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2017 Eastern Province Kings season
Team Information
StadiumsNelson Mandela Bay Stadium,
WJ de Wet Stadium and
Wolfson Stadium
PresidentAndré Rademan
Currie Cup First Division
CoachRyan Felix
CaptainsCody Basson,
Andile Jho and
Jarryd Sage
Rank8th
RecordLost 7
Top points scorerSphu Msutwana (25)
Top try scorerSphu Msutwana (5)
Rugby Challenge
CoachRobbi Kempson
CaptainsLusanda Badiyana,
Giant Mtyanda,
Stefan Ungerer and
Mike Willemse
Rank2nd (Southern Section)
Quarterfinalist
RecordWon 5, Lost 3
Top points scorerPieter-Steyn de Wet (34)
Top try scorerKeanu Vers (6)
Other seasons
Previous season← 2016
Next season2018 →

In 2017, the Eastern Province Kings participated in the Currie Cup First Division and the Rugby Challenge competitions. The Eastern Province U21 team played in the Under-21 Provincial Championship and the Eastern Province U19 team in the Under-19 Provincial Championship.

Currie Cup

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Squad

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The Eastern Province Kings squad for the Currie Cup was:[1]

2017 Eastern Province Kings Currie Cup squad
Player Position/s Date of birth (age)
Zingisa April Flanker (1990-06-19)19 June 1990 (aged 27)
Riaan Arends Wing (1989-01-31)31 January 1989 (aged 28)
Tango Balekile Hooker (1996-03-07)7 March 1996 (aged 21)
Dewald Barnard Prop (1989-02-17)17 February 1989 (aged 28)
Eben Barnard Wing (1992-01-29)29 January 1992 (aged 25)
Cody Basson Number eight (1991-07-02)2 July 1991 (aged 26)
Alshaun Bock Wing (1982-05-16)16 May 1982 (aged 35)
Simon Bolze Fly-half (1995-07-30)30 July 1995 (aged 22)
Michael Brink Fly-half (1996-09-24)24 September 1996 (aged 20)
Brandon Brown Flanker (1994-11-16)16 November 1994 (aged 22)
Bathandwa Cafu Hooker (1995-06-28)28 June 1995 (aged 22)
Luvo Claassen Scrum-half / Fly-half (1995-02-01)1 February 1995 (aged 22)
Ntabeni Dukisa Fly-half (1988-07-25)25 July 1988 (aged 29)
Ivan-John du Preez Wing (1994-06-23)23 June 1994 (aged 23)
Reyno du Toit Lock (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 22)
Renier Erasmus Flanker (1991-12-07)7 December 1991 (aged 25)
Riaan Esterhuizen Centre (1994-08-08)8 August 1994 (aged 23)
Quewin Gawie Fullback N/A
Rowan Gouws Scrum-half (1995-08-06)6 August 1995 (aged 22)
Wynand Grassmann Lock (1995-01-19)19 January 1995 (aged 22)
Stephan Greeff Lock (1989-12-24)24 December 1989 (aged 27)
Siyanda Grey Centre (1989-08-16)16 August 1989 (aged 28)
Jedwyn Harty Hooker (1995-11-19)19 November 1995 (aged 21)
Thabang Holejane Fullback N/A
Justin Hollis Flanker (1995-10-17)17 October 1995 (aged 21)
Gerrit Huisamen Lock (1995-03-07)7 March 1995 (aged 22)
JP Jamieson Hooker (1995-02-15)15 February 1995 (aged 22)
Andile Jho Centre (1992-04-21)21 April 1992 (aged 25)
Harlon Klaasen Centre / Fullback (1993-08-13)13 August 1993 (aged 24)
Josh Kota Hooker (1987-09-23)23 September 1987 (aged 29)
Rivan Lemmer Fly-half (1996-04-02)2 April 1996 (aged 21)
Bart le Roux Prop (1994-01-28)28 January 1994 (aged 23)
Anele Lungisa Lock N/A
Sonwabo Majola Scrum-half (1993-03-20)20 March 1993 (aged 24)
Michael Makase Wing (1990-01-20)20 January 1990 (aged 27)
Dumisani Meslane Flanker (1985-05-11)11 May 1985 (aged 32)
Matthew Moore Prop (1994-10-03)3 October 1994 (aged 22)
Sphu Msutwana Wing (1993-10-31)31 October 1993 (aged 23)
Yamkela Ngam Fullback (1991-09-06)6 September 1991 (aged 25)
Freddy Ngoza Number eight (1991-10-20)20 October 1991 (aged 25)
SF Nieuwoudt Flanker (1996-08-27)27 August 1996 (aged 20)
Luzuko Nyabaza Prop (1990-10-31)31 October 1990 (aged 26)
Nick Roebeck Prop (1993-08-11)11 August 1993 (aged 24)
Jarryd Sage Centre (1995-08-18)18 August 1995 (aged 22)
Masixole Screech Lock (1986-12-01)1 December 1986 (aged 30)
Victor Sekekete Flanker (1994-01-28)28 January 1994 (aged 23)
Curtis Sias Fly-half (1989-09-26)26 September 1989 (aged 27)
Ruan Stander Fly-half (1990-09-05)5 September 1990 (aged 26)
Keanu Vers Fullback (1996-02-04)4 February 1996 (aged 21)
Xandré Vos Prop (1996-09-30)30 September 1996 (aged 20)
Lindokuhle Welemu Lock (1991-04-29)29 April 1991 (aged 26)
Diego Williams Flanker / Lock N/A
Thembelihle Yase Prop (1995-04-25)25 April 1995 (aged 22)
Lindelwe Zungu Fullback (1995-05-16)16 May 1995 (aged 22)
Note: Players' ages and statistics are correct as of 26 August 2017, the date of the opening round of the competition.

Standings

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The final log for the 2017 Currie Cup First Division was:[2]

2017 Currie Cup First Division log
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1 Griffons 7 6 0 1 329 227 +102 49 35 7 0 31 Semi-finals
2 Falcons 7 5 0 2 240 202 +38 33 30 5 1 26
3 Leopards 7 4 1 2 301 221 +80 43 30 5 1 24
4 Boland Cavaliers 7 4 0 3 238 196 +42 36 28 7 1 24
5 SWD Eagles 7 4 1 2 240 230 +10 33 32 4 0 22
6 Border Bulldogs 7 3 0 4 203 249 −46 28 36 5 2 19
7 Welwitschias 7 1 0 6 267 313 −46 39 47 6 4 14
8 Eastern Province Kings 7 0 0 7 174 354 −180 28 51 5 0 5
Source: [2]
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

Round-by-round

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Team Progression – 2017 Currie Cup First Division
Team R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7
Opposition BOL WEL LEO BDR GRF FNH SWD
Cumulative Points 1 2 2 3 4 4 5
Position 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th 8th
Key: win draw loss

Matches

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26 August 2017 Eastern Province Kings 27–40 Boland Cavaliers Wolfson Stadium, KwaZakele  
15:00 Try: Cody Basson rugby ball
Siyanda Grey rugby ball
Andile Jho rugby ball
Sonwabo Majola rugby ball
Con: Simon Bolze rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Simon Bolze rugby goalposts icon
Scoreboard[3] Try: Charlie Mayeza rugby ball rugby ball
Gerrit van Wyk rugby ball
Chadley Wenn rugby ball
Ludio Williams rugby ball rugby ball
Con: Divan Nel rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Sindile Ngcese


2 September 2017 Welwitschias 51–25 Eastern Province Kings Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek  
16:00 Try: Thomasau Forbes rugby ball
Rohan Kitshoff rugby ball
Lesley Klim rugby ball
Johann Tromp rugby ball rugby ball
Christo van der Merwe rugby ball
Con: Theuns Kotzé rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Theuns Kotzé rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Scoreboard[4] Try: Zingisa April rugby ball
Riaan Arends rugby ball
Ivan-John du Preez rugby ball
Anele Lungisa rugby ball
Con: Sonwabo Majola rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Sonwabo Majola rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys


8 September 2017 Leopards 57–20 Eastern Province Kings Olën Park, Potchefstroom  
16:00 Try: Francois Jacobs rugby ball
Jeandré Rudolph rugby ball rugby ball
Elden Schoeman rugby ball
Joe Smith rugby ball rugby ball rugby ball
Dane van der Westhuyzen rugby ball
Con: Schalk Hugo rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Gerhard Nortier rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Gerhard Nortier rugby goalposts icon
Scoreboard[5] Try: Cody Basson rugby ball
Siyanda Grey rugby ball
Con: Michael Brink rugby goalposts icon
Luvo Claassen rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Michael Brink rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Federico Anselmi


15 September 2017 Eastern Province Kings 24–40 Border Bulldogs WJ de Wet Stadium, Despatch  
15:00 Try: Wynand Grassmann rugby ball
Siyanda Grey rugby ball
Sphu Msutwana rugby ball rugby ball
Con: Rivan Lemmer rugby goalposts icon
Sonwabo Majola rugby goalposts icon
Scoreboard[6] Try: Phumlani Blaauw rugby ball
Billy Dutton rugby ball
Lelethu Gcilitshana rugby ball
Athenkosi Manentsa rugby ball
Mbembe Payi rugby ball
Sethu Tom rugby ball
Con: Nkululeko Ndlovu rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Mbembe Payi rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Referee: JP Clements


23 September 2017 Griffons 71–39 Eastern Province Kings North West Stadium, Welkom  
15:00 Try: Shirwin Cupido rugby ball
Selvyn Davids rugby ball
Jaun Kotzé rugby ball
Tertius Maarman rugby ball rugby ball
Vuyo Mbotho rugby ball
Khwezi Mkhafu rugby ball
Malcolm-Kerr Till rugby ball
Danie van der Merwe rugby ball
Arthur Williams rugby ball
Con: Jaun Kotzé rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Jaun Kotzé rugby goalposts icon
Scoreboard[7] Try: Zingisa April rugby ball
Alshaun Bock rugby ball
Harlon Klaasen rugby ball rugby ball
Anele Lungisa rugby ball rugby ball
Sphu Msutwana rugby ball
Con: Ntabeni Dukisa rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Vusi Msibi


30 September 2017 Eastern Province Kings 17–29 Falcons WJ de Wet Stadium, Despatch  
15:00 Try: Josh Kota rugby ball
Sphu Msutwana rugby ball rugby ball
Con: Luvo Claassen rugby goalposts icon
Scoreboard[8] Try: Coert Cronjé rugby ball
Shane Kirkwood rugby ball
Ernst Ladendorf rugby ball
Don Mlondobozi rugby ball
Christian Rust rugby ball
Con: Warren Potgieter rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Archie Sehlako


6 October 2017 SWD Eagles 66–22 Eastern Province Kings Outeniqua Park, George  
18:00 Try: Martin du Toit rugby ball rugby ball rugby ball
Kurt Haupt rugby ball
Adri Jacobs rugby ball rugby ball
Marquit September rugby ball
Janneman Stander rugby ball rugby ball
Jacques Vermaak rugby ball
Con: Leighton Eksteen rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Scoreboard[9] Try: Harlon Klaasen rugby ball rugby ball
Jarryd Sage rugby ball
Victor Sekekete rugby ball
Con: Sonwabo Majola rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Vusi Msibi

Player statistics

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The appearance record for players that represented the Eastern Province Kings in the 2017 Currie Cup First Division is as follows:

2017 Eastern Province Kings player statistics
Player name BOL WEL LEO BDR GRF FNH SWD App Try Kck Pts
Dewald Barnard 1 1 1 17 upward-facing green arrow 1 1 6 0 0 0
JP Jamieson 2 2 2 2 2 5 0 0 0
Matthew Moore 3 1 0 0 0
Wynand Grassmann 4 4 4 4 18 upward-facing green arrow 5 6 1 0 5
Reyno du Toit 5 18 upward-facing green arrow 2 0 0 0
Renier Erasmus 6 6 6 6 19 upward-facing green arrow 19 upward-facing green arrow 6 0 0 0
Zingisa April 7 7 7 7 7 5 2 0 10
Cody Basson 8 8 8 8 8 5 2 0 10
Sonwabo Majola 9 9 9 20 upward-facing green arrow 20 upward-facing green arrow 9 9 7 1 9 14
Simon Bolze 10 1 0 7 7
Ivan-John du Preez 11 11 11 11 22 upward-facing green arrow 5 1 0 5
Andile Jho 12 12 21 upward-facing green arrow 21 upward-facing green arrow 4 1 0 5
Siyanda Grey 13 13 13 13 21 upward-facing green arrow 13 13 7 3 0 15
Riaan Arends 14 14 14 22 3 1 0 5
Lindelwe Zungu 15 15 15 3 0 0 0
Jedwyn Harty 16 upward-facing green arrow 16 upward-facing green arrow 16 upward-facing green arrow 16 upward-facing green arrow 4 0 0 0
Thembelihle Yase 17 upward-facing green arrow 1 0 0 0
Masixole Screech 18 upward-facing green arrow 18 upward-facing green arrow 4 4 4 0 0 0
Diego Williams 19 upward-facing green arrow 19 upward-facing green arrow 18 2 0 0 0
Luvo Claassen 20 20 upward-facing green arrow 20 upward-facing green arrow 9 10 4 0 4 4
Riaan Esterhuizen 21 upward-facing green arrow 21 upward-facing green arrow 12 12 4 0 0 0
Sphu Msutwana 22 upward-facing green arrow 22 upward-facing green arrow 21 upward-facing green arrow 14 22 upward-facing green arrow 11 11 7 5 0 25
Nick Roebeck 3 3 17 upward-facing green arrow 1 17 upward-facing green arrow 17 upward-facing green arrow 6 0 0 0
Anele Lungisa 5 5 5 5 5 18 upward-facing green arrow 6 3 0 15
Curtis Sias 10 1 0 0 0
Xandré Vos 17 upward-facing green arrow 1 2 0 0 0
Justin Hollis 18 upward-facing green arrow 1 0 0 0
Stephan Greeff 4 1 0 0 0
Michael Brink 10 1 0 8 8
Keanu Vers 15 1 0 0 0
Bart le Roux 17 upward-facing green arrow 3 3 3 0 0 0
Dumisani Meslane 19 upward-facing green arrow 6 19 upward-facing green arrow 20 upward-facing green arrow 4 0 0 0
Thabang Holejane 22 21 0 0 0 0
Rivan Lemmer 10 1 0 2 2
SF Nieuwoudt 19 upward-facing green arrow 6 6 3 0 0 0
Luzuko Nyabaza 3 3 2 0 0 0
Rowan Gouws 9 1 0 0 0
Ntabeni Dukisa 10 1 0 4 4
Alshaun Bock 11 1 1 0 5
Jarryd Sage 12 12 12 3 1 0 5
Harlon Klaasen 13 15 2 4 0 20
Michael Makase 14 14 14 3 0 0 0
Yamkela Ngam 15 15 22 upward-facing green arrow 3 0 0 0
Josh Kota 16 upward-facing green arrow 2 2 3 1 0 5
Victor Sekekete 7 7 2 1 0 5
Freddy Ngoza 8 8 2 0 0 0
Bathandwa Cafu 16 upward-facing green arrow 16 upward-facing green arrow 2 0 0 0
Ruan Stander 20 upward-facing green arrow 10 2 0 0 0
Total 7 28 34 174

(c) denotes the team captain. For each match, the player's squad number is shown. Starting players are numbered 1 to 15, while the replacements are numbered 16 to 22. If a replacement made an appearance in the match, it is indicated by upward-facing green arrow. "App" refers to the number of appearances made by the player, "Try" to the number of tries scored by the player, "Kck" to the number of points scored via kicks (conversions, penalties or drop goals) and "Pts" refer to the total number of points scored by the player.

  • Tango Balekile, Eben Barnard, Brandon Brown, Quewin Gawie, Gerrit Huisamen and Lindokuhle Welemu did not make any appearances.

Rugby Challenge

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Squad

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The Eastern Province Kings squad for the Rugby Challenge was:[10]

2017 Eastern Province Kings Rugby Challenge squad
Player Position/s Date of birth (age)
Zingisa April Flanker (1990-06-19)19 June 1990 (aged 26)
Lusanda Badiyana Number eight (1996-09-01)1 September 1996 (aged 20)
Tango Balekile Hooker (1996-03-07)7 March 1996 (aged 21)
Dewald Barnard Prop (1989-02-17)17 February 1989 (aged 28)
Thembelani Bholi Flanker (1990-01-18)18 January 1990 (aged 27)
Alshaun Bock Wing (1982-05-16)16 May 1982 (aged 34)
Simon Bolze Fly-half / Wing (1995-07-30)30 July 1995 (aged 21)
Chrysander Botha Fullback (1988-07-13)13 July 1988 (aged 28)
Michael Brink Centre (1996-09-24)24 September 1996 (aged 20)
Brandon Brown Loose forward (1994-11-16)16 November 1994 (aged 22)
Wihan Coetzer Lock (1996-08-30)30 August 1996 (aged 20)
Khona Dabula Prop N/A
Christiaan de Bruin Lock / Flanker (1993-01-20)20 January 1993 (aged 24)
Pieter-Steyn de Wet Fly-half (1991-01-08)8 January 1991 (aged 26)
Wynand Grassmann Lock / Flanker (1995-01-19)19 January 1995 (aged 22)
Siyanda Grey Centre (1989-08-16)16 August 1989 (aged 27)
Stokkies Hanekom Centre (1989-05-17)17 May 1989 (aged 27)
Chris Heiberg Prop (1985-06-01)1 June 1985 (aged 31)
Matt Howes Prop (1996-01-04)4 January 1996 (aged 21)
Vaughen Isaacs Fly-half (1999-03-29)29 March 1999 (aged 18)
Greg Jackson Hooker (1996-03-07)7 March 1996 (aged 21)
Malcolm Jaer Fullback (1995-06-29)29 June 1995 (aged 21)
JP Jamieson Hooker (1995-02-15)15 February 1995 (aged 22)
Kevin Kaba Flanker (1994-07-29)29 July 1994 (aged 22)
Berton Klaasen Centre (1990-01-24)24 January 1990 (aged 27)
Cameron Lindsay Lock (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 (aged 25)
Rob Lyons Lock / Flanker (1996-06-26)26 June 1996 (aged 20)
Sonwabo Majola Scrum-half / Wing (1993-03-20)20 March 1993 (aged 24)
Sintu Manjezi Lock (1995-04-07)7 April 1995 (aged 22)
Neil Maritz Centre / Wing (1994-02-22)22 February 1994 (aged 23)
Garrick Mattheus Fly-half (1996-03-23)23 March 1996 (aged 21)
Athi Mayinje Wing (1996-01-18)18 January 1996 (aged 21)
Sive Mazosiwe Prop (1997-03-24)24 March 1997 (aged 20)
Lupumlo Mguca Prop (1997-04-25)25 April 1997 (aged 19)
Wandile Mjekevu Centre (1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 26)
Jixie Molapo Wing (1995-01-02)2 January 1995 (aged 22)
Thapelo Molapo Wing (1997-05-21)21 May 1997 (aged 19)
Giant Mtyanda Lock (1986-03-19)19 March 1986 (aged 31)
Waylon Murray Centre (1986-04-27)27 April 1986 (aged 30)
Rouche Nel Scrum-half / Wing (1996-03-26)26 March 1996 (aged 21)
Sibusiso Ngcokovane Scrum-half (1996-02-17)17 February 1996 (aged 21)
SF Nieuwoudt Flanker (1996-08-27)27 August 1996 (aged 20)
Tyler Paul Number eight (1995-01-20)20 January 1995 (aged 22)
Mabhutana Peter Fullback (1996-07-04)4 July 1996 (aged 20)
Janse Roux Lock (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 19)
Ricky Schroeder Scrum-half (1991-01-05)5 January 1991 (aged 26)
Robin Stevens Hooker (1996-02-28)28 February 1996 (aged 21)
Hayden Tharratt Flanker (1996-02-16)16 February 1996 (aged 21)
Johann Tromp Centre / Fullback (1990-12-23)23 December 1990 (aged 26)
Stefan Ungerer Scrum-half (1993-11-23)23 November 1993 (aged 23)
Rudi van Rooyen Scrum-half (1992-01-05)5 January 1992 (aged 25)
Johan van Wyk Prop (1995-01-12)12 January 1995 (aged 22)
Roché van Zyl Prop (1996-06-14)14 June 1996 (aged 20)
Keanu Vers Outside back (1996-02-04)4 February 1996 (aged 21)
Xandré Vos Prop (1996-09-30)30 September 1996 (aged 20)
Mike Willemse Hooker (1993-02-14)14 February 1993 (aged 24)
Stefan Willemse Lock / Flanker (1992-04-12)12 April 1992 (aged 25)
Mzwanele Zito Lock (1988-11-23)23 November 1988 (aged 28)
Note: Players' ages and statistics are correct as of 23 April 2017, the date of the opening round of the competition.

Standings

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The final log for the 2017 Rugby Challenge was:[11]

2017 Rugby Challenge Southern Section log
Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts
1 Western Province 8 8 0 0 312 171 +141 46 23 7 0 39
2 Eastern Province Kings 8 5 0 3 235 222 +13 34 30 4 1 25
3 Border Bulldogs 8 4 0 4 215 264 −49 29 37 4 2 22
4 Boland Cavaliers 8 3 0 5 193 198 −5 24 28 4 2 18
5 SWD Eagles 8 0 0 8 183 283 −100 25 40 3 6 9
Final standings.

Round-by-round

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Team Progression – 2017 Rugby Challenge
Team R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 QF SF F
Opposition WPr SWD Bye BDR BOL WPr SWD Bye BDR BOL GRQ N/A N/A
Cumulative Points 0 5 5 6 11 11 15 15 20 25
Position 5th 3rd 3rd 4th 3rd 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 2nd
Key: win draw loss

Matches

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23 April 2017 Eastern Province Kings 18–30 Western Province Wolfson Stadium, KwaZakele  
15:00 Try: Siyanda Grey rugby ball 23'
Stefan Ungerer rugby ball 40'
Alshaun Bock rugby ball 52'
Pen: Garrick Mattheus rugby goalposts icon 7'
Cards: Siyanda Grey yellow card 49' to 64'
Christiaan de Bruin Yellow card 73'
Report[12] Try: Valentino Wellman rugby ball 8'
Grant Hermanus rugby ball 55'
Luke Stringer rugby ball 60'
Jaco Coetzee rugby ball 80'
Con: Brandon Thomson rugby goalposts icon 9', 60'
Pen: Brandon Thomson rugby goalposts icon 17', 50'
Cards: Luke Stringer yellow card 31' to 41'
Referee: Rodney Boneparte


28 April 2017 SWD Eagles 29–34 Eastern Province Kings Outeniqua Park, George  
19:00 Try: Leighton Eksteen rugby ball
penalty try rugby ball
Lodewyk Uys rugby ball
Johnny Welthagen rugby ball
Con: Leighton Eksteen rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Leighton Eksteen rugby goalposts icon
Report[13] Try: Thembelani Bholi rugby ball
Neil Maritz rugby ball
Waylon Murray rugby ball
penalty try rugby ball
Keanu Vers rugby ball
Con: Simon Bolze rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Simon Bolze rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Stuart Berry


13 May 2017 Eastern Province Kings 17–20 Border Bulldogs Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth  
14:30 Try: Greg Jackson rugby ball 1'
Stefan Ungerer rugby ball 55'
Brandon Brown rugby ball 71'
Con: Garrick Mattheus rugby goalposts icon 56'
Report[14] Try: Ntabeni Dukisa rugby ball 4'
Michael Makase rugby ball 6'
Johannes Janse van Rensburg rugby ball 59'
Con: Oliver Zono rugby goalposts icon 7'
Pen: Oliver Zono rugby goalposts icon 13'
Cards: Lindokuhle Welemu Yellow card 78'
Referee: AJ Jacobs


20 May 2017 Eastern Province Kings 27–16 Boland Cavaliers Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth  
16:45 Try: Simon Bolze rugby ball
Sonwabo Majola rugby ball
Lupumlo Mguca rugby ball
Con: Simon Bolze rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Simon Bolze rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Report[15] Try: Clemen Lewis rugby ball
Con: Divan Nel rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Divan Nel rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Egon Seconds


27 May 2017 Western Province 39–24 Eastern Province Kings City Park Stadium, Athlone  
15:00 Try: Craig Barry rugby ball rugby ball
Jaco Coetzee rugby ball
Khanyo Ngcukana rugby ball
Marcello Sampson rugby ball
Chad Solomon rugby ball
Con: Brandon Thomson rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Brandon Thomson rugby goalposts icon
Report[16] Try: Michael Brink rugby ball
Siyanda Grey rugby ball
Wandile Mjekevu rugby ball
Con: Garrick Mattheus rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Garrick Mattheus rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Ben Crouse


4 June 2017 Eastern Province Kings 24–21 SWD Eagles Sisa Dukashe Stadium, Mdantsane  
13:00 Try: Tango Balekile rugby ball 4'
Keanu Vers rugby ball 40'43'
Chris Heiberg rugby ball 54'
Con: Pieter-Steyn de Wet rugby goalposts icon 44', 55'
Cards: Rouche Nel yellow card 59' to 69'
Report[17] Try: Johnny Welthagen rugby ball 19'
Thor Halvorsen rugby ball 60'
Marlo Weich rugby ball 70'
Con: Leighton Eksteen rugby goalposts icon 20', 61', 71'
Cards: Davon Raubenheimer yellow card 26' to 37'
Marlou van Niekerk yellow card 36' to 47'
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


15 June 2017 Border Bulldogs 38–43 Eastern Province Kings Buffalo City Stadium, East London  
17:00 Try: Lelethu Gcilitshana rugby ball 2'21'
Sonwabiso Mqalo rugby ball 15'
Michael Makase rugby ball 16'
Oliver Zono rugby ball 73'
Con: Oliver Zono rugby goalposts icon 2', 16', 18', 22', 73'
Pen: Oliver Zono rugby goalposts icon 64'
Cards: Lunga Dumezweni yellow card 56' to 66'
Report[18] Try: Stefan Ungerer rugby ball 6'
Neil Maritz rugby ball 11'
Tango Balekile rugby ball 32'
Sonwabo Majola rugby ball 35'
Stefan Willemse rugby ball 54'
Brandon Brown rugby ball 67'
Con: Pieter-Steyn de Wet rugby goalposts icon 7', 12', 33', 36', 69'
Pen: Pieter-Steyn de Wet rugby goalposts icon 59'
Cards: SF Nieuwoudt yellow card 14' to 24'
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


24 June 2017 Boland Cavaliers 29–48 Eastern Province Kings Bredasdorp  
15:00 Try: Mac Muller rugby ball
Edwin Sass rugby ball
Vian van der Watt rugby ball
Gerrit van Wyk rugby ball
Con: Divan Nel rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Divan Nel rugby goalposts icon
Report[19] Try: Tango Balekile rugby ball
Malcolm Jaer rugby ball
Neil Maritz rugby ball rugby ball rugby ball
Keanu Vers rugby ball rugby ball
Mike Willemse rugby ball
Con: Pieter-Steyn de Wet rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Referee: Quinton Immelman


Quarter-final 1 July 2017 Griquas 73–41 Eastern Province Kings Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley  
15:00 Try: Ederies Arendse rugby ball
Enver Brandt rugby ball rugby ball rugby ball rugby ball
Marius Fourie rugby ball
Sias Koen rugby ball
AJ le Roux rugby ball
Koch Marx rugby ball
Christiaan Meyer rugby ball
Eric Zana rugby ball
Con: George Whitehead rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Report[20] Try: Lusanda Badiyana rugby ball
Brandon Brown rugby ball
Sonwabo Majola rugby ball
Sintu Manjezi rugby ball
SF Nieuwoudt rugby ball
Keanu Vers rugby ball
Con: Pieter-Steyn de Wet rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon rugby goalposts icon
Garrick Mattheus rugby goalposts icon
Pen: Pieter-Steyn de Wet rugby goalposts icon
Referee: AJ Jacobs

Player statistics

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The appearance record for players that represented the Eastern Province Kings in the 2017 Rugby Challenge is as follows:

2017 Eastern Province Kings Rugby Challenge player statistics
Player name WPr SWD BDR BOL WPr SWD BDR BOL GRQ App Try Kck Pts
Dewald Barnard 1 1 1 3 0 0 0
Tango Balekile 2 2 16 upward-facing green arrow 16 upward-facing green arrow 2 2 2 16 upward-facing green arrow 2 9 3 0 15
Johan van Wyk 3 1 0 0 0
Stefan Willemse 4 7 7 3 1 0 5
Giant Mtyanda 5 5 5 4 4 0 0 0
Brandon Brown 6 6 6 19 upward-facing green arrow 8 6 6 7 3 0 15
Thembelani Bholi 7 7 7 18 upward-facing green arrow 7 5 1 0 5
Lusanda Badiyana 8 8 8 8 8 8 19 upward-facing green arrow 8 8 1 0 5
Stefan Ungerer 9 9 9 9 9 20 5 3 0 15
Garrick Mattheus 10 21 upward-facing green arrow 21 upward-facing green arrow 21 upward-facing green arrow 10 21 21 upward-facing green arrow 21 upward-facing green arrow 7 0 16 16
Alshaun Bock 11 11 2 1 0 5
Neil Maritz 12 13 13 12 14 14 14 7 5 0 25
Siyanda Grey 13 13 22 upward-facing green arrow 22 upward-facing green arrow 4 2 0 10
Jixie Molapo 14 1 0 0 0
Chrysander Botha 15 15 15 3 0 0 0
JP Jamieson 16 upward-facing green arrow 1 0 0 0
Roché van Zyl 17 upward-facing green arrow 17 upward-facing green arrow 17 upward-facing green arrow 3 3 5 0 0 0
Sintu Manjezi 18 upward-facing green arrow 18 upward-facing green arrow 4 4 4 1 0 5
Christiaan de Bruin 19 upward-facing green arrow 4 2 0 0 0
Rouche Nel 20 upward-facing green arrow 20 upward-facing green arrow 22 upward-facing green arrow 14 20 upward-facing green arrow 22 upward-facing green arrow 20 upward-facing green arrow 7 0 0 0
Simon Bolze 21 upward-facing green arrow 10 10 10 14 22 upward-facing green arrow 6 1 19 24
Keanu Vers 22 upward-facing green arrow 14 14 15 11 15 15 11 15 9 6 0 30
Chris Heiberg 3 17 upward-facing green arrow 1 3 17 upward-facing green arrow 5 1 0 5
Johann Tromp 12 15 2 0 0 0
Greg Jackson 16 upward-facing green arrow 2 2 16 upward-facing green arrow 4 1 0 5
Wynand Grassmann 19 upward-facing green arrow 19 upward-facing green arrow 4 4 18 upward-facing green arrow 5 0 0 0
Waylon Murray 22 upward-facing green arrow 12 21 upward-facing green arrow 12 4 1 0 5
Khona Dabula 3 1 0 0 0
Mzwanele Zito 5 5 4 18 upward-facing green arrow 4 0 0 0
Sonwabo Majola 11 11 20 upward-facing green arrow 14 11 11 6 3 0 15
Lupumlo Mguca 17 upward-facing green arrow 3 3 3 17 upward-facing green arrow 5 1 0 5
Kevin Kaba 18 upward-facing green arrow 7 7 7 18 upward-facing green arrow 5 0 0 0
Ricky Schroeder 20 upward-facing green arrow 20 upward-facing green arrow 9 9 9 5 0 0 0
Xandré Vos 1 1 17 upward-facing green arrow 1 1 1 6 0 0 0
Wihan Coetzer 5 1 0 0 0
SF Nieuwoudt 6 6 6 6 19 upward-facing green arrow 5 1 0 5
Sive Mazosiwe 17 upward-facing green arrow 1 0 0 0
Rob Lyons 18 upward-facing green arrow 19 upward-facing green arrow 2 0 0 0
Hayden Tharratt 19 upward-facing green arrow 1 0 0 0
Athi Mayinje 22 upward-facing green arrow 21 upward-facing green arrow 11 3 0 0 0
Michael Brink 12 12 12 3 1 0 5
Wandile Mjekevu 13 13 13 3 1 0 5
Cameron Lindsay 18 upward-facing green arrow 4 5 5 5 5 0 0 0
Pieter-Steyn de Wet 10 10 10 10 4 0 34 34
Robin Stevens 16 upward-facing green arrow 16 upward-facing green arrow 2 0 0 0
Stokkies Hanekom 13 22 upward-facing green arrow 13 3 0 0 0
Mike Willemse 16 upward-facing green arrow 2 2 1 0 5
Zingisa April 19 0 0 0 0
Rudi van Rooyen 20 upward-facing green arrow 9 2 0 0 0
Tyler Paul 8 1 0 0 0
Berton Klaasen 12 1 0 0 0
Malcolm Jaer 15 1 1 0 5
penalty try 1 7
Total 9 35 69 246

(c) denotes the team captain. For each match, the player's squad number is shown. Starting players are numbered 1 to 15, while the replacements are numbered 16 to 22. If a replacement made an appearance in the match, it is indicated by upward-facing green arrow. "App" refers to the number of appearances made by the player, "Try" to the number of tries scored by the player, "Kck" to the number of points scored via kicks (conversions, penalties or drop goals) and "Pts" refer to the total number of points scored by the player.

  • Matt Howes, Vaughen Isaacs, Thapelo Molapo, Sibusiso Ngcokovane, Mabhutana Peter and Janse Roux did not make any appearances.

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Notes

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References

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