Eastern Province Kings Under-21 Provincial Championship squad 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 Division B EPK Fixtures and results 17 August 2012 14:45 Eastern Province Kings 25–21 Scoreboard106061 12051 12061 1251 Eastern Province Kings 25 21 Boland Kavaliers 17 August 2012 15 November 2016 Boland Cavaliers Marius le Roux 18 Conrad du Toit 25 41 Sonwabo Majola 51 Arnold Klein 64 Marlou van Niekerk (0/3) Conrad du Toit (0/2) Marlou van Niekerk (0/1) Matthew Moore 23 33 Ryno Conradie 4 60 Nicolin Carelse 8 Riaan van Zyl 5 9 61 (3/3) Johannes Petrus Slabber 15 26 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Francois Pretorius 25 August 2012 15:00 Border Bulldogs 37–12 Scoreboard106101 12021 12051 1251 Border Bulldogs 37 12 Eastern Province Kings 25 August 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Lukhanyo Am 13 Riaan Herman Naudé 18 Johan Paul Wagenaar 42 Riaan Matthee 64 Pieter Nel 65 Janco Truter Lehmann 14 19 66 (3/5) Janco Truter Lehmann 26 (1/1) Riaan Herman Naudé 52 63 Stephan Zaayman 34 Arnold Klein 68 Marlou van Niekerk 69 (1/2) Marlou van Niekerk 47 58 Buffalo City Stadium Dilbert November 1 September 2012 13:30 Falcons 24–43 Scoreboard106121 12081 12051 1251 Valke 24 43 Eastern Province Kings 1 September 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Adriaan van der Nest 54 Estehan Visagie 71 Tiaan Bronkhorst (0/1) Adriaan van der Nest 71 (1/1) Tiaan Bronkhorst 1 7 28 44 (4/5) Sonwabo Majola 17 Brendan Hector 19 Lihleli Xoli 22 62 Marlou van Niekerk 58 Bart le Roux 67 Marlou van Niekerk 17 19 22 58 68 (5/6) Marlou van Niekerk 5 (1/1) Marius le Roux 34 44 Brendan Hector 74 John Vorster Stadium Tahla Ntshakaza 14 September 2012 15:00 Eastern Province Kings 33–13 Scoreboard106191 12051 12071 1251 Eastern Province Kings 33 13 Griffons 14 September 2012 15 November 2016 Griffons Marlou van Niekerk 3 Lisa Banzi 7 Lihleli Xoli 28 Bennie Kitching 45 Sonwabo Majola 63 Lihleli Xoli (0/1) Marlou van Niekerk 8 29 46 64 (4/4) Marlou van Niekerk (0/1) Dillon Jimmy Afrika 17 Brenvin Bradley Marais 18 (1/1) Brenvin Bradley Marais 30 40 (2/2) Jonick Schoeman 61 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Dilbert November 21 September 2012 14:45 Eastern Province Kings 50–15 Scoreboard106201 12051 12031 1251 Eastern Province Kings 50 15 Pumas 21 September 2012 15 November 2016 Pumas Jaco Bernardo 10 12 Lisa Banzi 14 16 Sonwabo Majola 23 Bennie Kitching 45 Marlou van Niekerk 53 Marlou van Niekerk 11 13 15 17 24 54 (6/7) Marlou van Niekerk 65 (1/1) Joshua Elly Broomberg 20 33 49 Sheldon Marius van der Berg (0/1) Jason Roux (0/1) Marchand Greyvenstein (0/1) Sheldon Marius van der Berg (0/1) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Oregopotse Rametsi 29 September 2012 14:00 Griquas 10–31 Scoreboard106241 12041 12051 1251 GWK Griquas 10 31 Eastern Province Kings 29 September 2012 15 November 2016 Eastern Province Kings Pieter Ernst Scholtz 61 André Gerhard Roberts 62 (1/1) André Gerhard Roberts 3 (1/3) Dries van der Westhuizen 34 46 Neo Mehlwana 24 Siyabonga Moabi 40 Matthew Moore 47 Sonwabo Majola 51 Alex Banfield 25 41 52 (3/3) Lisa Banzi 48 (1/1) Alex Banfield 35 (1/2) Armand van Rooyen 34 46 Griqua Park Stephan Geldenhuys 5 October 2012 14:30 Semi-Final Eastern Province Kings 27–16 Scoreboard106261 12051 12041 1251 Eastern Province Kings 27 16 GWK Griquas 5 October 2012 15 November 2016 Griquas Lisa Banzi 40 Bart le Roux 46 Aidon Davis 60 Brendan Hector 62 Alex Banfield 47 61 (2/4) Alex Banfield 55 (1/3) Bart le Roux 0 64 Kevin Pretorius 28 Curtley Duwayne Kiewiet 69 André Gerhard Roberts (0/2) André Gerhard Roberts 33 53 (2/4) Mualaba Mukendi 64 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Ricus van der Hoven 13 October 2012 10:00 Final Eastern Province Kings 17–34 Scoreboard106281 12051 12021 1251 Eastern Province Kings 17 34 Border Bulldogs 13 October 2012 15 November 2016 Border Bulldogs Marlou van Niekerk 5 Aidon Davis 57 Marlou van Niekerk 6 58 (2/2) Marlou van Niekerk 43 (1/1) Lihleli Xoli 35 45 Angus Cleophas 29 66 Aubrey Faul 50 Janco Truter Lehmann 30 67 (2/3) Janco Truter Lehmann 24 26 45 47 68 (5/5) Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Jaco Kotze Players The following players played during the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship Division B season: + 2012 Eastern Province Kings Under-19 Provincial Championship squad 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 17:00 Southern Kings 20–33 Report Cheetahs Vuyo Mbotho Elric van Vuuren Elric van Vuuren Ntando Kebe Frans Laatz Marius Visser Johan Herbst Rocco Jansen Dusty Noble Piet van Zyl Sias Ebersohn Willie le Roux Johan Goosen Sias Ebersohn Buffalo City Stadium Joey Salmans 4 February 2012 17:30 Southern Kings 12–16 Report Bulls Mzwandile Stick Luke Watson Louis Strydom Jean Cook Sampie Mastriet Louis Fouché Louis Fouché Jean Cook Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Stuart Berry 11 February 2012 17:00 Southern Kings 13–38 Report Stormers Norman Nelson Falie Oelschig Falie Oelschig Joe Pietersen Jean de Villiers Gio Aplon Nick Köster Siya Kolisi Burton Francis Gary van Aswegen Joe Pietersen Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Lourens van der Merwe 14 February 2012 18:30 Southern Kings 0–88 Report Lions Derick Minnie Deon van Rensburg Cobus Grobbelaar Elton Jantjies Callie Visagie Pat Cilliers Hendrik Roodt James Kamana penalty try Elton Jantjies Outeniqua Park Marius Jonker 17 February 2012 19:00 Southern Kings 13–38 Sharks Boetie Britz Earl Rose Falie Oelschig Odwa Ndungane Ryan Kankowski Riaan Viljoen Keegan Daniel Paul Jordaan Patrick Lambie Keegan Daniel Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Jonathan Kaplan Awards SARU Awards The Kings received the following nominations for the SARU awards:1641434 Etzebeth dominates Player of the Year nominations 24 October 2012 6 June 2016 http://sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=1641434 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027014416/http://sarugby.co.za/article.aspx?id=1641434 dead 27 October 2012 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: 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 Eastern Province Elephants Southern Kings 2012 Vodacom Cup 2012 Currie Cup First Division 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship References 2012 Category:2012 Currie Cup Category:2012 in South African rugby union