GEORGE NEWSFLASH - Saturday 7 April is set to be a red-letter day for rugby fans in the Southern Cape!
That’s the date on which the city of George will, for the first time ever, play host to an international rugby franchise fixture, with the Southern Kings set to take on Irish outfit Munster in a GUINNESSPRO14 encounter.
“This is an extremely exciting development for us and forms part of the Southern Kings’ mission to bring international rugby to all our people.
"South Western Districts has always been a key component of our franchise and has not only provided us with passionate support but also a number of great players, as well as our Head Coach Deon Davids,” said Charl Crous, Chief Operating Officer of the Southern Kings.
The move is also part of a wider initiative to familiarize the broader rugby public with the GUINNESSPRO14 Championship brand.
This is the first season of South African involvement in the competition, which also features the best Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian teams.
Many local fans are still learning about the sides taking part and the many great internationals they have in their line-ups.
“The GUINNESSPRO14 is one of the fastest-growing brands in world rugby and the inclusion of the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs this season has made it possible for more fans to share in the excitement of international franchise rugby and the Kings are looking forward to “spreading this gospel” to the George public,” Crous added.
Read more in Thursday's George Herald as well as online.
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