Lions resist late WP surge
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Currie Cup battle at Ellis Park was one for the Golden Lions to celebrate, winning 35-33 as Western Province battled back late on. The contest provided top-class entertainment from start to finish...
Catrakilis benched for Ellis Park clash
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comCheslin Kolbe has been passed fit to play and Demetri Catrakilis has been benched to allow Kurt Coleman to return to the DHL Western Province No 10 jersey for Saturday night’s key Absa Currie Cup clash...
Province rout sloppy Kings
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Western Province cemented their place at the top of the Currie Cup standings with a 49-14 rout of a hapless Eastern Province Kings outfit. The seven tries to two victory at Newlands on Friday seldom...
Oh for a fleet-footed 13
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntYet another 12 playing at 13 as Heyneke Meyer opts out of selecting the best specialist in each position, instead, says Tank Lanning in his Sport24 column, opting for a safer “Best players into XV”...
Socially conscious Nizaam enjoys linking role
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comBeing pressed into the role of openside flanker for the Stormers in the recent Super Rugby season has helped develop Nizaam Carr into a player who believes he can fill a role anywhere in the loose trio.
Howard on wing duty for WP
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWestern Province utility back Pat Howard has been named on the left wing for their clash with the EP Kings at Newlands on Friday. Howard replaces SA Sevens stalwart Seabelo Senatla in one of four changes...
Province turn to Howard
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Powerful outside back Pat Howard has been named in the Western Province No. 11 jersey for Friday's Currie Cup clash against the Eastern Province Kings at Newlands. Howard replaces SA Sevens star Seabelo...
It's just a number for Carr
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Nizaam Carr's role in the WP loose trio seems tailored made for the No.8, but in saying that, he is not averse to getting stuck in as a gritty No.6.
